brummiebabies Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Hi Ted and Angie Congratulations on your Visa, haven't been logging on the PIO lately (too busy getting ourselves ready for Spring, gardening, playing bowls, looking after the grandchildren etc., etc) but so happy to see the good news. Good Luck with the final stages of your move. Gill Hi Dave and Gill. Sounds like you have really settled into your new life in Oz. I hope it will be the same for us. I'm getting scared now! :unsure: Angie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidandGill Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hi Dave and Gill. Sounds like you have really settled into your new life in Oz. I hope it will be the same for us. I'm getting scared now! :unsure: Angie x It is scary, but so worth it! After a year we almost find it hard to remember what it was like in the UK. Yes, we are really settled. Life is good. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoebeW Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I can't believe you've been there a year already :swoon: But sounds like your settling right in :biggrin: Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabitha10 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 ok, so ive been mulling it over (and over and over) and i know it cant really be answered but.....we are thinking(trying to convince OH) of moving to OZ my concern is what if we dont get jobs, we are still in our 40`s,just, and we`ve paid out all that money and cant afford to live, whats the worse case??? Also what will happen to our uk state pension, do we still get one and is it frozen at todays rates?? im sorry all these questions...lol thanks Tab x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoebeW Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Could you go on the 173 initially and rent your house that way you still have your house if you need/want to come back and the money you have spent was for the experience. Just couple ideas for you to throw around :biggrin: Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabitha10 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 yeah, thanks for that, im just trying to gather as much info and other peoples thoughts as possible, it may make it easier or harder im not too sure lol...would we be able to pick up where we left off if we came back?? being self employed is difficult people soon forget you ha ha ha. ive thought should OH go for 3 months checking out if it is possible to get work or be self employed again, would he want to start again or just work for someone else? im just thinking out loud and writing it down helps..! thank you i shall keep pondering. good luck to you too and thanks again. Tab x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valandmatt Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Yippee! Just checked our emails and YES!!! we have our Visa grant letter!!!:biggrin: Such a relief! Thank you everyone for your help and support along the way. Good luck to those still waiting! Angie x Hi Angie, many, many congratulations! Sorry for belated post, been away for a few days! Doesn't it feel good! Val x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummiebabies Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hi Angie, many, many congratulations! Sorry for belated post, been away for a few days!Doesn't it feel good! Val x[/quote Hi Val Thanks for that. Yes it does feel good! Such a relief too - it has been really stressful at times. Lots of highs and lows!! It's not long before you fly out now is it? Angie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valandmatt Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hi Angie, many, many congratulations! Sorry for belated post, been away for a few days!Doesn't it feel good! Val x[/quote Hi Val Thanks for that. Yes it does feel good! Such a relief too - it has been really stressful at times. Lots of highs and lows!! It's not long before you fly out now is it? Angie x Hi Angie, we haven't booked our flights yet - waiting to exchange contracts on the house first. Still unsure if it will happen or not. Talk about a stressful week - last Tuesday our buyers pulled out, just as we were travelling down to Cornwall. Obviously we were devastated, but thought, well, it wouldn't stop us leaving for Oz by the end of Sept as planned. So by Wednesday we had got used to the idea the house was back on the market again, and we planned to book our flights when we got home. But then we got a call from the Estate Agents to say that the buyers would proceed for £20,000 less! How despicable and underhand is that!!! So we told them to "shove it where the sun doesn't shine" - we were so angry and upset. And all the time we were trying to enjoy our holiday! The next day they said they would proceed for £10,000 less. We had to do a lot of soul searching and weigh up the pros and cons, (they are cash buyers etc, etc) and eventually agreed to their "blackmail". It's completely taken our excitement away and we now feel very deflated. We still want to go to Oz just as much, probably even more so now. Just hoping to put this down in words would be therapeutic. I think we feel so bad because we fell into their trap, they knew our circumstances and had us over a barrel - we just want to start our new life with all the loose ends tied up. I'm sure we'll bounce back, but we're holding our breath until we (hopefully) exchange contracts on Friday - so