Lauren & Luke

Hi Craig, Thank you for the info. Did you use a tax agent? Are you using an rental agent? Where in Australia are you heading? It would just be me, my husband and our british bulldog Daisy. We initially wanted to head to Perth but when we had our consultation back in March 2020, the visa we were advised to take was the 491 but that didn't cover WA. My husband would be the main applicant as he is a joiner. I work for an insurance company, unfortunately that is not in demand Lauren

Hi Bob, Just wondering if the restrictions on flying snubbed nose dogs have changed? I believe an airline suspended them flying due to a dog dying. I have a british bulldog so she would fall under this category, so just interested if they are now able to fly again? And if so is there any changes to the guidelines of them flying? Lauren

Thank you Marisa. Glad I am thinking logically ha. Hope your well. Lauren

Hey, Yeah it is a bit of a mindfield isn't it? I definitely think it is worth the cost of a consultation with an expert. We like to do everything right and by the book so I am definitely going to take the advice given on this thread. The sensible approach for us would be to rent our house in the UK, rent in Australia and IF we get granted the PR to sell up and then buy in Australia. We are thinking if we didn't get the PR then at least we have our home to come home too so we don't have to restart on the property ladder. We have already had interest in someone wanting to rent our house if we made the move at the monthly cost we would want. And we know the family well and it is a married couple so I don't think we would have any issues there. The hard part is just finding the right people because we don't want to be on the other side of the world and having to deal with any issues. But then there is the option of a rental agent. Do we go with an agent or don't we? There is loads to consider and everyones circumstances are different, it is just finding the right path for us. Where is it your moving to? We are right at the beginning of the process so it will be a while yet for us. We have already had a consultation with a migration agent back in March 2020 so we have an idea of where we are heading in terma of visa's. Just a few things to iron out here and this pandemic to deal with then we are ready. Lauren

Hi everyone, Thank you all for your replies. It has been interesting reading them all. I am a little confused with some of it but that is understandable as this is all new to me and I have no knowledge of it whatsoever. The idea was to obtain a temp visa and by the end of it be able to have PR. I think it is the 491 visa I am referring too. We would rent our house in the UK and whilst on the temp visa we would rent in Australia. IF we were granted a PR visa then at this point we would look to sell our UK property and buy in Australia. Depending on salary, savings etc and all going well with the rental on the UK property we might not have to sell our UK home to help finance a property in Australia. We live in Sunderland, NE England. I guess we would be really selective on who we rent our property out to in the UK. We would have to be! Thank you again for all your advice. Feel free to let me know if the above information changes any of the advice given. Hope you are all well and enjoying the sunshine. It is currently below freezing here. My worst time of year ha! Lauren

*** Admin please move if I have posted under the wrong topic *** Hi everyone, Please can someone help me or point me in the right direction? We spoke to a migration agent about visas and the visa he advised us to take was a visa that you can apply for permanent residency after 3 years (or it could have been 5 years! Sorry it was back in March we had the consultation!). The chances of us getting a permanent residency visa straight away is slim because of the number of points we have (Like many people we would be waiting for months even years). We have had long discussions and my husband doesn't want to sell our house in the UK, move to Oz on a temp visa on the chance we would need to return at the end of its term and start the climb of the UK property ladder AGAIN. So, the question I am really asking is... if we were to rent our house out in the UK and rent in Oz until we got permanent residency (if), do we need to pay taxes in the UK and in Oz? I am sure I read we have too. If we do, does anyone know the % or what we need to pay? Do we have to pay the taxes monthly whilst we have a temporary visa in Oz or do we pay the tax if and when we sell the house if we get a permanent residency? Hopefully, if we were to get permanent residency we would then sell the house to use as a deposit for a property in Oz. Any help would be much appreciated and please if I have mentioned anything above which is incorrect, let me know Thank you for reading and thank you for providing any information you may have. Lauren x

Makes sense Good rule to self impose. Something we would definitely consider doing ourselves. Lauren

Ah look at her. She is beautiful, looking very chilled and happy too Yeah I suppose taking a common sense approach seems to be the vibe. Can I ask why 26 Degrees? Just being curious Lauren x

Ah that looks fab Very Jealous! Your house looks so big from what I can see too. Looking forward to see the end result. I bet you can't wait for next summer to use it to its max potential. Lauren x

Morning, Ah we are planning on going to Perth. Lauren x

Hi Cal, Ha ha Daisy is exactly the same. She sleeps the clock round I tell ya. She likes the sun and tends to sit and chill in it (when we have it that is). She moves when she has to though. Ah, that's good that he knows to go to the paddling pool to cool down. Is there anything else you do for him? I suppose walking early morning and late at night would help. Do you have any of the cooling matts I know a few people on here have mentioned? Air con is a must have - Noted! I am sure she will be absolutely fine but as I am a worrier I just want to make sure we do everything we can to make sure she is OK. Do you find there is many BB around in Brisbane? Lauren

