Lauren & Luke

5 minutes ago, Craig Colas said:

Hi Lauren,

We are doing the exact same thing. We got our 491 visa granted in December 2020 and are renting our house out until we change over to the permanent visa in a few years time.

As mentioned above you don't need to declare your rental income in Australia as it is a temporary visa. You would just need to do one in the UK. In regards to CGT it will be negligible if any depending on if it was your main house you lived in and there is lots of tax offsets against it if that is the case so I wouldn't worry about that either. I would just recommend a reputable state agent to manage it while away and you should be all set.

Craig

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 

On 14/01/2021 at 13:59, BobPetairUK said:

Yes - pets are flying nicely now. It seems the routes are stable. We are flying pets through Singapore and through Qatar.

The issue we have from UK to Australia is that quarantine in Australia is rammed - not quite sure why, but the waiting list is long. So if you want to travel from UK to Australia in 2021, you need to start as early as you can or you will be delayed.

 

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 

16 hours ago, Marisawright said:

Bottom line is that it will cost you thousands of extra dollars to buy while you're on the temp visa - so if you didn't get PR and had to sell, you'd lose a lot of money.  So your strategy is a good one.

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

Lauren

On 26/01/2021 at 13:01, Ausimi said:

Hi Lauren, you are thinking along the same lines than us! 
We are planning to go around October time, if flights are available! And leave our small property here to rent. I have a permanent spouse visa,  and probably will stay there for a long time, However not ready to sell here just in case! 
The practicalities around taxes and rental are something I’m definitely not familiar with and the thought of dealing with all of it specially once we are far away, is daunting. 
 

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

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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

3 minutes ago, LouDYorkie said:

As I said it’s self imposed but in full sun at 26 degrees they don’t walk far at a reasonable pace (maybe 2.5kms) before seeking shade, water and are panting a long time after getting home, it seems to take more of a toll on them.
26 after the sun goes down, they fare a little better but I still prefer it to be cooler where possible.
The optimum for my two is about 20-23 so we can walk and run-then it is me who wants to slow down first .
Also depending on the time of day the bitumen gets hot, too hot for me to hold my hand on so way too hot for their paws.

Makes sense

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

Lauren

39 minutes ago, LouDYorkie said:

We have 2 boxers and we live in Brisbane. We didn’t transport them here so can’t help with that but one is dark brindle and does have breathing issues but she does just fine.
They have a shaded paddling pool to cool off in and they like to lay on the tiled floors. We walk them at first light in summer, I get up around 4:15-4:30 (and go to bed early). I have a self-imposed rule that I don’t take them out during the day when it’s 26 degrees or over and I don’t run with them when it’s approaching that. You soon discover what is too much for each dog

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

4 hours ago, Metoo said:

Picture one, the first bit of concrete we made using the mixer, picture three, ready mixed concrete along back edge.

Picture two, the old fence posts still visible from before we moved the fence. All the reclaimed space will be filled with 1m of garden and 2.4m of decking. 

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

30 minutes ago, calNgary said:

I have never bothered with the cooling mats,although i know some people do... There are a few BB around where i live , they certainly don't seem to be uncommon over here.

Where in Brisbane are you going? Our's love going to Nudgee dog beach, its a bit of trek from here but worth it for them.

 

 Cal 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

9 hours ago, Metoo said:

Hi Lauren,  we made a little more progress.

we spent a week putting in the form work for the concrete base which will hold the mini wall. 

Then a trip to Bunnings to collect the first 30 bags of concrete. We soon realised this was a mistake. 

Lifting the bags was really heavy and you need to lift them to chest height to tip them into the concrete mixer. So, we spent a full day tipping and mixing and smoothing out. Also when you tip the mix out of the mixer it splashes everywhere so we had large sheets of cardboard protecting the fence.

One day of this was enough for us and we hadn’t even done a quarter of the footings. So, we ordered ready made concrete which was delivered on Tuesday. It took about half an hour for the guy to tip it in exactly the right place, no splashing and no lifting, all we had to do was smooth it out. This is the way to go from now on lol.

Meanwhile, we collected a trailer load of top soil and some bags of chicken manure and filled up the first stretch of garden bed ready for planting. 

Progress has been slower than we would like, this is because we are doing this on our days off and, as we both work floating rosters we have had very few days where we are both off together.

Thankfully, the weather is starting to cool down a bit now so it is not quite so punishing, but it is still warm enough to jump in the pool at the end of an exhausting day.

I will add some pics later

 

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

15 hours ago, VERYSTORMY said:

You should start th process early as it is a long process and can take a very long time depending on rabies tests. We have had members fall fould of this. So get going with Bob now. It may seem a long time away, but in the pet shipping world, not long at all.