fingers and everything else crossed for us! Val x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zumsor Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hi I'm too thinking about applying for CPV and like you my main anxiety is will I survive on my pension with the rate of exchange being so low. I won't be able to apply until my daughter has been a PR 2 years so that won't be till next year so any information would be advantageous - its a huge decision - a very costly one at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellathedog Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) Hi Val and Matt, So sorry to hear of your buyers 'blackmail' It's such an awful feeling to have 'given in' to them, but just a point in your favour......the pound/dollar exchange rate is going up at the moment, so you may not be losing as much as you thought???????? Hope all goes well on Friday, please keep breathing until then!!!!!! In 12 months time, you'll be back on here and telling us all how fantastic life is out there. All the hassle and pain will be forgotten, a bit like childbirth eh? Chin up, nearly there...... Cheers Pam Edited September 3, 2012 by Stellathedog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummiebabies Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hi Angie, we haven't booked our flights yet - waiting to exchange contracts on the house first. Still unsure if it will happen or not. Talk about a stressful week - last Tuesday our buyers pulled out, just as we were travelling down to Cornwall. Obviously we were devastated, but thought, well, it wouldn't stop us leaving for Oz by the end of Sept as planned. So by Wednesday we had got used to the idea the house was back on the market again, and we planned to book our flights when we got home. But then we got a call from the Estate Agents to say that the buyers would proceed for £20,000 less! How despicable and underhand is that!!! So we told them to "shove it where the sun doesn't shine" - we were so angry and upset. And all the time we were trying to enjoy our holiday! The next day they said they would proceed for £10,000 less. We had to do a lot of soul searching and weigh up the pros and cons, (they are cash buyers etc, etc) and eventually agreed to their "blackmail". It's completely taken our excitement away and we now feel very deflated. We still want to go to Oz just as much, probably even more so now. Just hoping to put this down in words would be therapeutic. I think we feel so bad because we fell into their trap, they knew our circumstances and had us over a barrel - we just want to start our new life with all the loose ends tied up. I'm sure we'll bounce back, but we're holding our breath until we (hopefully) exchange contracts on Friday - so fingers and everything else crossed for us! Val x Oh Val! That's just horrible - and at this late stage too. We were dreading the same thing happening to us. We had to take a big 'hit' on the price of our house initally anyway, either that or rent it out but we were not keen on that option at all. Like you we want to tie all the loose ends up. Definitately be keeping everything crossed for you! Chin up - all this will be behind you soon! Angie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerdaisy Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hi Val, that was so underhand, they knew they hand the upper hand there. Just think of yer new life and all ye have to look forward to. Hope all goes well on Friday. Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolac34 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Quick question. Lodged my parents 173 on Thu 16th of August, money was debited on 23rd August - still no acknowledgement email. Should we have had it by now?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liverpoolloo Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hi Angie, we haven't booked our flights yet - waiting to exchange contracts on the house first. Still unsure if it will happen or not. Talk about a stressful week - last Tuesday our buyers pulled out, just as we were travelling down to Cornwall. Obviously we were devastated, but thought, well, it wouldn't stop us leaving for Oz by the end of Sept as planned. So by Wednesday we had got used to the idea the house was back on the market again, and we planned to book our flights when we got home. But then we got a call from the Estate Agents to say that the buyers would proceed for £20,000 less! How despicable and underhand is that!!! So we told them to "shove it where the sun doesn't shine" - we were so angry and upset. And all the time we were trying to enjoy our holiday! The next day they said they would proceed for £10,000 less. We had to do a lot of soul searching and weigh up the pros and cons, (they are cash buyers etc, etc) and eventually agreed to their "blackmail". It's completely taken our excitement away and we now feel very deflated. We still want to go to Oz just as much, probably even more so now. Just hoping to put this down in words would be therapeutic. I think we feel so bad because we fell into their trap, they knew our circumstances and had us over a barrel - we just want to start our new life with all the loose ends tied up. I'm sure we'll bounce back, but we're holding our breath until we (hopefully) exchange contracts on Friday - so fingers and everything else crossed for us! Val x Very underhand pulling a trick like that although i have heard it done before on here