Londonpom

Wishing you the best of luck. We moved to Mels 3 months ago and have no regrets at all. With change comes nervousness/anxiety at times but I would have had that if I moved 50 miles from London too! Poms In Oz site has been a goldmine of advice, reassurance and experiences.

Not sure re that last question Jimbob but would be understandable if its all for a valid reason although i'd be starting to get rather concerned on 14 weeks too. I had 3 quotes and not one of them said stuff would be held in the UK that long. Looking at my paperwork:

Collected from London home: 31.8.16

Left UK: 12.09.16

Arrived Melbourne: 4/11/16

I had 5 bikes with 2 of them worth over £1500. Every bike box got opened by customs apart from the one in a wooden box..I brought a new Karcher pressure washer just for this job with the reasoning that 2 dirty bikes treatment (or disposal which also costs $$) would cost the same as the new washer!.

We got pulled on 2 items: a pair of shoes that needed gamma radiation (even though they looked super clean!)... $50 for treatment and a xmas wreath that the removal man tried to snuck in a cupboard ($50). I think I did well, especially as I took gardening tools, camping gear etc. I've heard some horror stories.

I didn't bother with the trampoline and remember dont bother with car child seats as not to AUS standard.

Much appreciated A, that sounds logical and understandable. I need to see if CGT is applicable to share transfer too. I don't think it is from what I understand.

Could the new Australian company not fully acquire the UK company, in which case the foreign income becomes the new co's income and you can prove historic trading?

Do you mean more than just the shares? (sorry, my work is not within this field so I get easily confused)

I'm not sure the banks will look at historical trading of the UK company at all, only from the date the AUS company started trading/got registered etc.

Anyone moving to Oz with UK income needs to follow this really carefully if they want a home loan. Every door has been shut on me. Disappointing as I've spent a small fortune on residency, I only require a 50% LTV home loan so fairly low risk (I would say!) and have 4 years full HMRC account etc. Maybe I should go to the Court of Human Rights with the Australian banking industry...,my right to a home and all!

Thank you Ken for your reply. I note Bendigo require:

"The most recent business & personal tax returns (for sole trader, company directors and/or Trust beneficiaries) for a full financial years trading together with the notice of assessment and supporting trading financials, together with a copy of the current 12 months integrated client account statement that shows all taxation requirements are up to date and in order."

Not sure if that means one year or two....I know its going to take some time to show the income which is fine and I have Oz operations under way already so by the end of the year there should be some trade, as long as I can secure a loan at some point all correctly. It does not look like this foreign income policy is going to change for a while....:arghh:

Hi all, we've used ******** to ship our belongings from the UK to Perth. They were collected 14 weeks ago and we've been advised last week that they've not even left the UK yet, with no information when they might do so. When we got the initial quote they told us 6-12 weeks so we banked on it being the 12 weeks, but to hear it might be another few months is concerning. We are sharing a container so apparently need to wait until it is full. Is this just something we have to live with & part of emigrating? If anyone has any advice or experience it would be useful to hear. Thanks, Dean

Hi Dean I find it strange they are waiting to fill a container over such a long period but I can only go on my personal experience, how long is it? 200ft! I shared a 40ft container and from leaving my house to arrival in Melbourne including customs it was 12 weeks I recall. Thats with plenty of bikes and garden gear etc. Maybe one of the partners here will have the knowledge of why its sitting there. I was extremely happy with the company I used, maybe I got lucky....

Has anyone had any experiences of owning a company both in the UK and Oz? in relation to share ownership. I am a Director of both and its near as damn impossible to get a home loan at the moment for a construction build rural without showing Oz income (my Oz company is new so no turnover for several months). I understand the Oz company could own the shares of the UK company thereby showing Oz income. Its a tad complex and not my area...I am PR in Oz and likely to be non resident UK for 2017/18.

Thanking you!

I didn't think you could get a tax free allowance if you were non resident, but hopefully someone can clarify?

My understanding is that a UK resident (as in born here) has an increase to their personal allowance (PA) if they are classed as non resident to 11k from the usual 8k. If you are a director then dividends are taxed at 0% for the first 5k then 7.5% kicks in, making a healthy tax saving.

However they give on one hand and take on the other....For a resident born in a Commonwealth country and returning back the UK personal allowance drops to zero! The PA was dropped several years ago.

Thats my understanding from my accountant but dont take this as a given! Its a learning curve for both of us as I have just moved to Oz and there are plenty of challenges ahead if you still have UK income (which I do).

Visa application submitted May 23rd 2016, health checks September 10th, visa sub class 100 granted 25th Oct. As I was in Oz for 10 days on a tourist visa I now need to go to NZ for 5 working days!!:arghh:

My dog has just arrived in Oz and I picked him up 2 days ago...he is eating for a horse and snuggling up (thats because Melbourne has been cold at night lately!). A little edgy and I don't think he has slept much but all in all he arrived clean, healthy and his Petair box was spotless. One couple picking up their dog from Donnybrook Rd had driven 9 hours from Sydney!

A few things that can catch you out while I remember (I am presently waiting on my sub class 100 visa).

1. Note down every time you are out of UK last 10 years. They request dates.

2. Put both your names on all utilities (gas, elec, water), council tax etc and print out before closing any accounts.

3. Have a joint back account asap! if you dont have already.

4. Take pics etc together

5. Keep all the above in a folder!

I used an agent. It pushed me along...

