deelydog

Happy New year to you all! Hope you all had a lovely xmas, we enjoyed a lovely xmas with family in UK after being in oz for the past 2 years. However, we were there on a 457 visa and had to return in July due to redundancy. It was a move we didn't want to make but all has been good back in UK with jobs , being near family etc but hubby and kids are struggling to settle and want to return! So we have decided that OZ is where we would like to be and want to start our PR visa Application. So I am looking for some advice on how to get started. Hubby has completed the IELTS test in June and passed with flying colours, so can anyone recommend an agent that we could use to get things underway. Thanks sooo much in advance x

That's what I thought. Thx for info.

Hi all, Been in oz for 18mnths under my OH 457 visa. Just been advised the company is closing and he is being made redundant we really don't want to leave oz but not sure how easy it is to get another sponsor to take over our visa. I also have just been offered a really good full time position so I was wondering if I were able to take over the visa or if there is any other visa we can apply for in this situation? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance

w arrived on 11 th oct and we were staying in a company apartment in bondi for first 4weeks.....but sadly can't afford a family home by the coast ... Tbh rental market was quite easy....we had a relocation agent showing us around and the 2nd house we looked at we decided to apply for. It's really nice....but keep driving round to check out the neighbours!We move in a week on sat. Kids have settled really well....they aren't in school yet tho...looked at 3 today, one public and 2 private....so we just deciding which to apply for then hope to get them in next week. It really is lovely here and was in the 30's today!!!! Im a newbie here too but if I can offer any advice pls shout!

Hi w8enn.....thanks for reply. We are currently in a serviced apartment and have been driving around the areas around there the last few days...it really does look lovely but just wanted others thoughts. Where are you now...u still in uk? Give me a shout when you get here!

Hi all, Anyone living in or around this area and if so can you advise what kind of neighbourhood it is. We are due to move there in 2 weeks and would like to know a bit more about it. We are family of 4, mum,dad, 8yr old and 5 yr old. Just don't want to move half way around the world and regret the area we have chosen to rent in. Many thanks in advance everyone xx

Thanks guys... Guess we will sell here and buy there.

Hi all Need to pick your brains again....is there any possibility we can ship the kids wooden climbing frame to Sydney.....think the answer maybe no due to it having been sat in our garden for 3yearsbut the kids love it! Any advice greatly appreciated. Thx guys

Hi all... Just a quickie to pick you brains.... How much does it cost for a full head colour, cut, and blow dry in the hills area? Thanks in advance guys, a minor thing I know....but I need to make sure I can cover the grey hairs...as I'm sure my head will be full of them by the time I get there

Brilliant idea....we off to Sydney in sept......count us in..

Vino always does the trick.....and they have some great wine in oz....bring on that stress free life!

Hi there, we too moving end of sept and hubby working at airport. He is happy to commute as long as we get a nice family friendly area, so will be interested in all responses you received......I'm terrified now....only few weeks to go...eeeek

Yep...I will try the surfing and thought about helping out at kids school too..... Where abouts in Manchester are you from? We from stockport area. Are you in Sydney now?

Ooooh....even better!