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Forum: Australia
May 14th 2012, 12:32 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,297
Posted By jorgon

Re: British Draught Beer

I haven't tasted it, but it looks far too "heady" to be a British beer and also it is very yellow looking which is quite unlike a British beer.
And the website says it is North West US style, which...
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2012, 9:40 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,297
Posted By jorgon

Re: British Draught Beer

Very welcome indeed. Personally I would become a regular of any readily accessible establishment with hand pumped British style draft beer (real ale).
I think your best bet would be an inner city,...
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2012, 9:24 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,238
Posted By jorgon

Re: rental accomadation

Personally I would not rent in Inala without visiting the area first. I might suit you, but it might not.
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2012, 9:17 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 7,100
Posted By jorgon

Re: Help with superanuation returning to UK

You seem to have two options.

Option 1
Since you have turned 60, upon ceasing your Australian employment or upon your retirement you will be able to withdraw the whole of your superannuation fund...
Forum: Australia
Apr 19th 2012, 10:05 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
Posted By jorgon

Re: Travel Insurance

Hi littleblossom

You might also consider getting a credit card which has complimentary travel insurance if you pay for the trip on the card. The cover is usually as good as ordinary travel...
Forum: Australia
Apr 19th 2012, 9:59 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,253
Posted By jorgon

Re: Brissie Suburbs for commute to Gold Coast

Hi Seabird

I live in the Western suburbs which is on the Ipswich train line, so there is easy access into the city for your daughter from for example Darra, Oxley, Corinda, Sherwood, Graceville,...
Forum: Australia
Mar 11th 2012, 8:34 am
Replies: 47
Views: 8,435
Posted By jorgon

Re: UK Pension

The basic concept behind the Australian superannuation scheme is straightforward: you can put money and assets in a superannuation fund and if you are self-employed you can obtain personal tax relief...
Forum: Australia
Mar 7th 2012, 11:13 am
Replies: 47
Views: 8,435
Posted By jorgon

Re: UK Pension

Andy

Thank you for offering to keep everyone informed on developments on this question. As you say, it has considerable importance where the exchange rate is changing rapidly.

And thank you...
Forum: Australia
Dec 22nd 2011, 5:30 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 5,540
Posted By jorgon

Re: Aussie Plugs

They're also in Hong.
Forum: Australia
Dec 21st 2011, 4:15 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By jorgon

Re: banking/broker?

Hi Amsha

If by broker you mean online stockbroker, you will find that the Aussie ones are quite restrictive in that the stock you can purchase in foreign exchanges will be limited to those...
Forum: Australia
Dec 21st 2011, 4:09 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 5,540
Posted By jorgon

Re: Aussie Plugs

Sorry to take the thread off subject, but I believe there is something more significant in this comment.
The Aussie adapters are most flimsy devices which cannot cope with the weight of the robust...
Forum: Australia
Sep 19th 2011, 3:38 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,864
Posted By jorgon

Re: Best Wine

Some cheaper French wines may be, yes. But you have to bear in mind that it is traditional in France to drink wine on all occasions not just with meals, so it is a good idea to have it this way. ...
Forum: Australia
Sep 16th 2011, 9:44 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,864
Posted By jorgon

Re: Best Wine

Which ones have you tried?
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2011, 10:27 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,864
Posted By jorgon

Re: Best Wine

Don't forget to try the cleanskins.
The dearer the better.
It's pot luck, but you can end up drinking a wine you couldn't otherwise afford.
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2011, 8:16 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,864
Posted By jorgon

Re: Pre-paid phones and mobile broadband

Well what they say is:-

On their website they provide a map so you can see if there is coverage in your area. I've always had a good signal. I've travelled with the phone around Brisbane,...
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2011, 7:26 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,864
Posted By jorgon

Re: Pre-paid phones and mobile broadband

How about Amaysim?
The sim worked perfectly in my unlocked UK Phone, you top up either online or in store, and you can buy the sim at 7/11, Coles, Woolworths etc which are everywhere and the call...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2011, 11:49 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,362
Posted By jorgon

Re: The New Improved Coles

My wife almost lives in Coles (Corinda QLD).
I agree it's good!
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2011, 2:01 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,591
Posted By jorgon

Re: Opinions on overcontributing to super?

Hi Tonyc88

You ask whether in your particular circumstances it is advisable to make extra contributions to your super ("salary sacrifice" contributions).

I think the most important factor which...
Forum: Australia
Jun 12th 2011, 12:42 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,129
Posted By jorgon

Re: Internet and TV Plans

Of course, yes.
Forum: Australia
Jun 12th 2011, 12:33 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,601
Posted By jorgon

Re: registration as a solicitor in Queensland

The best lawyers are those who can cope with red tape but who find sensible solutions without it - so you are doing ok.
Forum: Australia
Jun 11th 2011, 5:51 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,601
Posted By jorgon

Re: registration as a solicitor in Queensland

Hi newkiwi
Since no one is answering your question, I thought I would although I'm a barrister in Queensland (I did think of becoming a solicitor on coming from the UK instead).
New Zealand lawyers...
Forum: Australia
Jun 11th 2011, 10:47 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,129
Posted By jorgon

Re: Internet and TV Plans

In Brisbane, we have unlimited internet using ADSL2 (down the telephone line) from TPG. It costs $50 a month and this includes telephone line rental, and the cost of calls is fairly reasonable. It...
Forum: Australia
Jun 11th 2011, 10:38 am
Replies: 17
Views: 67,439
Posted By jorgon

Re: Can I listen to live commentary of f1 anywhere on radio or internet

When's it next on and I'll try to get it.
Forum: Australia
Jun 11th 2011, 12:12 am
Replies: 17
Views: 67,439
Posted By jorgon

Re: Can I listen to live commentary of f1 anywhere on radio or internet

We have no trouble receiving internet radio all round the world including R5 live.
What trouble are you having getting R5 live?
We also get streaming TV using unlimited broadband (TPG), which is...
Forum: Australia
Jun 9th 2011, 2:16 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,232
Posted By jorgon

Re: QROPs requirements for SMSF

Hi Dondy
I agree that this transfer is not reportable to HMRC if at the time of the transfer you were neither UK resident in that UK tax year nor in any of the previous five tax years.
However,...
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