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Id also be interested in knowing this, we are thinking of NSW from Perth.

Polly, we are in a similar position. Been in Perth 18 months and dont feel its the place for us. Work is great for hubby and the place is nice, weve got some amazing friends but theres things missing. Im not going to say we dont miss family, we do but thats not pulling us back to the uk. Think its the question of, education, stability, hubby is worried about will he ever be able to afford to retire here, whereas he would in the uk? we have 2 small children and although the 'outdoor' lifestyle is great and our 3yo can swim, thanks to being in our pool everyday, what else is there for them? Most of the summer its too hot to go out, so its only like being in the uk on a rainy day! ha. Oh i dont know, maybe we should try over on the east? Its so hard, decisions decisions, and expensive ones at that! :unsure:

We are thinking the same, moving from Perth to Melbourne. Been here just over a year but its quiet. My OH is pulling his hair out with boredom. All he seems to do is work and then is too knackered to do his hobbies, kite surfing, scuba diving etc. Hes wants a change and im not convinced of Perth either. Although i have a great network of friends and so do our little ones im not sure on education. Why is Perth behind the rest of the country? Arrggghhh its so tough, trying to make the right decision

I found out i was pregnant a month after our medical. I informed our CO only as we were going out there earlier than initially thought and it actually helped in processing the visa a little quicker (in my opinion). Although there is no need to tell them unless you plan on having your baby in the uk, then it has to be added to your visa. Im now in Oz and will be having this little one here.

Hi Nicola, We went to Bridgewater for our medicals in July and they were great. We, meaning my daughter (22 months at the time) and myself. All we took was our passports and passport photos (i think) but for piece of mind ask them when you book your appointment. They were so helpful and friendly, dont be afraid to ask questions, i did ! As you'll have to have a chest x-ray it is easier if you have someone with you to look after your little ones but if not there are staff available to help you out, i'd let them know though, the x-ray doesnt take long. The examination itself took 30 mins for the two of us. The little ones examination is nothing, its basic, height, weight, eyes, limb and spine check over. The stuff you'd get done at your doctor/midwife. Think thats everything... if not im sure someone else will fill in the missing bits As for your police clearance checks, you have to send the originals in along with a copy and a self addressed envelope. They will then return the originals to you. Hope i've helped you out and not confused you ! Good luck Sam

Emdemp, We applied for 100/309 and we''ve just been told we'll be getting subclass 100 (permanent) me and our little girl. My OH is British but has his Oz PR visa, we're not married and have been together 4 1/2 years. So im guessing if we get permanent residency im sure you will. Still takes 6 months to process though.

I have received TWO lovely emails. One yesterday and one today from my CO. Yesterday was to tell me we will be granted our visas, approximtely 6 months from application lodgement and today was to say we will be granted permanent residency :jiggy: So happy right now

We've gone with crown at just under £4200. They werent necessarily the cheapest but we really liked them and have heard great reviews. They been and packed up our home now and there is NO room left in that container, got our monies worth!

They did say that we'd have to leave the futon bed behind but my OH was having none of that so we've 'tried' to have a good clear out to create space for it. Just hope we've done enough. Suppose we'll find out tomorrow :wideeyed::smile:

We've got Crown coming on Thursday to pack up our home and im in major panic mode :eek: Im looking around thinking 'surely i can get rid of some of this' but im looking blind. Any recommendations as to what to leave behind. Things you wish you didnt bring. We're taking pretty much everything as its all relatively new.

I've not heard of a phone interview so i'll be interested to hear what questions they do ask. Good luck with it

They say the average is 3 months, however, there is no chain so it can happen a lot quicker. If your buyers have their mortgage in place then i'd agree with Chardy in that it could happen in 6 but id say 6-8 wks to be on the safe side. From past experience though you and your buyer need to tell your solicitors you want a quick move and keep pestering them. It might annoy them but thats what you are paying them for. Good luck

My OH has his permanent residence visa but he still lives in the uk with us. So on my application i just provided a copy of his passport and the page that has the visa attached and in his personal statement he added the date he validated his visa. Good luck with the process

It took less than an hour for me and my daughter. The longest part was waiting for my x-ray, which wasnt long. So i'd say double that time and you'll be about right If you are going to Bridgewater Hospital they are lovely.