when the buyers get wind folk are emigrating. what goes around comes around in my opinion, i would leave nothing in the house i didn't have to even right down to the light bulbs, wouldn't even bother cleaning it. Goes against the grain i am sure but thats a really dirty stunt they pulled. But in the grand scheme of things i really am sure your having the last laugh. :fish2: shove a kipper behind the boiler.!! Sorry... it's bringing out the evil in me, :evilface_frowning_s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valandmatt Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hi Val and Matt, In 12 months time, you'll be back on here and telling us all how fantastic life is out there. All the hassle and pain will be forgotten, a bit like childbirth eh? Chin up, nearly there...... Cheers Pam Well Pam, childbirth - ha ha! that's certainly one way of looking at it I hadn't thought of!!! Nice one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valandmatt Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Very underhand pulling a trick like that although i have heard it done before on here when the buyers get wind folk are emigrating. what goes around comes around in my opinion, i would leave nothing in the house i didn't have to even right down to the light bulbs, wouldn't even bother cleaning it. Goes against the grain i am sure but thats a really dirty stunt they pulled. But in the grand scheme of things i really am sure your having the last laugh. :fish2: shove a kipper behind the boiler.!! Sorry... it's bringing out the evil in me, :evilface_frowning_s You've said it exactly - just what we thought too! Leaving nothing behind, especially many garden items which we can't take for quarantine reasons. I've got some lovely garden pots and a bird bath which the birds love, we get all unusual types on it as well - we're now going to have another car boot and what doesn't sell we'll give away - I'd rather smash them or take them to the dump - what do they say about a woman scorned....????? Love the kipper idea too - unfortunately we don't have a boiler - I don't think I could really do it, but I love the thought anyway! Val x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valandmatt Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hi Val, that was so underhand, they knew they hand the upper hand there. Just think of yer new life and all ye have to look forward to. Hope all goes well on Friday. Fran Thanks Fran, everyone has been so supportive, and reminded me to keep my "eyes on the prize"! Val x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valandmatt Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Oh Val! That's just horrible - and at this late stage too. We were dreading the same thing happening to us. We had to take a big 'hit' on the price of our house initally anyway, either that or rent it out but we were not keen on that option at all. Like you we want to tie all the loose ends up. Definitately be keeping everything crossed for you! Chin up - all this will be behind you soon! Angie x Thanks Angie, I know you're right, but its just a bit hard to believe at the moment! I just keep trying to imagine the feeling when we do eventually get on that plane! Val x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb189680.htm Not sure whether this has been made known already ... extended tourist visas for parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents to enable them to visit their family in Australia for longer periods of time ... Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Thanks for the information Alan, this is certainly interesting new information for me and could make life a lot easier in the future. Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellathedog Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb189680.htm Not sure whether this has been made known already ... extended tourist visas for parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents to enable them to visit their family in Australia for longer periods of time ... Best regards. As Fisher1 said, many thanks for this Alan. I had not heard anything of this and I think it will make a difference to a lot of people, including me! "As with all tourist visa holders, they will be expected to spend some time outside Australia between visits to their families." Can I just ask your opinion on what constitutes 'some time'? Thanks again for pointing it out to us. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Can I just ask your opinion on what constitutes 'some time'? => Likely to be a similar situation to the present ETA/tourist visa arrangements, ie maybe for a month or 6 weeks. So far as I know there's no fixed requirements in this regard. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellathedog Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Thanks again Alan. I do realise that was a 'how long is a piece of string' question! Appreciate your reply. Cheers Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephsuej Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb189680.htm Not sure whether this has been made known already ... extended tourist visas for parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents to enable them to visit their family in Australia for longer periods of time ... Best regards. Thank-you for posting this Alan, great news for all parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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