vickyplum

Me and my OH did this with our last rental (offering up 6-months in advance is not quite a deposit to buy a place) and it works a treat with landlords.

I agree wholeheartedly with LizzyTinKnicks. I have rented for close to 10 years, for various reasons, first in the home counties and now in London. The "them and us" way in which tenants are spoken about, is thoroughly disrespectful. I am sure there are many scum bag tenants, and there are also many scum bag landlords. But there are good versions as well.We do not exist merely to pad out the private landlord's pocket! However, I accept that I choose to be a tenant, but living in an area where 2-bed flats can reach £500k +, taking that step into a huge 25+ year loan, can be daunting, particularly when not being a super-high earner. How about a relationship with tenants paying their rent on time, not trashing the place, and in return they are treated with respect and their landlords then choose to keep their home (yes it's your house but it's my home) in a liveable condition. And tenants in the UK have very little in the way of "power" FYI. end of rant :swoon:

Evening everyone I am browsing the forum, idling away my Sunday evening. I wondered if Brits have experienced difficulties in getting jobs in Australia (regardless of trade / profession) due to employers having a preference for locals or people not on a visa? I live in London and regularly come across Aussies (and Kiwis, + other Europeans etc) in my line of work (I'm a PA) but the job market here is much larger, so there's more opportunity, even though it can still sometimes be a struggle to get a job. So does anyone have any insight on this / or an opinion? Thanks VP

Both - but only because I'm not sure if vitamins are classified as "food". Probably not but might be worth doing a bit of Googling !

I think it's fine if they are commercially packed - ie, you got them from the shop and they are unopened. And you should declare them. Happy to be corrected by more knowledgeable types!

Do you know why they were turned down...?

thanks for your concern CollegeGirl I have submitted two form 888 and my birth certificate, but it's the "short" version and doesn't have my parents' names on it, so am waiting for the "full" version to arrive from the General Register Office, which is very slow in being sent out. But as you say, I'll get onto the missing things ASAP!

Hi all Finally submitted my (our) 309/100 defacto visa application to Australia House in London. A couple bits still missing (one of my friend's statutory declarations and my full birth certificate) but will be sending them on as soon as I receive them. Feels good to have all the paperwork off the dining table, and now keenly awaiting any sort of communication...

Ha, I can well imagine - but at least the BBQ bloke saw the funny side. Getting broody for dogs now - must stop looking at the cute photos! :cute:

great pic -he looks a proper chunky surfer dude

adorable @Tcrejbf - I love Beagles, such soulful little faces I hear they're a bit stubborn but quite good family pets?