There are other threads about snub nosed and if you use the search function, there are a fair few. Generally, some airlines will refuse to fly them due to risks with doing so. Others will provide limits on when they can fly. So,magazines, planning early is important. 

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 

3 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

Best bet is to have a chat with @BobPetairUK.  They are a pet shipper run by vets.   Snub-nosed breeds are slightly more at risk of problems when they fly, and of course it's a very long flight so that's bound to be a worry.  However she's young so that's in her favour. 

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

22 minutes ago, Phoenix16 said:

Hey! My views are simply just urging you to maximise your best chances of getting that visa! It takes determination and persistence but you are both young (loads of visa points for that!!) and you both sound really motivated! I genuinely do wish you the best, I love your energy and motivation and I believe you can achieve your dreams and I also think when you do get here you will grab opportunities with open arms and make it all happen for you both.  It really can still be done and once you’ve got your visa (the debate of this post was how best to do that) I think the world will be your oyster!!  My sincerest best wishes to you both, please do keep us updated on your journey, I think it’s wonderful and with wise decisions you will most certainly achieve you dreams xxx

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

4 minutes ago, Phoenix16 said:

@Lauren & Luke, my best wishes, my post wasn’t meant to sound negative, it’s a wonderful aspiration to want to move to Australia, where ever we live in the world it’s humdrum work all week, jobs, responsibilities, commitments... yada yada!, but OZ is certainly a bonus place to wake up on the weekend even when it’s raining!!  Xxxxx

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

3 minutes ago, welljock said:

You don't need to do anything, the Visa is permanent (unless you want to go in and out of the country), you need to apply get citizenship.

If you do get Citizenship you don't require a visa.

Great thank you for clearing that up for me. 

Lauren 

Just now, welljock said:

 

It's not quite correct, it is your right to enter Australia that expires after 5 years; you can stay indefinitely (permanently) within Australia on the expiry of the 5 years. 

You only require the RRV after this if you intend to leave and re-enter Australia.

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 

12 hours ago, SWMOY04 said:

John and his family/team are brilliant. We only had one mishap and that was early on in the relationship but it was quite quickly resolved... nothing major or worth stressing you about.

He had warned us that he has a habit of calling people at dawn to give good news... so when he did call us that fateful day at about 5am... I saw his name on my phone and answered thinking "it cant be...or is it?... its only been 5 months.... dont get too excited...I'm quite possibly dreaming...answer the phone even if its a dream idiot, its about to go to voicemail!" 

And thats how he broke the news that we got our 189.

As far as living here... I wont lie to you... it is VEEEEERY different... theres things I miss about the UK (expediency being a key one)... these guys just take their sweet sweet time... then they have a coffee... then a smoke break... and a posh lunch... then they'll get to your email to tell yoi they have received it and will get back to you... then they have another coffee...which they brew and stir in that plunger kettle for 7 mins straight with 30 second intervals of stirring....its like that EVERYWHERE....Centrelink, work, tradies, Estate Agents...arrrrrggggggghhhhh&h (rant over)

Other than that... its great...the weather is quite warm and temperamental here in Melbourne but im not complaining... people are friendly enough..

Job wise, i think you'll find that us Brits seem to work a lot harder (regardless of the industry) simply because we are used to that.

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

18 hours ago, Jsmull87 said:

If you can do the skills assessment then the rest is plain sailing usually. As he’s self employed, getting the experience evidence will be hardest probably but the same evidence you supply for skills assessment will be what you supply on immiaccount.

if you are organised and your case is straightforward then there is no reason you couldn’t do it yourself. I managed it

your husband probably needs to speak to down under centre to get his assessment and cert first. 

 

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.

15 hours ago, MacGyver said:

If you decide to use an agent make sure it's a good one and don't assume MARA registration necessarily means they're good. I would personally stick to the ones that regularly post on this site as they consistently have very positive feedback here.

We had a bad experience with a MARA agent not of this site. @Raul Senise saved us making a $7,000 mistake after that experience with a single response/piece of advice (for which we remain extremely thankful and grateful to him). @wrussell is now handling our partner application and has been fantastic from the beginning. I would highly recommend both of the above if you go down that route.

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

12 hours ago, VERYSTORMY said:

Yes. No if, no maybe but yes.

Look under my user name and you will see if have been helping people with visas for a long time. I myself have had three and then citizenship. 

In my years on the forum, I have seen far too many people lose lots of money by applying and thinking it was all simple. But, they didn't know they had a issue until the visa was rejected (often with a ban on reapplying and loss of the fee.

On an average year, the Oz government passes somewhere between 2000 and 4000 new pieces or amendments to immigration law. The department maybe publish a dozen on the web site. If you fall fould of one that isn't published the department will have zero sympathy as say you should have consulted a registered migration agent. 

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.