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Forum: Australia
Nov 5th 2003, 9:30 am
Replies: 199
Views: 9,986
Posted By gbarker

Brisbane bound...

Hi,

Jan and I are flying out next week to Brisbane. At the moment we are not quite sure where we will be on either of those dates, but if we are in the general location the two of us would love...
Forum: Australia
Oct 29th 2003, 12:08 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 615
Posted By gbarker

I've been checking out prices using...

I've been checking out prices using http://www.discountnewcars.com.au/ and found some really competitive prices. For example, a new 5 door RAV4 for about $31000. They basically forward your...
Forum: Australia
Oct 26th 2003, 4:36 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,116
Posted By gbarker

Keeping a UK credit card is a good idea - but...

Keeping a UK credit card is a good idea - but keep an eye on the rate you get when the money is converted back to GBp. I've just booked some accommodation over the internet using my card, and the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 16th 2003, 6:28 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 377
Posted By gbarker

obtaining visa stamps in passport

Help! We've managed to get ourselves totally confused as to how we get our passports stamped.

The Visa Evidence fact sheet that accompanied the letter from DIMIA mentions that we have to advise...
Forum: Australia
Sep 16th 2003, 5:33 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 622
Posted By gbarker

CG Tax / 1st time buyers grant

If you purchase a property and get the 1st time buyers grant of $7,000, does anybody know how long you have to live in it before you can move out and rent it out instead? Our hope is to buy a...
Forum: Australia
Sep 5th 2003, 10:21 am
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By gbarker

I've just rung singapore airlines and found them...

I've just rung singapore airlines and found them very UNHelpful!!

Firstly they said I couldn't have the additional luggage allowance as it was only valid for certain migrants and those going out...
Forum: Australia
Aug 18th 2003, 7:37 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,438
Posted By gbarker

At the risk of opening myself up to a torrent of...

At the risk of opening myself up to a torrent of abuse...Get a life! Is there any point in this thread? Has this thread got anything to do with lifestyle and culture in Australia or New Zealand?...
Forum: Australia
Aug 18th 2003, 6:19 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 520
Posted By gbarker

We posted our bond early July, and were beginning...

We posted our bond early July, and were beginning to get a bit twitchy as we hadn't heard anything.
Late July we asked our agent to send a note just enquiring as to whether they needed any more...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 18th 2003, 12:47 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 988
Posted By gbarker

congratulations! So when do you need to validate...

congratulations! So when do you need to validate by?

Got ours at the weekend as well. 11 months 4 days (full details on austimeline, username Glenn). Did the champers bit Saturday night, but I...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2003, 9:02 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By gbarker

Thanks, Tina. The Champers is going down a...

Thanks, Tina.

The Champers is going down a treat as we speak.

We are heading to the Brisbane area...not quite sure where yet, but I'm sure we will have a great time just looking round all the...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2003, 4:46 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By gbarker

Just another normal Saturday...

Showed some people around the flat we are selling, showed some people around the house we are selling, had a haircut, played a round of golf....oh....and a phone call from our migration agent telling...
Forum: Australia
Aug 14th 2003, 4:49 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 619
Posted By gbarker

We can't understand the hold-up either. We...

We can't understand the hold-up either. We completed the final requirements over a month ago, and all we are waiting for is the Visa - or rejection :(
Forum: Australia
Aug 13th 2003, 2:23 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,403
Posted By gbarker

If you don't mind me asking, who did you book...

If you don't mind me asking, who did you book with? I can find plenty of cheap(ish) flights going East, but nothing reasonable going the other way.
Forum: Australia
Aug 12th 2003, 8:40 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By gbarker

Just a thought.. but how about offering a...

Just a thought.. but how about offering a financial inducement to the farmer, to keep the barn off the market until your place is sold???
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2003, 8:44 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,785
Posted By gbarker

Re: Hampshire meet 6th July

We would have loved to have come but unfortunately we are both working that day so are unable to make it. :(

Hope you all have a great time

Glenn & Jan (Brisbane in November....or maybe October...
Forum: Australia
Jun 20th 2003, 8:39 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 776
Posted By gbarker

bond

sorry I can't answer your question, but I would love to know how long you had to wait after your medicals before you were asked for the bond.
Forum: Australia
May 19th 2003, 6:02 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 635
Posted By gbarker

Tori I notice you are from Southampton and...

Tori
I notice you are from Southampton and heading to Brisbane. When do you hope to go and how far along are you in the process?????
We live near Southampton ourselves and are hoping to go to...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 15th 2003, 1:43 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 741
Posted By gbarker

Hi I am Glenns partner and thought I'd add to...

Hi I am Glenns partner and thought I'd add to this thread.

I thought that we would 'chill out' after we put in our application (last September) but the frustration in waiting to hear something...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 13th 2003, 1:06 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 365
Posted By gbarker

Chasing Adelaide

I know I shouldn't get impatient, but reading about everybody else receiving their letters is giving me itchy feet again! (It's all your fault PTLabs! - well done though)

I applied in September...
Forum: Australia
May 5th 2003, 7:08 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,207
Posted By gbarker

Would I still go???

without a 2nd thought. The only downside would probably be the need to get a small mortgage, or to put off any plans to retrain once I got there. It would probably mean I would take the first job I...
Forum: Australia
May 4th 2003, 8:35 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,206
Posted By gbarker

medicare

Anybody know whether Thyroxine is free with Medicare, like it is in the UK??
Forum: Australia
Apr 30th 2003, 1:18 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,389
Posted By gbarker

We applied September 2002 and apart from the...

We applied September 2002 and apart from the acknowledgement have heard nothing.

Glenn :(
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 10th 2003, 5:28 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,382
Posted By gbarker

reasons for leaving the UK

Firstly the weather, secondly the congestion, thirdly the possibility of having a house without a mortgage, and finally, British politicians (Tony Blair for a start) and the fact that I don't want...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 10th 2003, 5:22 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 1,918
Posted By gbarker

Southampton to Brisbane

Hi,
We applied in September, so would hope we might hear in another 3 or 4 months whether we are going to be succesful or not. We're currently near Southampton and are looking to move towards...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 12th 2003, 10:36 am
Replies: 34
Views: 1,679
Posted By gbarker

Looking on the positive side...

The change in the exchange rate over the last couple of days means my investment of $Au100,000 that I will now need to make to get to 115 points has reduced by over £1,000!
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