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Forum: Australia
Sep 22nd 2007, 12:20 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 8,244
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: Markcon Homes

Hi Eltoro

Afraid it's been confirmed by their architect/designer. Apparently the owners never told the staff. Lots of people have paid deposits and the only way they can get their money back is...
Forum: Australia
Sep 22nd 2007, 11:11 am
Replies: 42
Views: 8,244
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: Markcon Homes

Hi there

Have been looking at Markcon Homes to build our house (had plans drawn up and were just negotiating on changes and price) however have been advised today that the company has gone bust!!...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 22nd 2007, 8:39 am
Replies: 3
Views: 786
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: First he can and then he can't .... please help :-)

Hi Tino

Apparently in most regions he can only do an apprenticeship if he has a permanent visa. In some regions - towards Cairns/Darwin (which unfortunately is too far away) he could potentially...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2007, 9:45 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,767
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: Are these builders taking the P**s?

Hi, we're hoping to build on North Lakes shortly and would love to hear of any builder recommendations people may have as we're finding the same problem with prices. :blink:

Ali
Forum: Australia
Aug 15th 2007, 12:50 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,724
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: Singapore or Malaysia Airlines

We flew with Malaysia Airlines in February this year and couldn't fault the airline or the service. Excellent all round. I had a real phobia about flying - in fact hadn't flown in over ten years...
Forum: Australia
Aug 15th 2007, 12:29 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 8,244
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: Markcon Homes

Totally agree the prices are definitely scary. :blink: They don't match the starting prices in the brochures :(

We're looking at Markcon because they design the house from scratch in line with...
Forum: Australia
Aug 15th 2007, 12:11 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 8,244
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: Markcon Homes

Wow, that's so strange :eek:

Is 50 the corner block? We fell in love with the block as soon as we saw it - the views are fantastic. Have you decided who you want to build with yet?

Have you...
Forum: Australia
Aug 15th 2007, 11:54 am
Replies: 42
Views: 8,244
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: Markcon Homes

Hiya

We've bought block 51, how about you?

Ali
Forum: Australia
Aug 15th 2007, 10:42 am
Replies: 42
Views: 8,244
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: Markcon Homes

Hiya

We're looking to build with Markcon - just over the road at Nicklaus Parade. They've designed us a gorgeous two storey five bedroom home, just need to find the money to pay for it :p ;)
...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 15th 2007, 8:32 am
Replies: 3
Views: 786
Posted By Mark & Ali

First he can and then he can't .... please help :-)

Hi everyone

My daughter's fiance came over to Oz with us in February on a 12 month working holiday visa and has been working as a labourer on various building sites over the last couple of months....
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 22nd 2007, 9:17 am
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By Mark & Ali

In Oz - can we change visa type?

Hi

We moved to Oz in February this year on a PR visa and my daughter's boyfriend came with us on a one year working holiday visa.

My daughter is a 17 year old student and her boyfriend is 19...
Forum: Australia
May 11th 2007, 12:03 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,207
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: North Lakes Train Station

Petrie station is closest for trains to Brisbane. We live on North Lakes and it takes approx an hour to the city during busy times but about 45 at other times. It's the parking in the city that's...
Forum: Australia
May 11th 2007, 8:12 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,152
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: Brisbane Rentals With A Pool

Hi Jane

We moved into a rental on North Lakes two weeks ago. It's in a complex with a pool on the estate - absolutely lovely. We have only been in Australia 3 months and we bought a plot of land...
Forum: Australia
Feb 8th 2007, 4:08 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 984
Posted By Mark & Ali

Question Leaving UK in 1 day - panic setting in - OzForex and Weather

We are due to fly from Heathrow to Brisbane on Saturday and last minute panic is starting to set in.

I've been watching OzForex constantly for the last two days and have slowly watched the...
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2007, 6:55 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,196
Posted By Mark & Ali

Malaysia Airlines - increased baggage allowance

Hi

We are flying out with Malaysia Airlines in February and am trying to organise increased baggage allowance as I notice several BE members have managed to get this in the past, unfortunately I'm...
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2007, 6:14 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 497
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: Stupid question about flying and excess baggage - sorry ..

Yep we're validating visas. I've wrote to Malaysia asking about increased luggage weight but they've never responded. I rang the London reservations number but they said 20kg. I've seen people on...
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2007, 6:02 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 497
Posted By Mark & Ali

Stupid question about flying and excess baggage - sorry ..

Hi BE

Firstly can I apologise for the stupid question :o

I've only flown twice before (last time over ten years ago) and therefore I'm not sure about the process for overweight luggage. We're...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 27th 2007, 4:35 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By Mark & Ali

Working Holiday Visa - Customs

Hi BE

We are due to fly out to Brisbane on 10 February, and we are taking a friend's son with us on a 12 month working holiday visa (we've just obtained a PR visa).

He has been granted an...
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2007, 4:17 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 773
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: Any Expats taffs in Caboolture

Hi

My brother has lived in Caboolture for about 18 years and finds it excellent for his four children and his commute to Brisbane. He initially moved to Caboolture due to the price of properties...
Forum: Australia
Jan 25th 2007, 11:20 am
Replies: 9
Views: 799
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: What's the easiest way to pay/transfer money to Oz

Will do. Once again many thanks for the sound advice.

Ali
Forum: Australia
Jan 24th 2007, 1:49 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 799
Posted By Mark & Ali

What's the easiest way to pay/transfer money to Oz

Hi BE

I've organised bank accounts in Oz and I'm now looking at ways of paying monies into the accounts in readiness for us arriving in Oz in the middle of February.

How have people transferred...
Forum: Australia
Jan 22nd 2007, 4:05 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 357
Posted By Mark & Ali

Travel Insurance

Hi BE - hope someone can help

I've just booked our flights to Oz for 10 February, however I'm now trying to find a company who will provide travel insurance for us - I'm having a few problems...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 21st 2007, 10:56 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,248
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: How long did it take you....

Hi there

My brother paid his bond on 15 November and we received our email visa confirmation on 12 December. Visa 139. Flying out on 10 February, can't wait.

Good luck, hope you don't have to...
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2007, 10:27 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,386
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: Day or Evening Flight - Malaysia Airlines

Hiya

Booked with Durham Teesside Airport (BMI) for flight from Teesside to Heathrow - £70. Then booked direct with Malaysia Airlines for Heathrow to Brisbane flight (stopping in Kuala Lumpur) -...
Forum: Australia
Jan 20th 2007, 10:44 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,386
Posted By Mark & Ali

Re: Day or Evening Flight - Malaysia Airlines

Thanks everyone for your advice. We've booked our flights today - fly out with Malaysia Airlines on 10 February only cost £522 each - a bargain! Can't wait. :D

Ali X
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