janieco

Yes I agree. Perhaps its a government thing to say they have granted x amount of permanent residency visa's knowing full well not all of them are being taken up. I have spent 38 years of my life living in Oz and I am very conflicted as to where I should be. I have 2 children both born in Oz. My parents are now residing in the U.K. and elderly with health issues. Things are rarely black and white. The 3 years to return is not long enough in my opinion. I work like most people and I can not just jet off when I feel like it and maintain the cost of a life in 2 countries.

You are right regarding the tax when I turn 60 if I am not residing in Oz. As I see it the swings in the exchange rate will eat in to it as well 8 years from now. Seems I am not going to win either way.

Yes I agree. I was under the impression that if I did not return then that was that !! After looking through some info it would appear that I have to make a case for right to return and that's not an automatic yes. When I spoke to Oz taxation with regard to my super, some months ago, the guy there said well if you have departed and your right to return has expired then you are no longer a resident. I feel like I have a half visa:confused:

Oh no now I am totally confused. Think I am going to contact immigration to see where I stand.

I am 52. I understand if I still held P/R status that I would have to wait until I was 60. My visa has expired. I do not have the right to reside in Oz. Thanks for your reply. I will be gutted if I can not claim it now

Hi I have had a permanent resident visa status since 1974. I have now been living in the U.K. for the last 4.5 years. I will not be returning to Oz and my visa as I understand it, expired as I did not re-enter Oz 3 years from my last date of departure. My concern is that all the info I can find says that in order to claim my super I need to have been a temporary resident that has now departed. I can not find anything regarding expired permanent residency visa's. I am really worried that my super will forever be locked in OZ :confused:

Thanks for all your thoughts. My British passport has a sticker that states the following ......... Must arrive in Australia within three years from date of last departure. Multiple travel. Holder permitted to remain in Australia indefinitely. Its a Resident Return Sub Class 111 I have been out of Australia for 3 years on 3rd June, this year. I will look in to extending this however I really don't hold much hope. I will contact the Australian Embassy here in the U.K. to see if it can be extended. This visa was originally granted when I was 10 years old in 1974. Will keep you posted Again many thanks for responding. Cheers Jane xx

Hi All, is there anyone out there that has been in my position ? After living in Oz for 37 years I returned to the U.K. I couldn't wait to come home and life has been fantastic here in the U.K. for me. My 2 children now aged 11 and 22 have also been living here with me and are both thriving. I never took citizenship when in Oz. I left with only my Permanent Residency status. If I don't return by June 3rd it will expire. It has never worried me ...... until now !! I don't know why but suddenly I am plagued with doubt. I have been hit with the fear that my kids might return and I am not going to be able to live in Oz again. I have suddenly realised that I am more Australian than I thought ! I NEVER thought I would feel this way and I cant really explain why I am suddenly longing for the smell of Eucalyptus trees, gum trees, Cath & Kim, channel 9 news, twisties, grilled flake, dim sims, wide open space, Magpies swooping and their unique warble, big wide houses and streets etc. I am missing the people I grew up with, worked with and have known for so long. I know I can return for holidays, so why I am I waking up in the night panicking ?? Is it just the permanence of it all ?? Or some thing else .....? :shocked::confused:

Thanks Keith, that's great info. Many thanks for your kind words also Janieco

I believe they have been told it would be around 300 pounds for taxes !! I am so upset as this is a really stressful time and my parents are in their 70's. I will follow this up with the travel agent, thanks BritChickxx

Okay Peach I will check that out, thank you

Hello has any one been in the position of cancelling a return trip to Oz from the U.K. My parents are booked to fly with Etihad in March, for a 6 week holiday in Oz. My mum has just been diagnosed with a tumour and needs surgery A.S.A.P. The travel agent has told them that they can only get the airport taxes back. I am going to chase it up directly with Etihad but thought I would ask on here first so I that I am well armed to tackle this before I make contact. They do not have travel insurance as they were going to take it out prior to leaving and were under the impression that it only covered them from when the flight commenced :sad: Any info or advice would be sincerely appreciated, cheers Janieco xx

Hi all, my parents have recently moved back to the U.K. after living in Oz for 38 years. They each recieve an Oz aged pension and a small U.K. aged pension. Today they went to their local bank to discuss their options for term deposits and their advisor was concerned that their Oz pension would be considered taxable income with in the U.K. Can anyone advise regarding this please. Their pensions are the only income they have. They own their U.K. home. Cheers Janieco :wink:

