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Happy New Year!!! Only a couple of changes this month. First Home Buyer Grant As from the 1st January 2010 the FHOG has now been reduced to just $7,000 for both established and construction. You can still qualify for the previous amounts of $10,500 for established and $14,000 for construction if your Offer & Acceptance form or Building Contract was signed before 1st Jan. Keystart Home Loans (only lend in WA) Keystart Home Loans is a Government funded lender that only lends in WA and only to Australian citizens and perm visa holders only. They have had terrible service levels in the past, but due to the changes they brought in late last year, they are now on a par with the big 4 banks for service. They increased their interest rate for new borrowers to approx 0.75% obove the big 4 banks and reduced their maximum loan from 98% of the value, to 96% of the value. Big bonus with Keystart is that they do not charge Lenders Mortgage Insurance, so this can save people thousands of dollars.
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Hi everyone, :hug: My partner and I would love to move to Australia, we got back from a holiday just a week ago and want to move there and try it out for the much longer term. When I did online skill's test last year we seemed to pass with him as the main person on visa, but when I tried again other day it says we don't have enough points. He's a welder and that seems to still be on the list as a 60 point job. He trained in it at college and has been doing the job for years. We are both in our 20's so are under the 45 age limit!! Has the skills visa's suddenly changed. I worry we won't be able to get in :cry: I know the visa process will be pricey,(I'm led to believe £4000-5000) so don't wanna spend that money if we won't be successful. Can we make our Australian dream come true with my partners years experience at welding? Any help would be great.:notworthy:
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EDIT TITLE: Cat5 moans and prays or let me scream! (calling forum admin) UPDATE: Title courtesy of McKlaut :cry: You can post all your visa grant shoutouts here, so that we can jump for joy altogether! and also easier for Taz2008 to track the timeline. Thanks :cry:
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Dear All, I have submitted a 176 application on April 2008 under ASCO - Business and Information Professional nec. I would like to know if any one would have an Idea how long I should wait for this or would I have a change through the new MODL? Tks Mark.
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Hi there, I'm a stay at home mum, Sophie (35) (and hubby Joe 38, teacher) and we're coming to Sydney in April for a validation trip/recce. We're staying in Drummoyne, we've got a home exchange for 5 weeks, including a car, so we're mobile. I have two children, Jeannie who is five and Eddie who will have just turned three when we arrive and I'd love to meet up with other parents with children and hear about things to do with kids in and around Sydney. Perhaps a meet up in a park or a playgroup or playcentre???? Would anyone like to meet up with us and tell us what it's all about?
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Anyone moving back in 2010 and worried about what they can afford?
lismith25 posted a topic in UK Chat
Were newbies, but love this website. We have been here 6.5 years and have had a fab time. We have really made the most of all the opportunities Oz gave us. I spent the first couple of years really homesick but got on with life and we are now further than we would have been if we had stayed in the uk. However and its a big however, we now have a daughter and another one due in 8weeks and last year we had our first home -holiday and absolutely loved it....and something just felt right. We didnt think it would but it planted a very definite seed and we are hoping to move back at the end of the year....moneydependent obviously. The only problem I can see is the housing issue......I just cant get over house prices, rentals seem to be the same as over here but i cant justify moving the family from the whitsundays to a mid-terrace for the same price And believe me I am trying:err: I am feeling the pull now more than ever but looking for reassurance, it will be the right move if we do it, family, scotch eggs, skips, monster munch, proper chinese take away(sorry :laugh:i am pregnant) Cheers Lis -
Don't really have any comments n this as it doen't affect me, but i saw it and thought someone might find it useful:dull: Households' living costs set to soar in 2010 | News.com.au
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We were lucky enough to have been issued with our visa today. Its been a long time and a fair bit of stress but here we go.........WOW Thanks again to all on the POI web site, keeping us informed of changes , good and bad. Thanks to Alan Collet ,Gill and all the people who attended the December meeting. A bit of celebrating due we think. :biggrin::biggrin:
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Don't know what to say:chatterbox: My agent, called this morning, told us that we have our visa Just want to thank you all for your support and information:cute: especially to famous 5, Gill, Allan, George, Mcklaut and others!!!! Many thanks to all PIO members!! To those who are waiting for their big day, I say don't loose hope and that day will come hopefully sooner:wink: FYI Same team no. but different CO
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Does anyone know if the vetasses practical examination will take place again in london or just in Blackburn, where have most people taken their's.
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a new decade 2010 here we come let our adventure and new life begin and good luck to anyone else xxxxx HAPPY NEW GUYS CAROLE X
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Hi All, Just saw an ad in the Welsh Melbourne Website - Plaid Cymru picnic in Fitzroy Melbourne for all us Welshies out there who can't find others and want to get together to talk rugby etc!!! Don't need to be a Plaid member to go along. It's at Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy North (St George's side). Meet at Bandstand at Noon on 17th January 2010. Bring a picnic, rugs, chairs. $5 adults, kids free. Me and my family - (husband and 3 kids) will deffo go along as husband missing Welsh rugby talk and the welsh banter and humour, and kids missing the accent!! See all you fellow Welshies there - hopefully!!:biggrin: Lyn.
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hi everybody im traveling to melb on the 21st jan on a 2yr bricklaying course at holmesglen and would be great if there where any fellow brits going same time.