This is Daisy. Our 15 Month Old British Bulldog. She is an absolute dream. Very loving and very playful. X

I can only imagine how tiring this may have been. I have watched Luke (My husband) do this a few times for his job. Getting concrete delivered was definitely the best option for you I guess! I am sure with the weather cooling down you will see progress a lot quicker We look forward to seeing some pictures. We wait patiently ha! Lauren

Thank you I will take a look now. I am new to the forum so didn't know you could search for previous threads - Always learning. Lauren

@Metoo Hey, Do you have any updates on your pool and landscaping? Intrigued to see the end result Lauren

Thank you for your reply @Marisawright I have already been in contact with PetairUk for some information on how we go about getting Daisy to Australia along with the cost etc. They replied so quickly with loads of information - they were fab! I was hoping someone would share their journey on how things went for them. Of course every dog is different. Yeah she is young and an absolute dream (when she isn't chewing my skirting boards that is ) If I am being honest she has no bother with her breathing, we were only at the vets yesterday evening for her booster injections and they pointed out how well her breathing is, so fingers crossed this helps her We can't wait to get the ball rolling - Exciting! Lauren

Good Morning, I am just wondering if anyone has shipped a British Bulldog/snub nosed pets over to Australia from the UK? If so, how did they cope on the flight and in quarantine? Did you find they were stressed or did they take it all in there stride? How did you feel/find leaving them for 10+ days? We have a 15 month British Bulldog named Daisy and although I don't think we will actually arrive in Oz for another 18-24 months I was just looking for any information on your journey - if possible. How do they find the heat now they are settled? Is there anything you would recommend to make their travel to Australia and stay in Australia as comfortable as possible? As with all pet owners she is our world so as much information to settle our minds would be greatly appreciated Thank you for taking the time read. Lauren

That means a lot and you have just described us to a T! LOL! We are both determined people and will grab the opportunity with both hands - that's for sure Thank you again and I will most certainly keep you all posted. I am sure you will see a lot more questions from me - Feel free to help Enjoy the rest of your day x

Thank you very much for replying and I personally don't think it was negative at all. I am open to all advice and I know it will change from each person. I understand your views 100% and I wish we made the move years ago (I am 32 and met my husband when I was 15. I'd say we have been talking about this for the last 13-15 years) things just get in the way don't they? General living, weddings etc. ha! I am adamant we will try to make the move (as long as the visa allows us!) I am sure there will be ups and downs and it will be an emotional roller coaster but I just don't want to get to a point where it is too late and I say "I wish we gave OZ ago!" Fingers crossed we get our dream life in OZ! Sending my best wishes to you too x

Great thank you for clearing that up for me. Lauren

Thank you for clearing that up for me - I thought I may have getting it wrong. I'm glad I asked. So on the 189 after the 5 years would we need to re-apply for another 5 years on the 189 or would it mean if we were to have citizenship then we no longer require a visa? Just trying to get it right in my head. Thank you for replying - We appreciate it Lauren

Ah thank you for replying - I enjoyed reading your post (I have read it over a few times ) Seems like John knows what he is doing and will find ways to better your chances of getting a visa. I work for a large insurance company (Car & Home) within a technical team. From what I can see my job is not in demand so Luke's would be the one we would apply on. Obviously we understand this can change. At the moment we are tying up some things at home before we get in touch with John. We are hoping to start our process early 2020. I just hope and pray his job will still be in demand. Would you happen to know if we were to obtain a 189 how long we have before we have to set foot on Australian soil once it is granted? Thinking is it maybe worth starting the process now. With the 189 I know after 5 years we would need to apply for a resident return visa (Subclass 157) to stay in Australia as a permanent resident. Once we have the 157 does that mean we wouldn't have to apply for anymore visa's after this and we can stay indefinitely in Australia? After 4 years we would apply for our citizenship. I can't wait to start this journey but I know at times it will be very emotional and stressful. The Oz lifestyle seems to fit us nicely from what you have said but saying that I want everything done yesterday so some adapting is in order I think Did you find it hard or frustrating finding a job? Lauren

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I have taken a look at the link you provided me and although it does look very straight forward I am worried I ticked a box that I shouldn't have or missed something out and that would jeopardise our chances. I think from the feedback I have been given below an agent is my best bet. I hope your enjoying life down under.

Thank you for your advice, I will definitely take a look at the two people you have recommended.

Thank you very much for your reply. Yeah my friend who is in the process of applying (On her own) has said the government seems to change things quiet a lot and she has said it is an emotional and stressful journey. As I would not be up to speed with the changes or how I would go about finding them out, I think an agent would be our best bet.