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Forum: Australia
Aug 25th 2010, 9:48 am
Replies: 2,577
Views: 391,183
Posted By charlie5

Re: 1.93's A$ to the Pound!!!

It's because I had to get some GB£s changed into AU$ yesterday.

Charlie
:frown:
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 18th 2010, 8:49 pm
Replies: 1,731
Views: 210,005
Posted By charlie5

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

Hi

Timescales for 143 & 173 are the same. The only difference is when the BIG MONEY payments are made.

Charlie

:thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Jul 25th 2010, 11:13 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 897
Posted By charlie5

Re: Foreign currency transfers

I recommend HiFX. Good rates, can do it all on line.

Charlie:thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Jun 29th 2010, 8:36 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,165
Posted By charlie5

Re: Any decent Aussie paint???

Oh no! Just done the first coat on the wall, I hope I don't have to do another 3!

Charlie
Forum: Australia
Jun 29th 2010, 5:24 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,165
Posted By charlie5

Re: Any decent Aussie paint???

Hi

At least your reply confirms that it is not just me having problems.

Charlie
Forum: Australia
Jun 29th 2010, 1:49 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,165
Posted By charlie5

Re: Any decent Aussie paint???

Thanks but I am using dulux - nothing like the UK version.

Charlie
Forum: Australia
Jun 29th 2010, 11:29 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,165
Posted By charlie5

Any decent Aussie paint???

I have just started my first decorating project in our new house in Australia. However, I am pulling my hair out in frustration at the paint I have bought. It is like paint we stopped using in the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 28th 2010, 10:13 pm
Replies: 1,731
Views: 210,005
Posted By charlie5

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

Hi

Looked for My Mate in Woolworths today but no success??

Charlie:confused:
Forum: Australia
Jun 19th 2010, 11:24 am
Replies: 2,577
Views: 391,183
Posted By charlie5

Re: 1.93's A$ to the Pound!!!

I can recommend HiFX. I have accounts with both UK and Aus offices as this gives a longer time window each day to exchange.

Charlie:thumbsup:
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 11th 2010, 7:25 pm
Replies: 1,731
Views: 210,005
Posted By charlie5

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

Hi Folks

An update from the bottom of the original list!

We have finally moved into our own property on the south coast of NSW. It has seemed to take for ever at times. There have been many...
Forum: Australia
May 20th 2010, 11:17 am
Replies: 2,577
Views: 391,183
Posted By charlie5

Re: 1.93's A$ to the Pound!!!

We had just transferred the proceeds off our UK house sale a few days ago. :thumbdown:

Pleased to see the rate is improving but a bit late for me!:thumbup:

Charlie
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 28th 2010, 6:39 pm
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,511
Posted By charlie5

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

Hi Steve

We have only just exchanged contracts and so do not complete the purchase for another 5 weeks. The Australian way of buying houses is quite interesting - we exchanged contracts in 2...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 28th 2010, 10:32 am
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,511
Posted By charlie5

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

hi

I am just fillling in the forms for first time buyers grant myself. It appears you have t be a permanent resident to apply because you have to supply details of visa etc. However, it is not...
Forum: Australia
Apr 20th 2010, 9:42 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,927
Posted By charlie5

Re: Tip the packers?

Depends how much stuff you have. We just filled a 20ft container from our 4 bedroom house but we sold off lots of stuff.

The shippers told us that it would be tight and it was.

Charlie
Forum: Australia
Apr 18th 2010, 11:47 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By charlie5

Re: HiFx never phone back!

Hi Mark

You will see from my 2nd posting that things started to happen no long after I started the thread.

Charlie:thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Apr 18th 2010, 9:25 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,927
Posted By charlie5

Re: Tip the packers?

Just keep them fed and watered.

Charlie
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2010, 10:33 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 14,061
Posted By charlie5

Re: Buying from the UK - customs charges

Hi

fingers crossed for you.

Charlie:fingerscrossed:
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2010, 5:54 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By charlie5

Re: HiFx never phone back!

Hi

Funny enough but someone phoned me from HiFX UK several hours after I made the posting. The guy was very helpful and is dealing with my request.

I also had a phone call from someone on this...
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2010, 10:44 am
Replies: 72
Views: 14,061
Posted By charlie5

Re: Buying from the UK - customs charges

hi

Watching very closely to see how you get on.

Best of luck

Charlie:thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2010, 11:50 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 14,061
Posted By charlie5

Re: Buying from the UK - customs charges

Hi

Yes we are in the market for a new oven, hence my question.

Have you seen www.appliancesonline.com.au ?

Charlie
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2010, 11:39 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 14,061
Posted By charlie5

Question Re: Buying from the UK - customs charges

Hi

Has anyone successfully done this?

Charlie
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2010, 11:01 am
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By charlie5

HiFx never phone back!

I have had a number of recent dealings with HiFx including moving my UK account over to Sydney and some money transfers.

However, they really annoy me when they say that someone will call me back...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 2nd 2010, 8:17 pm
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,511
Posted By charlie5

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

Hi

We sent a letter to our son who then forwarded it to DIAC. No problems encountered.

Charlie:thumbsup:
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 1st 2010, 12:42 pm
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,511
Posted By charlie5

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

Hi Hugh

I had similar problems. In the end I transferred the money to my son's account in Australia and he arranged for the bank cheque from his account.

Yet another test of our real desire to...
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2010, 10:17 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,381
Posted By charlie5

Re: Shipping Tools

Agree with above. Keep them, just spend a bit of time cleaning them and making them look nice.

Charlie:thumbsup:
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