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Fly to one of Australia’s Seven Gateways from £613* These fares are available for departures from 16 April to 20 June 2010. Offer ends 2 February 2010, unless sold out prior. Availability is limited. London to Perth From £613.00 London to Brisbane From £671.00 London to Sydney From £668.00 London to Melbourne From £659.00 London to Cairns From £668.00* London to Darwin From £664.00 London to Adelaide From £667.00 Prices are for return economy airfares,Terms and Conditions Apply Prices based on payment at qantas.com. A surcharge of £15 per person applies to telephone bookings made through Qantas Airways. Prices correct at 21 December 2009 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Travel is permitted on Qantas Airways flights only. Maximum stay of 12 months applies. All international flights are via Singapore. Additional airport taxes and fees may be required for additional stopovers and/or alternative routings. *Cairns to Singapore return is with Jetstar. The above is posted as a service to PIO members only,Mitta Valley Travel accepts no liability if airfares are either sold out earlier or are not available on the dates you wish to travel.
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Olympic Kingsway Soccer Club (based North of the River near Joodalup) Are looking for new players for the 2010 season to play various grades of Amateur football. We are also looking for coaches. If you are interested please PM me. Cheers, Tel
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Hi Im new to this site. We (OH and 2 daughters aged 10 and 6) are flying out on 4th February. We will be settling in the Werribee/Point Cook/Manor Lakes area. I am a midwife and have a job all lined up. Would love to hear from anyone who is currently living in the area and can give me some useful info regarding rentals, schools, GPs, etc etc. Thanks for reading. Karen
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Hi All Legislation has either been passed earlier this week or is about to be passed (I'm not sure which) that will have a substantial impact on some of the people who hope to apply to migrate to Australia but who have not yet lodged an application for a GSM visa. GSM = General Skilled Migration = no employer sponsorship. GSM visas can be unsponsored, State sponsored or family sponsored but they are not employer sponsored. The relevant document is here: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/4BD460987FA1AD09CA25768D0007252A/$file/0928290A091201EV.pdf A well-known migration agent gave me his initial reaction to the document above in an e-mail yesterday evening. I quote verbatim: I wondered where my informant obtained his information till I happened to look at ComLaw for a completely unrelated purpose just now. As far as I can see, there is nothing on the DIAC website about these latest changes from 1st Jan 2010 as yet? I can't find anything specific, anyway. I think we will see more about all this soon - probably next week sometime, I suspect. Cheers Gill
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Hi, My husband and I, and our daughter who will be 2 1/2 by the time we arrive are moving to the gold coast in May 2010. All booked and ready to go. My mom who is like my best buddy and her husband are also moving too. We are all really friendly, outgoing and keen to make good friends. I'd also be over the moon if I can find some little friends for my daughter to play with. Hope to hear soon xx -
Hi all, This is my first time posting a message, I only registered this evening. We currently live near Stirling in Scotland, but are moving to Brisbane on 5 Jan 2010 with my husband's work. We have 2 sons aged 13 and 10 and a lhasa apso dog called Elvis!!! Very scared, nervous and excited about our move. Would be interested in any advice that can be offered regarding schools (primary and high), the best places to live and any other info that could help us. Thanks x
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A room to rent from Jan 2010 - (Chiswick) Inner West, Sydney
Guest posted a topic in Renting & Real Estate
I will be looking to rent out a room from January 2010. If anyone is interested please feel free to contact me - I have posted the details below. Thanks Immaculate top floor, bright and airy modern apartment. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, air con and balcony. Fully furnished with all modern appliances, including a queen size bed in bedroom with built-ins and use of own bathroom. Use of Complex facilities; gym, outdoor pool and heated indoor pool, sauna, spa, games room, tennis court and communal bbq area. Close to public transport – ferry and bus. Sharing with 1 other female, owner/occupier. Minimum 3 months tenancy agreement. Rental $300 per week + bills and four week bond. Would suit someone who is social and has an outgoing personality, is clean & tidy and can provide strong professional & personal references. Sorry no couples. -
Hi I'm moving to Sydney In March next year and i have a warehouse conversion in London I would like to swap for an appartment in Sydney. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this, i have looked into it online but it looks like most people want shorter swpas than 1 year, is there a website for longer 6month - Year swaps? I could rent my place but will lose out on taxes etc, so would be great to find an Aussie wanting to move here is this possible and any ideas about where to start? Any help with this would be great Thanks
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Hey all! I'm emigrating over with the parents in Jan, and I wanted to make contact with people in the same situation. Love to have a meet up or something so I can get to know the area, night life etc. I don't know where we will be living, but we'll find out as soon as we get there =] xx
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Hello, I'll be moving to sydney between mid Jan to 1st week of Feb 2010. Hoping to stay close to CBD and will be working on Pitt Street (Circular Quay side) trying to find a place is doing my head in and anyone who'll be needing a housemate at that time - i might be your person Cheers...
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Who would have thunk it: Christopher Hitchens in Australia in 2009, Professor Richard Dawkins here in 2010 - amazing. I went to the Festival of Dangerous Ideas in Sydney, and I will be in Melbourne next year for the Global Atheist Convention. Naturaly I am attending on my own (I have never met anyone where I live who has ever heard of either of these people, mind you a significant percentage have never heard of Charles Darwin either) anyone else booked.
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I am looking for rental for reccie to Melbourne and Sydney in March 2010
Guest posted a topic in Aussie Chat
Hi, I am going for reccie and validation trip in March 2010. I hope to spend about a week in Sydney and a week in Melbourne. I am looking to maybe rent an apartment for 2 people in both places. Does anybody have any recommendations? Thanks
