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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 2nd 2008, 11:01 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,208
Posted By troj

Re: Getting A Job In The UK

Hey zedder,

Did you have a job before you left for Australia? Are you still in touch with old colleagues?

I have got back into my old workplace two years after leaving. My old work mates put me...
Forum: Australia
Jul 27th 2008, 9:18 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,068
Posted By troj

Re: How much is First time buyers Stamp Duty on property???

Which State?

The first home buyers grant in Queensland just about covered the stamp duty and legal fees on our house purchase. I think its $7k, might be more if you build.

The rules have...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 24th 2008, 1:47 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,640
Posted By troj

Re: Open home this weekend how many sold

Our house was due to go to auction this Saturday. We too had everything crossed including the cats whiskers!! But, had it not sold, our plan was to take it off the market for a couple of weeks,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 24th 2008, 11:37 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,640
Posted By troj

Re: Open home this weekend how many sold

Keep the faith!! We took an $80k hit on ours to sell it! (20 - 25% drop).
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 24th 2008, 10:16 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,640
Posted By troj

Re: Open home this weekend how many sold

Hi,

We put our house on the market at the end of April. We have just sold it this week... Hurah!

We had plenty of viewings but very few offers. In the end we accepted a cash/un-conditional...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 18th 2008, 8:56 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,162
Posted By troj

Re: Forgot to menton - Important passport info for babies if born in Oz & returning t

WOW!!

Thanks for the 'heads up'.

Our little boy was born three months ago and we have him on a Aussie passport thinking that would be the easiest way to get him home in Sept.

Paul.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 13th 2008, 6:52 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By troj

Re: How long did it take you to sell your house?

6 weeks - still counting.

Going to auction next month.

Fingers crossed.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 13th 2008, 6:49 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 3,991
Posted By troj

Re: Name 3 things you LIKE...

Hang on, three things we really like...

1. Drivers in Brisbane, I mean, I just love being tail-gated by every Commodore and Ute driver.

2. Stamp duty on everything.

3. The outdoor lifestyle...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 13th 2008, 6:42 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 3,991
Posted By troj

Re: Name 3 things you LIKE...

Three things we like...

1. The wildlife.

2. Places to visit.

3. Can't think of a third... kind of sums it up?
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 31st 2008, 2:32 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,274
Posted By troj

Re: Really horrible homesickness

Ditto!

Wish I could offer some helpful advice for your situation. Hopefully in time, things will improve one way or another.

P
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 31st 2008, 2:19 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,314
Posted By troj

Re: just want to say..

So happy for you! I just hope we're as happy as you are once we get back...

P
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 30th 2008, 11:21 pm
Replies: 161
Views: 11,476
Posted By troj

Re: The 1st thing u will do when you get back??

Its not just me then!! I seem to spent so much time thinking/fantasying about all the things I want to do (and should have done before leaving) when we get home!

Just too many to list!

I know...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 30th 2008, 11:03 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 5,508
Posted By troj

Re: So where is everyone headed when they get back?

Hi,

We're originally from the outskirts of Coventry but are heading a few miles down the road to Rugby, Warwickshire as the houses are cheaper... oh, and Coventry is rubbish!

If we could just...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 24th 2008, 12:56 am
Replies: 60
Views: 5,393
Posted By troj

Re: Going Home - is it really that easy?!

Hi HB, Welcome to MBTTUK!

We too are heading back to England from the Redlands. The slow housing market is holding us hostage at the moment though:mad:

Good luck with your move!

Paul
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2008, 11:26 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 17,705
Posted By troj

Re: WHICH ARE NICE SUBURBS TO LIVE AROUND GOLD COAST AND BRISBANE???

Excellent description of a standard commute through Brisburbia.

If you hadn't mentioned Gympie Rd - I would have been sure you were talking about Old Cleveland Rd:ohmy:
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2008, 11:22 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 17,705
Posted By troj

Re: WHICH ARE NICE SUBURBS TO LIVE AROUND GOLD COAST AND BRISBANE???

These any many other questions are answered in the 'moving back to the UK' area of this forum...
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2008, 11:19 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 17,705
Posted By troj

Re: WHICH ARE NICE SUBURBS TO LIVE AROUND GOLD COAST AND BRISBANE???

You are so brave! I rode to work for a while and you're right - it is far from a pleasurable experience. What is it with not moving over even slightest bit to pass a cyclist??

And one of my...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 12th 2008, 2:56 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 5,598
Posted By troj

Re: Stats on Reasons for Moving Back

Ha! 'open your mouth to change feet' - I do this all the time. Probably should keep my opinions to myself sometimes...:confused:

Paul
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 12th 2008, 11:28 am
Replies: 61
Views: 5,598
Posted By troj

Re: Stats on Reasons for Moving Back

Hi Quoll,

You are so right. I have recently caught up with old school friends etc via facebook. A few of them are looking into moving over here with their young families. When they asked what it...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 12th 2008, 11:17 am
Replies: 477
Views: 50,048
Posted By troj

Re: Main reason for moving back?

Hopefully not! Provided we sell the house, we're off as soon as possible!

Paul
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 12th 2008, 12:56 am
Replies: 61
Views: 5,598
Posted By troj

Re: Stats on Reasons for Moving Back

Q1: No, not a chance.
Q2: How strong an emotion like homesickness can be. Wish we had known about all the rip-off merchants.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 11th 2008, 2:51 pm
Replies: 91
Views: 10,711
Posted By troj

Re: How soon after migrating did you decide that it wasn't for you.

Hi Brits,

I think you're spot on. I've been looking at homes/areas in a 20 mile radius of where we're originally from. We would never have considered looking that far afield before but, of course...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 11th 2008, 2:25 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,048
Posted By troj

Re: Main reason for moving back?

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Happens to us all the time... I find myself having to justify wanting to go back to England.
I think we all suffered from 'the grass is greener' at some point, I dare say thats why most...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 11th 2008, 2:19 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,619
Posted By troj

Re: Removals info

Hi,

Sorry, cannot help you with your actual question but, I have been told that if you pack yourself a couple of problems can arise. One is insurance, the 3-3.5% normally charged by shipping...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 11th 2008, 2:04 pm
Replies: 91
Views: 10,711
Posted By troj

Re: How soon after migrating did you decide that it wasn't for you.

Hi Lisas,

Our original plan was to do two years minimum, get our Citizenship then assess our position. But since our son was born, all that has gone out the window - our priorities have...
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