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Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2026, 9:23 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,414
Posted By carlap

Re: Has anyone used Pensionbee ?

Is this with Pensionbee? Was thinking to sign up as my current provider won't allow non resident access
Forum: Australia
Apr 2nd 2026, 9:17 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,666
Posted By carlap

Re: Using Gov.uk One Login - Proving identity

Have a look on fbook, recently someone posted in Aus and others said Aus passport could be used if that is your issue
Can't recall specifics as I did it some time ago with UK passport. There was an...
Forum: Australia
Dec 22nd 2025, 10:33 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,529
Posted By carlap

Re: Keeping UK mobile number and UK bank accounts while living in Australia

Nationwide are happy for us to change, but still use inlaws address for now
Barclays closed us for lack of use
One downside, looks like sending new debit cards over have been lost , hopefully just...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 26th 2025, 4:01 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 8,023
Posted By carlap

Re: Moving to a drawdown pension

I treat Facebook and AI/Chat engines the same as google maps when driving:
Don't take it as gospel and if it leads you over a cliff, don't followYou can get some good focused and personal ...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 25th 2025, 7:57 am
Replies: 35
Views: 8,023
Posted By carlap

Re: Moving to a drawdown pension

Thank you.
That is the first 'verified' reference I have seen almost anywhere.
"Who’s eligible to be a PensionBee customer?
Anyone with an existing UK pension can become a customer of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 23rd 2025, 11:35 am
Replies: 35
Views: 8,023
Posted By carlap

Re: Moving to a drawdown pension

Can you say which company ?
Did you do this as a non-resident ?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 23rd 2025, 11:34 am
Replies: 35
Views: 8,023
Posted By carlap

Re: Moving to a drawdown pension

Have you done this as an expat?
Which provider allowed you to open a SIPP as non-resident ?
Forum: Australia
May 30th 2015, 10:19 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,463
Posted By carlap

Re: How much to spend on rent in Sydney (single)?

I am a bit older than you and male. I spent a year working in Sydney, keeping rent cheap as family stayed renting in Melbourne. I ended up in Potts point as the place has a really villagey feel to...
Forum: Australia
May 28th 2015, 9:14 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,247
Posted By carlap

Re: Banking and money transfer advice?

Pollyanna, I'm not saying anybody is saying my post is spam, I just didn't understand the post from nicjay just below mine, maybe you can explain what it is referring to. I assume a moderator has...
Forum: Australia
May 28th 2015, 8:53 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,247
Posted By carlap

Re: Banking and money transfer advice?

Please note, Ukforex no longer let me log in and redirects me to Ozforex. I guess because my address is now in Oz and I have done deals with Ozforex since moving. So only Ozforex referrals are...
Forum: Australia
May 25th 2015, 5:55 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,247
Posted By carlap

Re: Banking and money transfer advice?

We opened an account with westpac while in the UK
Moving to Australia | Westpac (http://www.westpac.com.au/personal-banking/bank-accounts/moving-to-australia/)

Easy to activate when here. Note...
Forum: Australia
Mar 14th 2015, 11:59 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,506
Posted By carlap

Re: Perth - struggling to find work

East is no different. In the past year I have had 3 months work. Live in Melbourne, went to Sydney the year before to work in a contract, got fed up with the 'commute'.

Employers are taking the...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 13th 2010, 2:15 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 768
Posted By carlap

Re: its alright for you people up the other end of stralia..

I recorded the England match. Got up about 8 and watched it 'live'. Don't turn the TV on until the recorder is playing and definately not the computer!

We are 'lucky' as we got no mates to call...
Forum: Australia
Jun 7th 2010, 9:29 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 11,234
Posted By carlap

Re: Cheap beer in Oz, does it exist?

Have a look on http://www.boozle.com.au/ for beer prices. Tend to set a limit of $40 for a slab (of 375ml stubbies). Most of the beers are on offer at this price or below (even crown) occasionally....
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 6th 2010, 2:23 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 3,876
Posted By carlap

Re: Pay as you go mobile

I have just bought one of these, as I had my son and wife using iSim which is closing down next month.

Bought a SIM for $5 at Box Hill (can order online as well) which gives $5 credit (which lasts...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 5th 2010, 7:29 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,933
Posted By carlap

Re: Laser Eye Surgery in Oz... Whaddyareckon?

Not for me. Tried this with contacts and just couldn't get on with it. Had about 3 different combinationsto try it. depending on which focal length I wanted eg driving (long distance), reading...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 5th 2010, 7:23 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,032
Posted By carlap

Re: Does anyone else think Dan Murphy's is getting more expensive?

DM price match. When you go in ours they have ads from other local shops displayed. When you get the flyers, don't chuck 'em, check 'em (good phrase that, might get copyright on it (yes I have drunk...
Forum: Australia
May 31st 2010, 7:03 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,310
Posted By carlap

Re: Interview query

This is kind of my experience. I think if everything happens quickly you are the most likely. For me, from application, reject email (yes I got this first), interview, second telephone interview,...
Forum: Australia
May 28th 2010, 5:57 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,310
Posted By carlap

Re: Interview query

I recently had an interview with 2 IT guys. They were in jeans and t-shirts, I had a suit on. They told me I was a bit overdressed (more to break the ice I guess) but wouldn't expect anything else....
Forum: Australia
May 23rd 2010, 11:14 am
Replies: 13
Views: 971
Posted By carlap

Re: Nintendo DS Games

We have some NDS games for sale, brain training 1 and 2 rather than academy.
Got super mario and a couple of others
...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 14th 2010, 11:11 am
Replies: 37
Views: 3,565
Posted By carlap

Re: The New Coles advert anyone?

A number of the Coles higher management are from the UK. There has been a big recruitment drive for store managers in the UK, apparently. Our store manager is from the UK and the rumour is that he is...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2010, 6:29 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 14,061
Posted By carlap

Re: Buying from the UK - customs charges

No reference. Like I said in the earlier post I do not really know. Would hate to think somebody imported something like this and then found they could not get it installed. Just a warning for them...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2010, 11:49 am
Replies: 72
Views: 14,061
Posted By carlap

Re: Buying from the UK - customs charges

Don't shoot the messenger ! I am no expert, but even connecting UK phones to the network is not 'allowed' with unapproved phones.

Maybe someone else knows more info or appropriate website. Only...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2010, 10:55 am
Replies: 72
Views: 14,061
Posted By carlap

Re: Buying from the UK - customs charges

Have you considered the fact that it will probably not be approved for Aus. They seem very anal about this here. If you have a fire or something, the insurance probably wouldn't pay out if they found...
Forum: Australia
Mar 12th 2010, 10:56 am
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By carlap

Re: Sell House–Transfer money?

be careful of leaving money in the uk, you will get addicted to the exchange rate demon and it can make you feel sick inside. We sold up and missed out on the spike 10 months ago. Thinking it would...
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