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Forum: The Barbie
Mar 7th 2012, 7:38 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
Posted By fremantle

Re: Tenant hasn't returned keys

Thanks everyone.
Just had a call from the agent - the tenant has finally returned the keys. Hasn't signed the bond disposal form so we will have to pay up front for the repairs etc and then apply to...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 7th 2012, 5:26 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
Posted By fremantle

Re: Tenant hasn't returned keys

Hi there - the electricity and gas is in her name so I don't think they would be able to come after us for it. Hope so anyway. I'm under the impression that we can't use the bond to take out what is...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 7th 2012, 4:32 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
Posted By fremantle

Unhappy Tenant hasn't returned keys

Hi all
Bit of a saga this. Tenant has been in our investment property which is agent managed (or rather 'our bank's' investment property) for just over a year. We noticed at inspection reports,...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 7th 2012, 5:40 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 474
Posted By fremantle

Transaction Fee/Annual Fee Free Credit Card

Hi

Have discovered a 28 Degrees Mastercard which is apparently free of annual fees and international transaction fees. I am going to the UK in May/June and am looking at the best way to avoid...
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2012, 5:43 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,373
Posted By fremantle

Re: Taking my Dog to OZ...

Its good to see someone prepared to put their dog first for a change rather than some people that just leave their pets behind when their lives change. Good luck.
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 1st 2012, 3:54 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 7,496
Posted By fremantle

Re: Perth heatwave.

I have been struggling with the heat and try to rely on ceiling fans but sometimes it just gets too hot to make any difference. We only have one air conditioner in the living room but there is an...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 19th 2012, 5:20 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By fremantle

Re: Australian Citizenship

Is it different depending on how you emigrated? I recently got my PR in September 2011. I originally entered Australia on a temporary fiance visa in April 2009 and once I got married in May 2009 I...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 19th 2012, 4:14 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 9,871
Posted By fremantle

Re: Tesco Rumour

When I was in the UK in July 2010 I went to Next but was very disappointed. The good quality clothes had been exchanged for cheap rubbish - I think they are targeting a younger market now or perhaps...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 16th 2012, 11:17 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,881
Posted By fremantle

Re: UK Trip in March

Thank you.I did tell my dentist when I went last that I was emigrating shortly afterwards so even though I don't think I specifically told them to take my name off the books I would have assumed they...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 15th 2012, 3:19 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,881
Posted By fremantle

Re: UK Trip in March

I am not entirely sure. I am going back to the UK in May. I now live in Australia and am a permanent resident but I also still retain a UK address. But the NHS dentist I was previously registered...
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 24th 2011, 4:39 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 792
Posted By fremantle

Re: only fools and horses

The chandelier / blow up dolls / falling through the bar episodes are my favourites. Frasier is also great Mondays through to Thursdays on Foxtel.
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 24th 2011, 4:35 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 5,790
Posted By fremantle

Re: Too far from the UK

So sorry to hear about your troubles. My sister and I do worry when something happens to our mum so far away. Regarding the delusions, my ex husband's father is in his 90s and he always seemed to get...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 16th 2011, 3:29 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 611
Posted By fremantle

The Green Thing

Got this email the other day and it is so true.


In the line at the supermarket, the cashier told the older woman that she
should bring her own grocery bag because plastic bags weren't good for...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 17th 2011, 4:07 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,841
Posted By fremantle

Smile Re: Eccentric Dog

Well after all these responses it makes Shadow look relatively normal!! Long may our wonderful, weird, special dogs be around to make us laugh.
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 16th 2011, 4:18 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,841
Posted By fremantle

Re: Eccentric Dog

Good to its not just me the has a weird dog! She ignored the food in her bowl for over an hour before she had calmed down enough and the music had only lasted five minutes. Wouldn't be without her...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 15th 2011, 9:52 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,841
Posted By fremantle

Eccentric Dog

This is a strange one. Our dog Shadow is nearly 11 and a half and a black lab. Over the last year or so she has become very scared of the ice cream van music - specifically Greensleeves which is the...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 3rd 2011, 4:15 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 3,166
Posted By fremantle

Re: Petty Worries.

A note about the astro turf possibility. We have a small patch of back yard with astro turf. It looks nice and quite natural but it is impossible to stand on with bare feet when the sun gets on it -...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 3rd 2011, 4:11 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By fremantle

Financial future

Hi. Any advice would be appreciated.
I emigrated to Australia nearly two years ago and married an Australian.He has a fairly well paid job netting say around $84k a year. I am currently part time...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 2nd 2010, 4:53 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 3,698
Posted By fremantle

Re: What's your favourite Cereal Killer?

Sultana bran with chopped up tinned apricots, half a sliced banana, a dollop of set natural yoghurt, a sprinkling of flaxseed and an extra sprinkling of sultanas - cannot think of ever having...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 2nd 2009, 8:43 am
Replies: 16
Views: 14,409
Posted By fremantle

Re: Leaving a "child" behind!

Its comforting to know I am not the only one in this position. My daughter is 20 and a half. She lived with me up until just over two years ago when I moved from Twickenham in Middlesex to Pagham in...
Forum: Australia
Apr 2nd 2009, 8:28 am
Replies: 6
Views: 841
Posted By fremantle

Re: Who do you need to tell?

Hi

When I got my P45 from my company it does mention on there that if you are leaving the UK you need to fill in a P85 Form (Leaving the UK). You can download it from www.hmrc.gov.uk.

I also...
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2009, 7:57 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,336
Posted By fremantle

Re: Flight upgrades

I went out to Perth from LHR at Christmas on a fully booked flight. I purchased a shortfall in points to upgrade to business on the LHR-DXB leg but not being able to afford to upgrade the DXB-PER...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 26th 2009, 8:13 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 845
Posted By fremantle

Re: Is Webcam a possibility without a PC

That's brilliant. Many thanks - good to now that there are alternatives. :D
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 26th 2009, 7:57 pm
Replies: 208
Views: 22,454
Posted By fremantle

Re: Prospective Marriage Visa

Hi there

Must be a great feeling and congratulations. How long after you married did you submit the next stage temporary visa. I am emigrating on 10th April to Perth and we are getting married on...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 26th 2009, 7:50 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 845
Posted By fremantle

Re: Is Webcam a possibility without a PC

Hi to everyone

Just wanted to thank you very much. I must admit I'm not that great with technology myself and a straightforward link to a webcam through my laptop that I want to leave behind still...
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