starlight7 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Given that migration has more or less ground to a halt during the pandemic are you still planning to soldier on and come ( eventually ) or have you given up and decided to stay put ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoniaG Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I already have my PR and made my first entry last year. I was all set to move there by Aug/Sep of this year but i have put things on hold for a while as i don't want to travel as soon as flights start to operate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 We are planning to move in ~ September 2021 now, or a year later than planned. Dependencies are selling the house (probably listing in September to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday which on our house is worth £15k to a buyer), and the WA economy not being buggered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Jon the Hat said: We are planning to move in ~ September 2021 now, or a year later than planned. Dependencies are selling the house (probably listing in September to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday which on our house is worth £15k to a buyer), and the WA economy not being buggered. I should say my family are all citizens and I have PR validated last year with until November 2023 to move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slackbladder Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 We managed to sell our house in the pandemic for a decent price and complete on the 13th of August. Currently we are considering waiting out a month or two on a Greek island (possibly Samos) and then hoping Thailand or Bali will open up and stay there for a bit until Melbourne opens. As far as I can see on facebook forums everyone is being bumped off flights unless they pay exorbitant fare prices. Also, PR visa entry date is by 21st January and hopefully we will make it in on time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Slackbladder said: We managed to sell our house in the pandemic for a decent price and complete on the 13th of August. Currently we are considering waiting out a month or two on a Greek island (possibly Samos) and then hoping Thailand or Bali will open up and stay there for a bit until Melbourne opens. As far as I can see on facebook forums everyone is being bumped off flights unless they pay exorbitant fare prices. Also, PR visa entry date is by 21st January and hopefully we will make it in on time. Not sure that Thailand would be a good option. I have a friend living there and he daren’t leave because he says he wouldn’t get back in at the moment. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 There are moments however when it all seems like too much to start all over again. Pfff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiebird Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 We are going for it, it's now or never, we've come this far to give up now. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slackbladder Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Agree, we're in this for the long run. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 On other news, we have someone who wants to buy our house, they just need to sell theirs first. Not going to get too excited at this stage. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiebird Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 7 hours ago, Jon the Hat said: On other news, we have someone who wants to buy our house, they just need to sell theirs first. Not going to get too excited at this stage. Thats great!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slackbladder Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 05/08/2020 at 14:58, Jon the Hat said: On other news, we have someone who wants to buy our house, they just need to sell theirs first. Not going to get too excited at this stage. Join us on the road to nowhere..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 So long as you’re not looking at Victoria everything should be fine. I think the rest of Australia are doing ok though NewSouth is a bit dodgy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Yeah looking at Perth, but to be honest still slightly worried that our standard of living might be lower than now If I can't land a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 31/07/2020 at 19:42, Jon the Hat said: There are moments however when it all seems like too much to start all over again. Pfff. Don't ever give up on your dreams, mate. Cheers, Bobj. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Well we have now an offer on the house after 3 weeks on the market! Cue months of worry about it actually getting to completion! Still planning for September 21 as our move date, hoping things have settled down by then. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Returns Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 On 09/11/2020 at 20:16, Jon the Hat said: Well we have now an offer on the house after 3 weeks on the market! Cue months of worry about it actually getting to completion! Still planning for September 21 as our move date, hoping things have settled down by then. Fingers crossed for you @Jon the Hat, and for us too - our house is under offer and we're not far off completing - just waiting for our buyer's mortgage to be formally approved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) On 21/11/2020 at 23:13, Wanderer Returns said: Fingers crossed for you @Jon the Hat, and for us too - our house is under offer and we're not far off completing - just waiting for our buyer's mortgage to be formally approved. Good news! We have the buyers mortgage valuation tomorrow so fingers crossed. I am hoping the Stamp duty holiday motivates everyone to complete in good time! Edited November 23, 2020 by Jon the Hat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Returns Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 15 hours ago, Jon the Hat said: Good news! We have the buyers mortgage valuation tomorrow so fingers crossed. I am hoping the Stamp duty holiday motivates everyone to complete in good time! Hi Jon, yes I gather that everyone over there is keen to complete their sales before the end of next March, but lenders are only approving mortgages for one month in some cases, which is causing a lot of problems because people can't complete in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 7 hours ago, Wanderer Returns said: Hi Jon, yes I gather that everyone over there is keen to complete their sales before the end of next March, but lenders are only approving mortgages for one month in some cases, which is causing a lot of problems because people can't complete in time. We are moving into rental so fingers crossed, but a month from this week would be a bit tricky!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Just wondering if you can actually get to Australia at the moment ? I know they were talking about repatriation of residents from overseas but not sure if anyone else can come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 You can enter Australia if you have PR, and certain other visas I believe. Flights seem to be the main issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 7 hours ago, starlight7 said: Just wondering if you can actually get to Australia at the moment ? I know they were talking about repatriation of residents from overseas but not sure if anyone else can come. Yes, there are several PIO members who have posted about their (migration) arrival since borders were "closed". Not actually closed, but restricted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Plains Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) Once the bulk of the stranded Australians have returned, its likely that the Government will make a decision to further restrict most immigration by mid 2021, which it has already stated some time ago, suggesting that only PR and citizens can enter by that date. This may change however according to the effectiveness, or otherwise, of a vaccination program. Its a case of wait and see. Edited November 28, 2020 by Dusty Plains 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 30/07/2020 at 16:56, Slackbladder said: We managed to sell our house in the pandemic for a decent price and complete on the 13th of August. Currently we are considering waiting out a month or two on a Greek island (possibly Samos) and then hoping Thailand or Bali will open up and stay there for a bit until Melbourne opens. As far as I can see on facebook forums everyone is being bumped off flights unless they pay exorbitant fare prices. Also, PR visa entry date is by 21st January and hopefully we will make it in on time. Waiting a month or 2 on a Greek Island sounds nice. I like the Greek Islands a lot more than Bali. If you've not been to Bali you will be surprised how busy it is. Traffic is horrendous everywhere. The standard of hotel you can get in Bali is amazing though. Best hotel I stayed in anywhere was the Intercontinental in Jimbaran Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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