vickyplum
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Haha, I felt quite sad I didn't get a 'welcome!' or any sort of fanfare as others have mentioned. But nevermind :cool:
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People see to think that if the UK leaves the EU, there's suddenly going to be more say... The political situation won't change - there'll still be spin and lies. And when you say "we want our country back", what does that mean? Its your country now and it will always be. Unless you want the pre-EU UK back, which would be quite a shock to back-pedal 43 years. Think about your words, don't just regurgitate the tabloid headlines without a thought about what they mean.
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Agree @Kavanagh seems determined to keep the argument going!
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Yes I'd be happy to go live on that side too. Great spot for public transport and would be walkable to CBD also.
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I get mine from M&S and am happy with them. I picked up a few nice T-shirts in there when back in the UK recently, and thought they had a nice range for the summer season. I also order online, as it all comes from UK warehouse so no different to what's in the shops.
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I use Parcel Lockers. They're a great way of doing things and you get a SMS and email notification, when anything arrives for you. The postal service still remains unreliable but at least there are no excuses not to deliver if you are not at home, etc! Be aware they are only supposed to be for AP deliveries, and anything else (from private delivery companies) will still go to the post office and you'll have to pick up (I haven't experienced this but it's what I've seen on other forums + it's on the AP parcel locker website).
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If moving isn't a 'life or death' situation for you and you can't get the area you want, them I personally wouldn't bother. Seems simple to me but ultimately your toss of the coin / decision to make
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I live in Chatswood, so very close to Lane Cove. It's a nice area but my reservation would be the public transport links - depending where you're looking within Lane Cove of course. Maybe do a bit of Googling on walking times from Chatswood / Artarmon stations and see what bus routes go through the area. It might also be worth looking at Willoughby / Castlecrag / Cammeray areas, as they are close to Middle Harbour and also fairly green and open. But less apartments so rental costs will probably be higher.
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Wollongong. Lots of beaches, train to Sydney or drive in 90mins, close to the Southern Highlands which are lovely. Not cheap but more affordable than Sydney (where isn't?!). Large employers such as hospital and Uni + other mainly public sector.
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I think that was a bit of a cheeky comment, from the friend, @Endlesswinter! I know in some places, there is still a sense of 'community', but that's not generally the norm these days. You go to work, the children get an education, taxes and bills are paid, presumably you contribute to the local economy by spending your wages on household goods etc. You seem like you and your family would be good neighbours, not rowdy etc. Apart from everyone becoming clones of each other, I'm not sure what more would be expected!? The mind boggles.
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Q1 - you will only get your bond back after you've moved out. So in order to secure your new place, you'll need to pay the bond before you move in. So yes, I can't think of any other way in which you'd get your bond back before paying the new bond (unless you were in non-rented accommodation in between rentals). Ideally you would have a few days overlap, so you have time to move out and get the place cleaned up, and it's not being done in one big rush. Q2 - you probably could work it out so you get only a few days overlap, but of course it would mean finding somewhere to move into, that dovetails with your move out date. It can be done but you'll limit your options when looking for new places and probably cause a few more headaches on the way!
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I am going to submit a postal vote (at least I plan to, assuming the ballot papers arrive at my parents' house during the time I'm there in May & June!). Didn't want to risk a postal vote from Australia, after hearing many stories about how the card doesn't get here with enough time to return it.
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I think @Eera is also in Mackay.
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Topping up NIC for UK state pension from Aus
vickyplum replied to akiralx's topic in Financial Advice: Ask Vista
Silly question of the day: how did you communicate with HMRC to get the letter/statement? Was it online or you had to call? -
The second doggie looks like a Staffie to me.
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He is just lovely! Such a cutie.
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Your first question - no idea - when I applied, I was given my CO's email address on the acknowledgement / request for medicals etc letter. Second question - I think it was September 2014 and I'm trying to find a thread or post to back this up! EDIT: seems like it was 1 August 2014 when the processing time increased. Details for all visas here: http://www.uk.embassy.gov.au/lhlh/immi_processing_times.html
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second sentence - it took 8 months & 3 weeks
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Yep I had KP (but my visa is granted now). He (she?) was pretty responsive whenever I got in touch with my silly questions...
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I had them but my visa was granted in May, so probably doesn't help...!
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once the visa is granted, you don't need to do anything else. You will be given a date which is the latest point you must enter Australia to validate the visa (it can just be a holiday, you don't have to stay) or you can fly the day after you get the visa approval letter.
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I'd be avoiding Egypt but not for Ebola reasons! See the FCO advice on travelling there: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt It's fine to travel when you're waiting for your visa to be processed, but exercising the usual caution is advised when choosing your destination
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mine was listed on the third page of the grant letter, under "grant details" - or you could log into VEVO and check there instead (or just ask your CO).
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CONGRATULATIONS (and about bleedin' time too!) :cool:
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Must be time for Mr MtT's visa lottery number to be drawn surely? Have you pestered them again lately?...