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Forum: Australia
Feb 9th 2013, 4:54 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,436
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: What do you think is better/worse about teaching in Oz vs UK?

Source?
I was looking at the PISA data a few months back and I don't recall that it supported your assertion.
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2013, 7:07 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,436
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: What do you think is better/worse about teaching in Oz vs UK?

Sorry but you may have misunderstood my post? By the "Aussie way" I was referring to the students' more relaxed attitudes and work ethic until of course they reach Year 12! I was certainly not...
Forum: Australia
Feb 1st 2013, 12:35 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,436
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: What do you think is better/worse about teaching in Oz vs UK?

Teaching good and bad...
I can only comment for Melbourne. It is very difficult to get an on-going position at a state school. Both my wife and I were very fortunate to secure permanent positions...
Forum: Australia
Aug 18th 2009, 12:10 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,646
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: What is the longest parents can visit for?

no worries- well we are all different and some of our cirumstances are pretty complicated. Please remember though that the parent visa costs about 45k and current processing time is 2 to 3 years.. so...
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2009, 6:50 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,646
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: What is the longest parents can visit for?

Not all of us have a Mammy and Daddy and some English people have been known to marry Australians and therefore have elderly parent(s) on both sides of the world. But thanks for your input.
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2009, 1:25 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 3,920
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: How much for life we want in Brisbane

I'm sorry I don't think the numbers for you stack up. Mortgage rates here are historically higher than in the UK. Don't be surprised if in two years they are 8 percent (or more). That's nearly...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2009, 11:58 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: Line rental and broadband ( optus month to month)

If you do end up eventually go with iinet please bear in mind that it takes ages re connection for the "naked" plans so you should be making contact with them at least 6 weeks before you actually...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2009, 6:20 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,718
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: first shipping quote in, expensive?

recommended (or was) disinfectant- kills everything! including foot and mouth- customs ( or I was told ) like to see you use it...just helps them release your belongings without complications- I had...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2009, 6:13 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,646
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: What is the longest parents can visit for?

My mother just got a visa for 6 months- no problems at all.
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2009, 5:51 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: New of used car?

Second hand cars really hold their value. Personally if you can afford it I'd buy new- that's what I've just done and I never bought new in the UK- always 8 to 10 month old cars. IMO if you can't buy...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2009, 5:45 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 3,010
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: how much cheaper to pack yourself?

Self packing.......It would want to be an awful lot cheaper... And remember you have lots of help the UK end but that may not be the case here? It is a really stressful time and do really need to add...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2009, 5:32 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,718
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: first shipping quote in, expensive?

I'd pay the extra and get the full container - ask them to quote for 900 cubic feet- you can then fill it as you like. I went with PSS and they were fantastic. Look after the packers and they were...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2009, 5:11 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: Some property/legal questions.

Hi

If you have a mortgage "technically" you must tell your mortgage company. A lot of people don't- just make sure you redirect your mail ( via Royal Mail for 2 years)

Make sure you take out...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2009, 4:45 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,314
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: Can I carry Brand-new appliances to Australia?

When you consider warranty issues and the costs involved in shipping the question really is- is it really worth buying something especially to ship it over.
Prices of front loading washing machines,...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2009, 4:39 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 870
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: to rent or to buy?

Stamp duty is a real killer here compared to the UK, so if you rush in and buy and then a year down the track you want to sell it's going to cost you $$. Mortgage rates are going to go really high...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2009, 4:20 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: Line rental and broadband ( optus month to month)

hi

Check out the iinet website.

I've got their "naked" plan- really fast wireless broadband and all local and national calls (VOIP) included- $49 per month. Modem is a bit pricey but it's...
Forum: Australia
Sep 28th 2008, 2:24 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,263
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: We only want to send over a couple of boxes of stuff !

if you don't mind waiting ( 7 to 8 weeks) or can send your stuff ahead Freedom Shipping are very very reasonable.
Forum: Australia
Sep 28th 2008, 2:16 am
Replies: 53
Views: 5,280
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: One in 10 Aussies are Racist - Study

I liked the 1970s:)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 18th 2008, 4:35 am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,605
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: got a shock with police check results!!

might be in order to find out exactly is on the system about your husband. An ordinary police check under the Fredoom of info act will provide this though it takes around 40 days.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 18th 2008, 4:31 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,381
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: spouse visa time frame

make sure you check your "spam" box!- that's where my visa grant ended up.... I only found out three weeks later when I was getting a little concerned and contacted London- only to be told that it...
Forum: Australia
Sep 18th 2008, 4:04 am
Replies: 740
Views: 79,317
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: Who else is going to have to validate their visas due to house not selling?

Been lurking on this thread for some time...been trying to sell the house since early June- had two offers fall apart :thumbdown:and the final one I turned down as it was too low:(. Found the whole...
Forum: Australia
Sep 18th 2008, 3:39 am
Replies: 46
Views: 3,802
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: 12 weeks for shipping???

my container is going on Tuesday and the earliest it will be in Melbourne is the 15th November plus inspection and delivery- I reckon I'll be very lucky to have my stuff early December.:ohmy:
Forum: Australia
Sep 18th 2008, 3:35 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,451
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: Best methods for shipping from London to Melbourne - any suggestions?

freedom - part of seven seas - just cheaper
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 16th 2008, 1:50 am
Replies: 103
Views: 8,226
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: VISA granted but a bit confused !!

I would validate..too many things in life can change..there are some good deals for November flights at the moment. Have you considered getting a cheap flight to Singapore and then Jet star to...
Forum: Australia
Sep 11th 2008, 10:29 am
Replies: 8
Views: 5,397
Posted By seansuperhoop

Re: Freedom Shipping

I sent 6 tea chest size boxes with Freedom in July- arrived in Melbourne in 7 weeks- no problems, everything fine.

The company seems to be a branch of Seven Seas? - just cheaper.
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