Apollo

Thanks a tonne Arrows. Out of interest you mentioned headrests there and I am jut wondering how different the UK spec models are from Oz regulations? Could I end up having to completely revamp seats, lights and indicators? From your own industry experience roughly how pricey am I looking at conversion of a standard UK Jag to Australia regs? Cheers

Hi Paul. If you don't mind me asking how much roughly was your total bill for shipping it over, checks and conversion to 'Aussie vehicle standards' eg. Curved side mirrors/KPH speedometer etc? Thinking of bringing my Jag XF over. Thanks Ap

G'd day Iron Chef. You may be seeing me in a suburb near you soon[emoji23] Please can you give us your advice on the following car: - year of manufacture: 2010 - make, model & variant: Jaguar XF Luxury - body type (coupe, convertible, etc): Sedan - engine size & fuel type: 3.0/Diesel - transmission: Auto - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc): Rear Wheeler - mileage: 84,000 miles - any special features, options or modification: N/A - does it have aircon: Yes - realistic current UK market value: £8,500-9,000 - Australian RedBook value [uSED]: AUS$20,400 - $23,000 - Australian market value: AUS$24,000 - which Australian state/city: SA/Adelaide Cheers Apollo

This is incorrect information. I have just been nominated by SA for a 190 this morning and no proof of funds was requested.

Errrrm this is very judgemental and lacks incite! Being in a hot climate IS A VALID AND MAJOR reason to want to move to another country. All things being equal in two 'first world' countries then of course climate can play a major role in the decision. It's these kind of statements that have raised some fireworks on this forum. Just because it may be a minor factor in your life doesn't mean it has to be for everyone. I say to OP just have a look at the pros and cons like already said and if HOT WEATHER IS part of your main reasons then yeah you have a good enough reason to try it out. It's good to hear both sides of the coin but some people here are hell bent on trying to point the bleakest picture of Oz. If it's another first world then it will be hard to settle but it's no Basra. Phew! minus b plus/minus the square root of b squared minus four A C all over two A.

Let them speak. Good to hear something that is NOT right wing being said on your many posts. minus b plus/minus the square root of b squared minus four A C all over two A.

Thanks for this. Trying to navigate with it on smartphone it's a little cranky. Will use desktop. minus b plus/minus the square root of b squared minus four A C all over two A.

That's what I thought. Will check out South Morang sure. It's such a hard thing to find the balance between travel distance and convenience especially when still of shore like I am. Plus when you keep hearing warnings upon warnings on the rise of housing expenses in Melbourne it's worrying. Thanks for taking time to help out. Really appreciate it. minus b plus/minus the square root of b squared minus four A C all over two A.

Okay thanks. These house prices are filling me with dread. Looks like renting may well be a more practical option for us. minus b plus/minus the square root of b squared minus four A C all over two A.

Okay I get you now. Amazing how easily manipulated we all are hey. I am assuming that when you say infrastructure you mean mainly shops and trains right? minus b plus/minus the square root of b squared minus four A C all over two A.

Well we are not specifically fussed on which side of town but I am working on the assumption of securing a job in and around Preston area so I had assumed it would be easier to stay north of CBD than having to cut across town to get to work. Is this incorrect? minus b plus/minus the square root of b squared minus four A C all over two A.

Thanks Parley. I hear what you are saying. Just that when you listen to people talking here it's as if certain suburbs are 'ghettofied' which probably isn't the case. You mentioned lack of capital growth because the demand is less. Do you mind giving an insight of why these areas are generally unappealing to the residents if the infrastructure is not too dissimilar to the more established suburbs? minus b plus/minus the square root of b squared minus four A C all over two A.

I am aware a few threads regarding this topic have been done so I am going to be a bit more specific hopefully. Planning to take the plunge but as we've all been warned that house prices in North Melbs have shot up significantly how are people affording this? Is it doable to buy a home in the 550 - 600k mark within a radius of 60 mins max travel into the CBD for work? I will be looking for 3+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 cars parking spots. Don't care for the coast and would like a decent (read leafy) suburb which is child friendly. Tennis club nearby wouldn't hurt too[emoji12]. I have been on domain.com and seen houses for price range but have no idea what kind of neighbourhoods they are. Hopefully someone can help? Cheers Apollo minus b plus/minus the square root of b squared minus four A C all over two A.

Hi Matt. I see no one has answered so I am going to try and say a little. I am also a BMS and did look into the 189 but like you I was faced with the prospect of sitting the AIMS exam. I did IELTS as well which was easy and got assessed as a MLA. I looked at the questions and although they appear relatively easy I have zero experience in anything other than Haematology. Now I have decided against doing it as it's all too much cause I am in the middle of an MSc. I am now planning to go with an alternative visa and just take my chance with jobs. There aren't many of us on these forums so you may struggle to get help here. About AIMS and IBMS, they have no link whatsoever and I find this strange. I think if one is a member then they should have concessions. Sorry couldn't help but all the best. minus b plus/minus the square root of b squared minus four A C all over two A.

I looked into this before but left it because one of the conditions of a 190 nomination was having a job offer on hand or proof to show that the employment type is in demand. I couldn't do either. minus b plus/minus the square root of b squared minus four A C all over two A.

This is for those who left the UK with PR already in place. I am aware that it is harder to secure a job whilst offshore but are there any individuals who managed this successfully? Would love to hear about any recent stories especially in the social work field or similar. I am hoping to land in Melbourne. Many thanks, Apollo minus b plus/minus the square root of b squared minus four A C all over two A.

I know where my money is on the likely 'state of Britain' in 10 years post-Brexit. That is all I am going to say. minus b plus/minus the square root of b squared minus four A C all over two A.

This[emoji115]. I am also in this position, well kind of. What I presumed was that one is allowed to apply for more than one application at a time so it is possible that you get the 457 done and then soon after apply for a 189 'off your own back'. There is no rule against this as far as I am aware. The body applying for your 457 and the relocation package have nothing to do with the PR visa you would have applied independently. I know two people doing this. This could reduce your worries in case your workplace went tits up. If this is incorrect then I stand to be corrected by someone. minus b plus/minus the square root of b squared minus four A C all over two A.

@ the Holmesy. Hope you are doing okay. Just wondering what you decided on in the end. We are in a similar position as you were wife is a social worker and we also preferred Queensland. However, we have decided on the that if we were to uproot from our rather very comfortable life here in the UK then we have to have a PR visa. You mentioned that the 489 was taken off but I think it was reinstated. Correct me if I am wrong. They have taken social workers off 190 but I think its back on the former (489) visa category. I see you mentioned NSW but have you considered Victoria? This is what we are thinking to do. Melbourne seems to have more job opportunities for her as well as being a bit better for my profession (not great but ok) as well. Also Adelaide seems to be favourable for a 190 have you looked into it?

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