peterc1983 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Moving to Perth in 5 days Once I get settled in my temp. accommodation; it's job hunting for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elzawelza Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Helen and James. I'm the aussie, my bf is the pom lol we applied for the 309/100 visa back in May 2014 and the 100 visa was granted 9 months and 3 days afterwards on 12th February 2015...one day before our 7 year anniversary [emoji2] We fly out to Melbourne 24th August and we're going to be moving to country Victoria as I spent my teenage years in Wangaratta and we both love the country...cities are too busy lol anyway as soon as we're settled in our temporary accommodation the job and house hunting begins [emoji2] [emoji2] [emoji2] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raluca2015 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Raluca, Daniel and Jason. We are romanians moving to Canberra from UK We are planning to fly to Canberra at the beginning of September. We don't know anyone there so if there is anyone in Canberra who would like to make (new) friends, we are available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miacara Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Hello, my hubby just got a job in Darwin so all going well with visa's we will be moving our family out this year! Can't believe it might actually be happening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loula5 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Hello! I'm Aussie, hubs is a Pom and the kids are both. Hubs got a spouse visa in 2007 and we lived in Brisbane for just under 4 years. Our daughter has asked practically every day since returning to the UK when we're moving back! We've just sorted out hubs' RR visa (foolishly we didn't sort his citizenship previously) and will be heading to outer Melbourne in early September - with the promise to Miss8 we're not pingponging again, at least until she and Master1 have left home! ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankiehp79 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Me (Frankie) husband (Anthony) and 7 year old daughter (Macie) are flying into Sydney on the 18th August. I'm a Legal Executive and my husband is an IT Team leader. Currently obtaining shipping quotes whilst panicking about the logistics and the lack of jobs on arrival, but hoping the move will be plain sailing :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcW89 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi All, Josh and Kim here. We lodged our EOI 2 weeks ago and hoping to get selected in tomorrows selection and if not another 2 weeks. We have all our documents ready to go for the application. I am in IT and work as a Storage Engineer and my partner Kim, is a Nurse. We are hopefully (fingerscrossed) flying out in Novemember to Gold Coast. What is the cheapest way to move 2 larger boxes? Thats all we have and hoping not to have the need for half a container. Also, has anyone set up an Aussie bank account while still in UK? Good Luck All, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaclyn Hayes Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi All, Josh and Kim here. We lodged our EOI 2 weeks ago and hoping to get selected in tomorrows selection and if not another 2 weeks. We have all our documents ready to go for the application. I am in IT and work as a Storage Engineer and my partner Kim, is a Nurse. We are hopefully (fingerscrossed) flying out in Novemember to Gold Coast. What is the cheapest way to move 2 larger boxes? Thats all we have and hoping not to have the need for half a container. Also, has anyone set up an Aussie bank account while still in UK? Good Luck All, Josh Look at seven seas move cube, could be okay for you. Also you can set up bank accounts from the UK, you just need to validate them when you arrive. Most banks will allow you to do this. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcW89 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Thank Jaclyn Ill take a look. Do you (or anyone on her) know of any short term accomodation for Migrants? Thanks Again, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 We fly into Brisbane on the 5th July. Me, my husband and 2 children age 7 and 5. We have no jobs, no family but we have got a holiday let for two weeks! Have moved out of our home today and staying with family. It's the kids last day of school tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommekate Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Where in the mid north coast are you moving too Sharon I'm in Port Macquarie. Edited May 28, 2015 by pommekate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilldesp Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Hi we r moving hopefully to Sydney in the summer ( me, husband and 3 kids 14,11,8 ) just waiting for husband to get a job! I am aid wife and all registered with APHRA, but want to settle kids in before I start work. Does anyone know if it is hard to secure work when not in the country? My husband is a systems engineer and on the SOL but not getting responses yet from job applications:( we have PR status with 189 visa. thanks for any responses to this! jill xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt2 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 If you don't mind me asking LisaJ how long did it take to get your sponsorship from Orana? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt2 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Me and hubby with our 2 kids 7yrs and 5 yrs will be moving hopefully in December to Dubbo we are applying for a 489 region sponsored by Nsw.At the moment we applied for sponsorship waiting patiently for an invite and then we can start the visa. Hubby is a fitter and turner and am a photographer and we are from South Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
congleton Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Hi Amanda, Big move with no contacts in Brisbane. Hope it will be all you want it to be! I'm an Ozzie married to a 'Northerner' from Congleton. We have a 14 year old girl in Grade 10 at a local school to us in north Brisbane. Not regular users of the PIO but looking at threads mode frequently as we're keen to create new friendships and OH (husband 40's) keen to mix with other expats. I'm a midwife and OH self employed carpet repairer, oh and a Manu fan! Happy for you to be touch by PM if you'd like ,as you start to settle in Brisbane. Best wishes for your move. Renee and Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novakg Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Hey All, Has anyone rented their property out in the UK before moving out to Oz? We're in the process of attempting this and it seems that there aren't any mortgage providers who will entertain the idea of the Buy To Let for an Expat? Any info on this would be massively appreciated! We're looking to come out in September and live on the Sunshine Coast!! Thanks Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Hey All, Has anyone rented their property out in the UK before moving out to Oz? We're in the process of attempting this and it seems that there aren't any mortgage providers who will entertain the idea of the Buy To Let for an Expat? Any info on this would be massively appreciated! We're looking to come out in September and live on the Sunshine Coast!! Thanks Gary yes we have . We're with the Nationwide - we remortgaged 6 months before, raised some capital, then changed the mortgage to the one that allowed us to let the house. Offically remortgaged for home repairs, which was partically true, and they were aware of our Australia plans - so it's all ok. I'd suggest whatever bank you deal with, go in for an appointment, and don't mention the Australian move as the first thing. just speak about remortgaging. If you have plenty of equity it will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc bolton Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 hi Marc, justine (wife) x2 children elle 13 and jude 4 ,awaiting visa hoping to move late aug 2015,moving to canberra,i am a plumber/gas fitter and wife is a qualified dental nurse? any tips on anything welcome?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkestlady Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Hi Marc! We are also moving to Canberra end of July. I'm an intensive care nurse and hubby a rugby development officer. Just to let you know I saw a couple of jobs advertised in Canberra for a dental nurse yesterday. I'll try to find them and send you the link. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharyn10 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Hi all, myself (Sharyn), hubby Phil and our 3 children, 8,6,3 are hoping to move out end of September. We are heading for Perth and can't wait! I am a Cardiac Sonographer and hubby a Clinical research scientist. Unfortunately we haven't been able to find jobs yet, but fingers crossed something comes up soon. Any advise on renting out our UK property and removal companies would be greatly appreciated :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannerz Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Hello everyone, what a nice idea to start this group. We are currently waiting to be assigned a case officer and for our final answer to see if our 489 partner visa has been approved. WE have been waiting 4 weeks for a case officer, already done our medicals and police checks. Does anyone have a rough idea on how long the wait is at the moment to get a case officer? Also roughly how long do the case officers take to make a decision? Very excited. We will be moving to the Far South Coast, NSW. Good luck everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sween Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Are you still on course for moving in August ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 We fly out on Thursday morning. Been crazy busy. Lots of goodbyes. [emoji22] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sween Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Arrived in Melbourne from the UK in October 2014, it's been a roller coaster rude to say the least !! happy to answer any questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Family of five looking at a move in November to WA. I'm a teacher, wife HE administrator, children 8, 5 and 3. Boy, girl, boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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