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Thanks Scrutineer, I will when we get there! Joan

Hi. SCRUTINEER, SORRY FOR ADDRESSING YOU as Julie. Regards Joan

Hi Starlight, thanks for that,it just shows you are never to old to try something new? your family gave him happiness in his final years, you couldn't have given him more. Regards Joan

Hi Julie, The 143 CPV is the one you pay in all £50000 it's a lot ,but that gets you a perminent visa. This also gave both of us Medicare,it also included £10000 which I gave my son to sponsor us. your family in oz ,as to open a bank in the account in the Government Bank and the £10000 stays in the account for 10 yrs. thats for if you fall on hard times. You get it back in 10 years with interest. It takes 18 months There is a 15 year waiting list on the other visa.which was to long for us. They are making it difficult for retirees to get in,so the sooner you get in the better. JoanX

Hi Iron Chef , thanks for you advice. Warm Regards Joan

Hi Danny I totally agree, they rob you when you are there and do the same when you leave. Unless you live in the EU. Warm Regards Joan

Hi,Julie, Thankyou for your reply, we received our visa last year,which took 18. months in all. we are going to Adelaide SA We have been out twice and enjoyed our stay.my Son took us to lots of places including Clarence Vale where they make the Wine. Last year when we were over there, we got our Medicare sorted out and opened a Bank Account. The house is up for sale,so when it's sold we will be on our way hopefully. I wish you luck with everything, and I am sure you will have a better life in Oz. Warm Regards Joan

Hi,Maryrose, Thanks for your reply,we looked at the pension side of things,and have know problem with that .With the sale of our house and pensions,we should have a comfortable life. Warm regads Joan

Hi Everyone, I am moving to Australia on a 143 CPV Visa in the near future to be near my Son and his family. I would love to hear from anyone who as made the move for the same reason . I am in Medicare and have a Bank. Account. I wouldl like to hear about your experiences good or bad as it is a big step at our age. All replies will be bet much appreciated. Warm Regards Joan

Hi Iron Chef, Can you please advice me?I have a SLK 200 which I have had since new 2001.It has done 67000 mies.I have used it as a second car and it is mint,the problem is it has no Air con. Do I need this if the roof is down?I am going to Adelaide.Looking at the prices in oz they are double the price for a much higher milage.I love my car, but want to be realalistic.I have heard it cost the earth in taxes ect. Regards Joan

Hi, can you please advice me? I am moving to Adelaide in the near future,iam a senior citizen female and I have a Mercedes SLK.200 I have had it as second car since new 2001 and it has done 67.000 miles . It is my pride and joy,but does not have Air con, with the roof down is this a problem? I have looked on Auto Trader in Oz. and find they are hard to come by, or a 2011 cost 80.000 Aus dollars what do you think? Is it worth shipping it over?the value in UK is £3500 Regards Joan

Hi, Thanks for that I think I wil do as you do . Warm Regards Joan

Hi, Thanks for your reply. Regards Joan

Hi Thanks for your reply,sorry I meant should I have my pension arranged to be paid directl to my Australian bank. Which will be froze, or keep my pension as it is being paid into my UK account,then transfer myself two or three times a year. Warm Regards Joan

Hi everyone, we will be moving to Australia in the near future,I have heard that to bring your car over is not wise,as there are a lot of taxes to pay when it reaches Australia.. Thus making it not viable.We have had the car well over twelve months. Warm Regards Joan