mehdi80

Nope... but it took almost 24hrs to get the visa once they received... maybe just some background checks as I'm a dual national living in a country that isnt either of my nationalities!

jmo... Perth, and very much looking forward to it,

Applied 17th Dec 2015... form 80 requested/submitted 8th Feb. 457 visa to self and wife granted today 9th Feb. Fairly quick i think. Good luck.

Thanks guys...

We're in the same position. Moving to Perth shortly, job in CBD and can afford around 600 a week. I dont mind driving up to 30mins to work though... any other newly-built suburbs good for for an mid-30s couple with no kids?

Like NicF said, I've alread landed a decent job there (despite the downturn that I head is happening). I think we're planning on shipping all our existing furniture there... but we also fancy buying a few new pieces like a bed, bar and stools, etc. Plenty of choice in Dubai as all international brands are here, but I hear I wont be spoilt for choice in Perth and prices would be more expensive? So.... should I buy new furniture here and ship?

Finally signed the contract and now the countdown begins for a move to Perth.

As a British expat living in Dubai for 8 years and earning tax-free, still not sure whether we're doing the right thing by moving to Perth... but money isn't everything and we're looking forward to a whole new chapter.

One of my many questions is... knowing that my company will pay for our shipping costs. Should we buy new furniture in Dubai and ship it to Perth? Or would that not be worth it? We have some decent furniture already... but I wouldnt mind a new bed and sofa/etc. Should we buy here and ship? or should we buy in Perth? I can get a decent bed-set here (with Mattress) for 2000AUD.

Are there any online retailers where I can check prices and compare them to here.

Thanks in advance....