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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 30th 2014, 2:10 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 959
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Defacto visa for new partner?

We have been living together on my yacht in Fiji for 12 months. Proving it would be possible but I guess it's unconventional.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 30th 2014, 1:07 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 959
Posted By Turban Explorer

Defacto visa for new partner?

Not sure this should be in the Barbie as it's a bore of a question.

However, here goes. I'm still technically married (haven't seen each other for 2+ years) but I have a boyfriend who as a South...
Forum: Australia
Jun 11th 2014, 9:48 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,540
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Living in rural WA

I think you would feel poorer on 65k AUD. Normal rule is around 2.5 times your UK salary would be like for like. Rural WA may be absolutely soul destroyingly dull. Only you know what sort of person...
Forum: France
Jun 11th 2014, 9:42 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,874
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Rental questions

I wanted to rent unfurnished with a pet in tow whilst I look around for a house I want to buy. :(
Forum: Australia
Jun 11th 2014, 5:07 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 857
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Advice on 'the move'

A chance for the girlfriend teacher is perhaps looking at teaching in the Northern Territory. Department of Education - Home (http://www.education.nt.gov.au)

Australia has too many teachers but...
Forum: France
Jun 11th 2014, 4:54 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,874
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Rental questions

I am reading this with growing concern....

When I move to France in November I was expecting that I could just show bank statements and UK or Australian addresses and an Aussie tax return. I...
Forum: France
Jun 10th 2014, 9:31 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Off season holiday let in Aude

Try French property.com

I'm in the same situation. I hope to be in Languedoc Roussillon by November for winter. I was going to buy a fixer upper straight away but we've decided to be wise and rent...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 10th 2014, 4:19 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 603
Posted By Turban Explorer

Perth Property a sell?

I haven't sold a property in Australia before and wondered if I could grab a bit of advice please.

a) Is Rockingham going down in value? From what I can see there are lots of houses for sale and...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 4th 2014, 5:38 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 5,219
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: The UK housing market

London property is absolutely crazy at the moment. I know couples with a joint income of 90k GBP who are just completely unable to get on the housing ladder. Personally I think the government is...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 2nd 2014, 12:02 am
Replies: 13
Views: 868
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Recommendations for my last 2 weeks in Perth

Ha ha - thank you!! Ironically - I'm actually living a very cheap life!!
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 1st 2014, 11:33 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 868
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Recommendations for my last 2 weeks in Perth

I don't intend to come back to Australia at all really. I just thought I'd get the citizenship as I'm entitled and who knows one day....

Fiji's lovely. We'll be cruising around on our boat during...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 1st 2014, 10:25 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 868
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Recommendations for my last 2 weeks in Perth

Can I re-enter Australia with my UK one once I am a citizen? I wasn't planning on hanging around until it arrives.....
Forum: The Barbie
May 31st 2014, 11:42 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 868
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Recommendations for my last 2 weeks in Perth

I quite liked the Pinnacles! I've got a few days planned at Rottnest as I haven't been and I definitely like the sound of Nannup and Pemberton for some walking, wine by the fire action.
Forum: The Barbie
May 31st 2014, 11:14 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 868
Posted By Turban Explorer

Recommendations for my last 2 weeks in Perth

I've just arrived in Perth for my citizenship ceremony and expect to be here 2 weeks before heading to Fiji where I now live. Despite spending a couple of years in Perth there's probably lots of...
Forum: The Update Forum
May 31st 2014, 11:03 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,042
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: 10 weeks in cairns on 457 update on our progress here

My ex and I spent a year in Cairns and just couldn't get any work at all - the backpackers were working in all the waitress, bar jobs for accommodation not cash even. We ended up going to Mackay (as...
Forum: Australia
May 31st 2014, 10:55 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,657
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: flights back to uk/return

Lastminute.com is great. I paid around 700 quid for a return from Heathrow to Perth for Qatar airlines. The flight was pretty empty as well so I got to lie down. However, just having had a look it...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 16th 2014, 1:09 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 765
Posted By Turban Explorer

How to get your rental bond back in Perth?

I'm struggling to stay calm with the rental agents in charge of the property I had in Fremantle. I wonder if any one can offer any advice. I've had major issues with them since I originally moved in...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 2nd 2014, 7:14 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 5,424
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: What are the things you love about Oz?

Weather, wildlife, ocean, clean pavements, no traffic jams (relatively)

The fact you can have a sneaky macdonalds here without social shame.
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 2nd 2014, 12:30 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 3,769
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: I've been wondering........

We do lots of cooking as we've been renting a place with a fabulous kitchen and I'm now an expert on all types of cuisines that aren't done so well here. My boyfriend and I have a running duel on who...
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2014, 11:28 am
Replies: 61
Views: 7,276
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Ship car and furniture or start again !

Ditto everyone else. Ship the lot and dump the car if its ordinary. In fact I'd buy a vintage jag and flip it out over here as I think you get a tax break on being a new arrival car. The prices are...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 2nd 2014, 11:01 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Driving Test Pass WA?

But then there's the hassle of trying to get a test booked (big waits), needing the paper bit of the bloody licence, proof of UK address for DVLA etc........
Forum: France
Feb 2nd 2014, 10:55 am
Replies: 36
Views: 4,357
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Beginner's Guide to France?

Can I ask what French customs are like when you get a container imported into the country? I'm just packing up my furniture in Australia ready to go into storage for 8 months or so until I move to...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 1st 2014, 11:18 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Driving Test Pass WA?

Yes. 3 years and I think 1 as a pr. I've already passed the test. Just waiting for the ceremony.
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 1st 2014, 6:07 pm
Replies: 163
Views: 10,898
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Shark Cull Begins

Really? I live in North Fremantle and every morning jog along the sea front and there seems to be various spots where a 50 metre rock pool could be located. Am I missing something?
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 1st 2014, 5:18 pm
Replies: 163
Views: 10,898
Posted By Turban Explorer

Re: Shark Cull Begins

No one's saying that. I think the main body of the thread is saying that a) the cull is pointless as there is absolutely no way of knowing whether the sharks that may attack a person are being...
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