furkew

I agree with pumpkin.

Either the boss wants to keep you with the company as long as possible on a 457 to stop your partner leaving once PR has been obtained or they are being given the wrong information.

Unless something has changed, you can apply for PR after 2 years. (We did the same a few years back)

for anybody looking for a decent tent, but wants the best deal, Anaconda do price matching.

Find the same item anywhere in stock in a store and they will match the price.

I was researching prices a couple of years back, and found what I wanted in NSW in a camping store with online ads. I knew that Anaconda also sold the same brand, so I dropped in to see how much they were asking.

The NSW store was asking $799.00 and Anaconda was $1195.00. When I commented to the sales assistant about the difference, he asked for the details on where the tent was being sold. Rang them, asked if it was in stock at the price and when he was satisfied, he matched the price for me

My idea of camping is to take a swag and live out of the back of the jeep.

The wife does like her luxuries. Admittedly we are normally an hours drive from the nearest stores somewhere in the bush camped next to the Murray, so having as much on hand makes it a bit more comfortable.

give everything a good clean and make sure there is no grass or dirt on them and you should be fine.

If in doubt, camping here is massive, and prices on good camping gear is reasonable, and basic camping gear is very cheap.

when we go camping, we are similar to tonyman, we have LED light strips, esky's, battery boxes for power, 2 fridges, massive canvas tent etc etc.

camping aussie style is definitely a lot different to European camping if you are heading bush (normally free camping as well BTW)

If you don't like the heat, then Adelaide might not be what you are looking for.

It is not unusual for them to get 8-10 days in a row of high 30's and low 40's in the summer.

Landy's are quite common and plenty of places for parts so that shouldn't be a major issue.

I think that a 7-8 year old vehicle that will cost a few grand to get here plus getting it compliant will probably cost as much once it has arrived as buying second hand here.

You won't have the issue of getting a grey import insured, possible lower resale value for that reason, issues getting compliant and don't forget as well, it has been subjected to the British weather for the last 7-8 years.

Also didn't have to pay extra months rent up front. Most agents saw that as more of a hassle that benefit!

Thats quite quick. well done.

I read stories of people paying minths upfront, but that seems to be more the minority, and never in Melbourne.

The market seems to have eased a bit as well, which takes some of the stress out of things as well.

If you already have work, or can produce bank statements that show you are low risk, you shouldnt have to pay more than a couple of weeks & bond up front.

There are quite a few that have done it, but we have had plenty of new arrivals and all have found rentals within an average of 3 weeks without having to pay out big lump sums in advance.

Ones that I can think of have moved to Lilydale, Tecoma, Montrose, Monbulk, Altona & Dandenong, so all spread out. When we first arrived we got a rental in Tecoma as well and all I did was give a covering letter that I had full time employment from my new employer and that was enough.

I would personally be wary of paying out such large sums for a rental in advance when you dont know the area because you have only been in the country for a few weeks.

As petals has already pointed out, you will have to join the queue of people going after the same rentals, and although 2 weeks is not impossible, you might end up taking something you regret a little further down the road.

Also, if you are shipping furniture & belongings, a furnished rental offers more comfort than an empty rental. sitting in a half empty house and sleeping on inflatable mattresses for 8-9 weeks before your container arrives is not my idea fun :wink:

Depending on where you guys are thinking of starting off initially I expect you can rent a furnished place for anything from 500-750 a week because its just the 2 of you, and an unfurnished rental will be at least 350p.w and probably more. You then have all your bills on top, so its not actually that much of a difference for just a couple of weeks.

hello, i have just purchased a used car and i am in the process of gaining a 457 visa for Oz. can you tell me if the 12 month ownership and use of the vehicle has to be before i actually move over there or could i move there and wait untill 12 months has elapsed and the apply to import the vehicle?

 

thanks

• hold a visa that allows you to apply to become an Australian permanent resident (eg, hold a temporary visa that allows you to apply for a permanent visa)

In addition, applicants must intend to change their residence. Applicants must have been resident in a foreign country (throughout the qualifying period of 12 months’ ownership and use of the vehicle) but now intend to become Australian residents on a permanent basis and remain in Australia indefinitely.

On a 457 you can import a car, but you must have owned it for 12 months before getting the visa.

Also, if you read the above section, if you are planning to apply for LAFHA, this could create a few problems.