Jordan01 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Hi everyone Just thought we would update you all as we have now been in Brisbane for 6 months. We applied for our visas in May 2016 and visas were granted in September 2016. We moved to Brisbane on 25th December 2016. We sold everything and just bought our suitcases and a small Move Cube of personal belongings. Rented a furnished house before we landed and had personal items delivered to that address in time for our arrival. Hadn't been to Brisbane before so weren't really sure if we had picked the right location? We struck lucky! Not only have we picked the perfect house its in the perfect location! Sorted out electric, broadband and phone before we left the UK. Saw the car we wanted on Gumtree and bought it the day after we arrived in Oz! Bank accounts sorted also before we left the UK Just turned up at the bank the first working day to collect our cards. My wife landed a teaching job as soon as we arrived. She is, however, still sorting out her accreditation 6 months down the track. It will eventually be back dated. Just one of those fiddly things to have to deal with. I got a job as a maintenance officer 2 months after we arrived. Plumber by trade. Qualifications not recognised here so didn't go down that route. Dream job only 11 minutes from home. Our son (15) was accepted into school before we arrived so just had to get his uniform. Our daughter (16) stayed in the UK to finish her GSCE's and arrives next week. Went to a boat show in the city two months ago and bought a boat (cabin cruiser) which we have named Wine Down! Out every weekend discovering the beautiful scenery. Sleep in it most weekends. This is truly the best decision we have ever made, the country and the people are amazing. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Aaagh a boat! A hole in the water that your pour money into :-) Good on yer mate. This was my rig and oh how I miss her! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 What a wonderful update. Thank you for logging back on and sharing. This is what people need to read whilst they are waiting for the visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNinja Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 (edited) Hi Jordan01, what an inspiring move! We've got a similar path-visa granted in April, baby born in May, moving to Brisbane in August. Still gotta sort the house out. Whereabouts in Brisbane did you guys move to? Were still confused about what to do regarding accommodation. Cheers, DN Edited June 11, 2017 by DukeNinja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Just now, Jordan01 said: Hi everyone Just thought we would update you all as we have now been in Brisbane for 6 months. We applied for our visas in May 2016 and visas were granted in September 2016. We moved to Brisbane on 25th December 2016. We sold everything and just bought our suitcases and a small Move Cube of personal belongings. Rented a furnished house before we landed and had personal items delivered to that address in time for our arrival. Hadn't been to Brisbane before so weren't really sure if we had picked the right location? We struck lucky! Not only have we picked the perfect house its in the perfect location! Sorted out electric, broadband and phone before we left the UK. Saw the car we wanted on Gumtree and bought it the day after we arrived in Oz! Bank accounts sorted also before we left the UK Just turned up at the bank the first working day to collect our cards. My wife landed a teaching job as soon as we arrived. She is, however, still sorting out her accreditation 6 months down the track. It will eventually be back dated. Just one of those fiddly things to have to deal with. I got a job as a maintenance officer 2 months after we arrived. Plumber by trade. Qualifications not recognised here so didn't go down that route. Dream job only 11 minutes from home. Our son (15) was accepted into school before we arrived so just had to get his uniform. Our daughter (16) stayed in the UK to finish her GSCE's and arrives next week. Went to a boat show in the city two months ago and bought a boat (cabin cruiser) which we have named Wine Down! Out every weekend discovering the beautiful scenery. Sleep in it most weekends. This is truly the best decision we have ever made, the country and the people are amazing. I wish I'd sold everything! I have a garage packed with stuff that I left in Sydney when I moved back to England in 1997 and an attic in my house in England that is packed with stuff that I left there when I came back to Sydney in December 2008. Glad to hear your move has been so easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Great to hear it's all falling into place for you. Brisbane is a great place so you choose well. Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Gordon Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Sounds Awesome and well done! I truly hope our move to Sydney goes just as well [emoji106]Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionMelbourne Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 8 hours ago, The Pom Queen said: What a wonderful update. Thank you for logging back on and sharing. This is what people need to read whilst they are waiting for the visa. Exactly what you said PQ!!!! Brilliant to read such positivity so people like us who have just booked the Ielts and the skills assessment stuff starts tomorrow. We are extremely early in our migration quest so this just fills me with confidence!!! Love this!!! Good luck to the original poster, sounds like you're smashing it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaty Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Good for you! Enjoy it matey, I mean, Capt'n! B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Thanks for coming back to let us know how you are getting on. Really glad its fallen into place for you and you are enjoying your life here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan01 Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 On 11/06/2017 at 20:27, DukeNinja said: Hi Jordan01, what an inspiring move! We've got a similar path-visa granted in April, baby born in May, moving to Brisbane in August. Still gotta sort the house out. Whereabouts in Brisbane did you guys move to? Were still confused about what to do regarding accommodation. Cheers, DN Hi guys We moved to Manly. Its the best spot ever. On the bay with so much to do. We sail with the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and take our boat out from there as well. Its 20 minutes on the train into the city and 15 minutes to the airport. All the connecting motorways are 5 minutes away and a large shopping centre on our door step. We have everything we need here and more! Good luck! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 That is so good to hear and such an encouragement for others following on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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