Hi there, all the information as to your rights etc. will be contained in your lease. I am not sure of your lease terms, month to month ? 6 months ? or 12 months ? The owner has the right to sell the property and if your lease is still current when it sells the new owner has to wear that you can occupy it untill it expires. I have rented myself in the past and its an obligation to keep the house clean and tidy whether on the market or not. My understanding is that 24 hours notice is all that is required for any inspections with regard to selling or re letting the property. I am amazed that you are getting a discount at all. As for the cracks being repaired.....thats the landlords obligation to maintain the property, although its a bit rich that its only an issue when he wants to sell !!! My advice would be to grin and bare it ....in my experience when renting if you have the property in tip top condition, are a pleasure to deal with, you get the pic of the rental list next time round !! Hope this helps.

Thank you DCB I will ring them 2day from the U.K. Fingers crossed xx

Thanx Millie for your kind thoughts. I have been in tears all day. She has been such a lovely gentle cat and I owe her so much for all the joy she has given to my 2 children and myself. I just keep praying that it works out xx

Hi all, we are in dire need of some help !! Our beautiful cat "Mooie'' a Burmese cross is still with out a new home. I returned to the U.K. in June and my parents in Oz have been looking after her, they were going to stay in Oz for a year but thats changed and they are returning in 3 weeks time. We have all tried to find a loving new home for her but have had no luck. The cat rescue people will only take kittens and another shelter in the country were horrible and said she would be kept in a pen for the rest of her life !! She is 12 years old and needs medication every day for the rest of her life. We will pay for her medication for as long as she needs it (she has hyperthyroidism) and will open an account at the vets. Today we had to discuss the possibility of having her put down and I just cant let that happen. She cant handle being confined in a pet carrier for more than a visit to the vets and transporting her to the U.K. was not going to be possible. My parents live on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and I can supply all contact details for them. If you can help in any way I would be most grateful. Cheers Jane xx

What is an Habitual Residency test ??

Hi my parents are moving back to the U.K. and have cleared out most of thier large household stuff. They now have personal, sentimental and paperwork stuff that amounts to approx. 5 tea chests. What is the most cost effective and simplest way to get it back to the U.K. Cheers Janieco :wink:xx

Hi I am seeking advice for my parents who are becoming Oz citizens soon. They reside in Oz and have done since 1974. They presently receive a British aged pension and Oz aged pension as they are retired now. If they were to move to the U.K. would the Oz aged pension still be paid to them when they are residing in the U.K. ??? They have recently sold thier home in Oz and plan to return to the U.K. and live there for a considerable time. Do they actually need to be Oz citizens to receive the Oz pension when they leave ???? Cheers :wink: Janieco xx

Can any body point me in the right direction for obtaining car insurance in England. We arrived in the U.K. last week :wink: and over the moon to be here, however struggling to get car insurance. I have an Oz licence and an International one and a no claims certificate from my Oz insurance company BUT no joy here!!! I have not been a resident in the U.K. for over 20 years either!!! PLEASE HELP I URGENTLY NEED A CAR !!!!

Thank you pintpot, thats very helpfull and gives me a much needed insight in to the mysterious world of U.K. property !!

I am in the process of buying a property in the U.K. What should have been a 4 week settlement is now in to week 14 with no end in sight!! It is a ground floor flat, one of 2 with the top floor being flat 2. The flat is ''title good leasehold'', I have been told this is not a good type of leasehold to have. Further more there does not appear to be a council planning certificate issued that recognises the creation of the 2 flats in the first place. The lease is for 125 years. Can anyone advise me regarding the lease status or their own experience with a ''title good leasehold''. My solicitor has all but given up as the owners legal people are not responding to requests for further info !! :confused:

Thanks Quoll, yes I had better get my skates on. I will not book any tickets untill I have them safely in my hands. I have not been on here for a while and when having a quick read of some posts realised that you were back in the U.K. I was so happy for you as I know how much it has meant to you, ENJOY ,and all the best to you. You have always been so supportive of others and I am wrapped that your own dreams are being realised xx

Petals a huge thank you !! Its got every thing that I need to make it all happen:wubclub: Cheers Jane xx