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Forum: Australia

Aug 30th 2007, 12:29 am

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St. Lucia, Brisbane - Suburbs Nearby?

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Posted By oldcanuck

Re: St. Lucia, Brisbane - Suburbs Nearby?

In addition to Toowong, Taringa and Indooroopilly, the city-cat ferry and a new pedestrian bridge give access to suburbs across the river such as Dutton Park, Highgate Hill and West End.

You know...

Forum: Australia

Aug 26th 2007, 7:20 pm

Replies: 18

For all those already living in Brisbane.....

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Posted By oldcanuck

Re: For all those already living in Brisbane.....

Taringa

Fifteen minute commute to city or uni by train, bus or bicycle. Small houses with large decks on top of ridges with views and breezes. Shopping centre and cafe area within walking...

Forum: Australia

Aug 24th 2007, 12:50 pm

Replies: 60

Canada to Oz

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Posted By oldcanuck

Re: Canada to Oz

After doing some calculations, I agree. If you are likely to return to Canada in a few years then leave RRSPs alone. You will have to pay income tax on the growth of the RRSP while you are PR living...

Forum: Australia

Aug 23rd 2007, 9:39 pm

Replies: 60

Canada to Oz

Views: 12,859

Posted By oldcanuck

Re: Canada to Oz

Comet

If you just became permanent residents, then there is a six month grace period for transferring RRSPs to Australian Superannuation. I was not aware of this until way, way too late and found...

Forum: Australia

Aug 23rd 2007, 4:15 pm

Replies: 60

Canada to Oz

Views: 12,859

Posted By oldcanuck

Re: Canada to Oz

You should be aware that if or when you intend to become permanant residents of Australia then the Australian Tax Office views most Canadian RRSPs as a Foreign Investment Fund (FIF), meaning growth...

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