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Forum: Australia
Aug 28th 2012, 11:19 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 12,023
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: Rental dispute

Rather than replace part or the entire worktop, maybe get a quote to have them resurfaced, may work out cheaper. I came across the site below via google, I have no affiliation or experience of this...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 6th 2012, 11:53 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 940
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: Young Love and Visa issues...

Should the question be asked and the response is positive then this will definitely be the way to go. We will have to see what happens when they get here, until then Mrs Griswold wont be buying a hat...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 6th 2012, 9:21 am
Replies: 5
Views: 940
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: Young Love and Visa issues...

Many thanks for the quick and informative response, WHV looks like the best option for now then, we are based in regional qld so 2nd year wont be an issue.

Thanks again to all

Clark
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 6th 2012, 7:29 am
Replies: 5
Views: 940
Posted By The_Griswolds

Young Love and Visa issues...

"Audry" Our daughter has stated this morning, that she would like to come to live with us in sunny OZ permanently, but wants her boyfriend to stay too :ohmy:.

She like us holds a permanent...
Forum: Australia
Apr 30th 2012, 9:17 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,695
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: Advice needed, 17 year old flying from Dublin to Melbourne via Abu dhabi alone e6

Hi as others have stated as he is a transit passenger, he does not require a visa. If for any reason he suddenly needed to enter the UAE then as a British Citizen he would be granted a 30 day visa on...
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2012, 1:01 am
Replies: 35
Views: 20,763
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: renting without telling the mortgage lender...

If your rental income will cover your mortgage and loan costs then forget "a friend of a friend who works for our lender says" just contact your lender directly and ask to speak to the Home Loans...
Forum: Australia
Dec 23rd 2011, 1:38 am
Replies: 42
Views: 3,683
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie

Congratulations, another one out of the pouch! http://www.gifs-paradise.com/animated_gifs/kangaroos/animated-gifs-kangaroos-049.gif
Forum: Australia
Dec 21st 2011, 7:56 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,974
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: tax on all new goods imported to OZ?

Yes when Audry came to decorate the Griswold Family tree this year, the phantom AQIS plastic pine cone fairy must have paid a visit to the container and removed all trace of cone from the box...
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2011, 10:47 am
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: good hotel brisbane airport?

Depending on your budget :eek: , can recommend Novotel at the airport, stayed on several occasions...
Forum: Australia
Oct 23rd 2011, 5:34 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,367
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: Connecting Flight time

I believe it may be wiser to say if both flights are on the same ticket the baggage will go to the final destination.

Both flights could be on the same carrier but ticketed separately.

If this...
Forum: Australia
Oct 19th 2011, 6:05 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,910
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: Credit rating for rentals

One option you may wish to investigate is asking your employer to take out the lease on your behalf, with deductions coming from your post tax salary.

After being told by every agent that there...
Forum: Australia
Oct 18th 2011, 7:41 am
Replies: 4
Views: 724
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: Getting an IT role in Brisbane from overseas

I would echo the previous post and if possible go direct to the companies themselves. You have to put the work in and identify through google etc the companies that you may want to work for.

If...
Forum: Australia
Oct 5th 2011, 11:41 am
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: Tax file number

The paper you got from Medicare has your Medicare number on it, you can use that for your TFN application, I did :thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Oct 3rd 2011, 8:01 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,459
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: Couriers (DHL, TNT, etc.) pick-up service in rural areas?

Whom ever is able to answer this without knowing even which state this person lives in, could they also let me know next weeks Lotto numbers please :rolleyes:

To the OP why not give the said...
Forum: Australia
Jul 15th 2011, 8:10 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,251
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: SKYPE INTERVIEWS WHILST STILL IN THE UK

Many will tell you that it is difficult to get a job in Aus whilst still in the UK.

My Personal experience has been that after I had a couple of skype chats, I was asked for referees, copies of...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2011, 7:58 am
Replies: 3
Views: 891
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: This must be good news, isn't it?

Thanks to you both.

I finally recovered from the Jet lag, never used to effect me, must be my age :rofl:

Had a good night out last night (judging by the headache this morning) with all of our...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2011, 7:44 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,942
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: Slingbox

See response below:-
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2011, 9:09 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 891
Posted By The_Griswolds

This must be good news, isn't it?

Well its officially Official, SOME of the Griswold clan are heading downunder at the end of July! Audry and Rusty have to wait until next year when they finish their Degrees.

I accepted a great...
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2011, 8:56 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,942
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: Slingbox

Hi here is a link to the slingbox FAQ that should answer some of your queries.

http://uk.slingbox.com/go/slingbox-solo-faq

Personally I wouldn't bother with HD over the internet, to watch HD...
Forum: Australia
Apr 27th 2011, 3:27 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,346
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: unaccompanied children - flying back to UK for visit

I would agree, personally that would be my choice too. Airbus A380 Superjumbo non stop SYD to DXB, leaves SYDNEY around 9pm, and then transfer airside in same terminal (terminal 3) in Dubai onwards...
Forum: Australia
Apr 27th 2011, 2:25 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,346
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: unaccompanied children - flying back to UK for visit

Hi there, having had my last 2 Christmas trips home to the rest of the clan seriously disrupted due to snow :( I personally would try to avoid Heathrow at all costs and would suggest you may want to...
Forum: Australia
Feb 9th 2011, 1:41 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 12,564
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: 10hr wait in Dubai airport

I would suggest staying at Terminal 3's Hotel inside the airport if you are flying Emirates. If you are on non Emirates then you want the Terminal 1 Hotel.

If you just turn up without a booking...
Forum: Australia
Jan 18th 2011, 7:38 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 909
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: where can i find thread on shipping a car

Hi there, suggest getting a couple of quotes give these a try http://www.autoshippers.co.uk/.

Cheers
Forum: Australia
Aug 21st 2010, 1:38 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 6,007
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: Anyone flown with Royal Brunei?

We validated in March / April I gave the family (I have 2 older children and 1 teenager) the option of either spending the extra £500 each it would have cost the bank of Dad to fly on the Emirates...
Forum: Australia
Jul 27th 2010, 5:25 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 4,536
Posted By The_Griswolds

Re: Mixed feelings!

Congratulations :thumbsup:
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