Ditto that. Just sign it yourselves and date it. Provide pictures seperately as these get uploaded/attached from what I understand. I wrote 1 and 1/4 A4 page and thats all. My BT phone bill just has my name as did 2 x mobile numbers but I have council tax going back 5 years and joint mortgage since 2011. Good luck!

It looks like it... I have Maxi Cosi to European Standards but definitely no AUS tick...

http://www.maxi-cosi.com/au-en/car-seats/car-seat-safety/car-seat-laws-and-regulations/australia-laws-standards.aspx

As Quoll stated above. Thats 2 seats not travelling with me!

Approval labels around the world

Australia | Australian Standard AS 1754 | New Zealand | New Zealand Standard NZS 1754

The Australian and New Zealand Standard label, also known as the 'five ticks' approval, indicates reliability, quality assurance and safety as the product’s most valuable attributes.

This older thread explains more..........

http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/transport-shipping/123214-car-seats-australia-what-you-need-know.html

Hi All

Had a good look through the forums and cannot find this subject....

I am moving to Oz in October but will return to the UK in January for 3 months for work (and while my visa is processed) and then return to Oz. Basically, I will travel 2 x year back to the UK for around 3.5 months in total.

Does anyone know if one keeps both driving licences? Or if you have to relinquish one of them? I'm sure I read you are supposed to give one up...

Thanks.

No flat rate in Australia. It's all income related and fiendishly complicated - depending on not just the family income but the income of the higher earner and the income of the lower earner all causing the amount paid to reduce if they go over certain thresholds.

Do you know if they take international income into consideration? (i.e - Income I will carry on earning in the UK and respectively paying UK tax on and likewise a wage the business pays my partner and pays UK tax on). This will be while I reside in Oz and I return to the UK 2x a year for the business.

I had an in-law who has sold last year in Pakenham. There is a massive amount of new builds in this area so be mindful as there may not be alot of other infrastructure without jumping into the car every minute. But I would say that as I am from London so not used to this! I would say anywhere SW of Pakenham has seen the growth so stick with the known towns for friendship/established groups etc. I am moving to Frankston in October for a little while which has a thriving community if you seek such. Good luck!

Ok thanks mate. I'll pass it on. NOt sure why he hasnt' just rung them himself to be honest.

 

I'm not sure where he got the residency two year wait thing from, perhaps thats for a different benefit. As I said, he hasn't dealt with benefits before so may be barking up the wrong tree, woof ! ;-)

The two year wait I understand is for those who are not PR on return, hence he may have seen this while doing his wifes application.

Good to hear as we move to Melbourne in October and my partner has also had 11 years out of Oz! (I am in the process of applying for residency).

Personally I would buy there so you can style the sofa with the type of property and not damage it moving it around rentals etc. We are not bothering with the matresses and will buy new. But that is also because I don't fancy 6 weeks on the floor in the UK too!

Ditto that. We are taking settee, tv, nice cupboards but they are all in good nick. Other things are straight to freecycle, friends etc. I presume you have cracked on with your visas etc?!

I am moving in October with AP and there rep was extremely good when he came round. Follow up has been good on email and they delivered boxes this week as planned... so all good for now. I had a lovely mail from another company and can dig out for you if any use...

Hi Iron lady, hope you can assist...having troube finding 2004 diesel models in red book....

2004

Audi A4 Avant estate

1.9 Tdi Diesal

- manual

- front wheel drive

- 100'000 miles

- Bose music system

- aircon - yes

- UK Price - £2810

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Cannot seem to find many diesel models, none on sale!

Victoria (Frankston).

Hi all, newbie on this so go easy on me!

I'm in the process of visa application and really love Bright with family/friends down in Frankston area. I have been in London since birth so used to city life but long for the hills or waterside. I have 2 young children that love the outdoors.

Has anyone from a city made the move to such a rural environment and dealt ok with the emotional uplift??, specifically Bright that still has a large tourism trade.

I worry I could feel quite insular if I rush such a decision. The other option is to buy Frankston area where I know I have good support and transport links and enjoy my holiday time in Bright.

I am an outdoor man at heart; biking, distance running etc and can quickly set up clubs and contribute to the community in my line of work.

I will either rent both UK property/Oz house or sell straight up and buy outright in Oz as gaining a mortgage could prove difficult with just UK based income for a few years (I intend to travel to UK 3-4 time per year for my work).

Has anyone had this specific experience (town v rural) and lived to tell the tale?! Regrets, reflections, errors, enlightenment even???

Many thanks

I went there while on holiday as my brother in law brought a new build. Nice enough house but the house expansion is huge. The entire section behind him and to the side zoned for new houses. The view gone. On a positive note I guess if you buy in the main part of town this is not such a concern. My own view is this is pretty bad town planning. With the railway crossing present I would dread to think what traffic will be like in 5-10 years time, but then I am a Londoner and can see the future!

Hi everyone,

 

Please can you offer me recommendations on a good migration agent please. I have 1 year to get PR!!

 

Thanks in advance

 

Cassie x

First time on here so not sure if allowed to post up people but can forward you details of mine who really knows his stuff. In the process at the moment of doing a visa.