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Forum: Australia
Feb 16th 2010, 8:39 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,794
Posted By Martin72

Re: UK Current Account time limit

As mine is an online account they will have no idea that I am now living abroad (so long as I don't use the cards) as the account it registered at my mother in laws address and I never get any...
Forum: Australia
Feb 15th 2010, 7:12 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,794
Posted By Martin72

Re: UK Current Account time limit

Located the text. Its actually only in there terms and conditions and must be just to protect them from sending correspondence abroad (mine is all online anyway).

The account is already at a UK...
Forum: Australia
Feb 15th 2010, 6:55 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,794
Posted By Martin72

Re: UK Current Account time limit

I will call them back today and check again. I am not sure why they would want me to close the account as it currently has money from my house sale in it.

It may just be best to not tell them...
Forum: Australia
Feb 15th 2010, 2:38 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,794
Posted By Martin72

Re: UK Current Account time limit

Luckily everything else is sorted as far as the money is concerned. Initial Funds already in Australia and cards etc are waiting for me when I arrive this Sunday.

Will have to work out when to Tx...
Forum: Australia
Feb 15th 2010, 2:34 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,794
Posted By Martin72

Re: UK Current Account time limit

This is why I was shocked by what I was being told. The bank is question was A&L i.e. now part of the Santander group.

I am not 100% sure how they can tell you have been out of the country for...
Forum: Australia
Feb 15th 2010, 12:08 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,794
Posted By Martin72

UK Current Account time limit

I have just called my the bank that my current account resides to let them know that I will be moving abroad and to check they don't block my card use in Australia (not that I will be using it).

I...
Forum: Australia
Jan 30th 2010, 7:00 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By Martin72

Re: Registering Children in new school

Final 3 weeks till the off, things are moving so quick.

Thanks for all the advice.
Forum: Australia
Jan 30th 2010, 7:39 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By Martin72

Re: Registering Children in new school

I am sure the kids will love not going to school for a few weeks:blink:
Forum: Australia
Jan 30th 2010, 6:28 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By Martin72

Registering Children in new school

How can this be done?

The reason for asking is that the main school I have contacted said they cannot register children without being in their catchment area. To qualify you need to show a 6 month...
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2010, 7:56 am
Replies: 62
Views: 9,584
Posted By Martin72

Re: Anyone recently moved to Perth or planning to?

We were lucky as moved in with my mother in law. Its a tight fit, but its was the best way to sort everything.

We actually sold our house at the end of last year and have most of our stuff in...
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2010, 6:21 am
Replies: 62
Views: 9,584
Posted By Martin72

Re: Anyone recently moved to Perth or planning to?

I am moving with my family (7 of us) on a perm 176 to Woodvale. Our flights are booked for the 20th Feb 2010.

Container leaves on Monday and should be ready for delivery by the end of March.
...
Forum: Australia
Nov 26th 2009, 7:27 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,551
Posted By Martin72

Re: Woodvale

Thanks all for the comments.

The problem we have is that our short term rental is not in the catchment area of Woodvale Primary, but in the the catchment of North Woodvale primary.

We will...
Forum: Australia
Nov 25th 2009, 8:17 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,551
Posted By Martin72

Woodvale

Hi all,

I will be emigrating my family (wife and 5 children, 3,4,5,6 & 9) on a permanent visa to Woodvale on the 20th Feb 2010 and into a short term rental.

Can anyone advise on the area as...
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2009, 7:30 am
Replies: 47
Views: 6,594
Posted By Martin72

Re: I cant believe I'm typing this - WE'RE MOVING TO PERTH!

I am also moving to Perth (Woodvale) with my family in 2010. Flights booked for end of Feb.

We are on a 197 visa, but will have to find a job when I get there so should be fun. Also have to get...
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2009, 7:24 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,631
Posted By Martin72

What to tell UK government

I will emigrating to Perth with my family in Feb 2010 and wanted to know if I need to inform the UK government that I will be leaving the country.

This is in terms of
- Tax and getting any...
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2009, 7:15 am
Replies: 29
Views: 20,900
Posted By Martin72

Re: Container Average Costs From UK

Are these prices inc vat?

I have been quoted £3500 for 20 foot and £5430 for 40 foot (ex vat) and excluding insurance

This is from London to Perth

Does this quote seem expensive?
Forum: Australia
Nov 21st 2009, 11:49 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,054
Posted By Martin72

Re: 42" LCD TV

Thanks, AV i.e. general Audio Visual equipment suppliers.

I should clarify, yes I want, but the wife may not :p
Forum: Australia
Nov 21st 2009, 9:10 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,054
Posted By Martin72

Re: 42" LCD TV

Thanks, I agree with all the points.

Not fun purchasing a new toy and not being able to use it for X months...

Can any of you recommend any good AV suppliers in the Perth area? I will be moving...
Forum: Australia
Nov 21st 2009, 7:41 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,054
Posted By Martin72

Re: 42" LCD TV

Looks like it is the case
LE40B550 UK/Europe
LA40B550 Australia
LN40B550 America (only $704 in the US, so around £429)

Don't you just love the way products are priced for different regions.:D
Forum: Australia
Nov 21st 2009, 7:27 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,054
Posted By Martin72

Re: 42" LCD TV

Thanks for the replies, I agree that the warranty is a big factor.

Here are two cost examples using the Samsung LA46B550. I belive the UK equivalent is the LE46B550

The LA40B550 is around $1475...
Forum: Australia
Nov 21st 2009, 4:18 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,054
Posted By Martin72

42" LCD TV

We need to get a new 42 TV, but wasn't sure if its worth getting one in the UK or getting one when we arrive in Perth in Feb?

Are electrical goods cheaper in Perth? From looking at Richarsounds in...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 22nd 2009, 11:48 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By Martin72

Re: Medical Costs (perm visa)

Not had them done yet, but my quote was NUMBER ONE HEALTH GROUP the website is www.numberonehealth.co.uk

Has anyone been here?
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 22nd 2009, 11:22 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By Martin72

Re: Medical Costs (perm visa)

Only the adults need chest x-ray.

Our costs look similar to yours

2 * Permanent Visa medical @ £180 + vat = £360 + vat
2 * chest x-ray @ £50 + vat = £100 + vat
5 * children’s medical @...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 22nd 2009, 11:03 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By Martin72

Re: Medical Costs (perm visa)

yes, just wanted to check if it seemed ok.

Looking to get them done in the next 2 months, just waiting for my CO to be assigned (on a 176 perm visa), been about 10 days so hopefully get one soon....
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 22nd 2009, 10:48 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By Martin72

Medical Costs (perm visa)

We are a family of 7. 5 kids below 9.

Do these costs seem reasonable for the London/Kent area?

Including all Bloods and chest x-ray

£860 (ex vat and courier to Sydney)

Thanks
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