debbie2302 2,092 Posted February 9, 2012 We are going to stay an extra week, that's all we can do as my kids are doing their GCSEs in May/June o can't take time off school, how bout you? 27.01.08 Made decision to move to oz, 10.04.08 Appointed Agent, 27.11.08 ACS application sent, 28.02.09 Passed ACS, 11.03.09 Visa applied for - 175/CSL-IT, 27.08.09 Case Officer, 25.09.09 - VISA APPROVED, YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fitnesstasha 10 Posted February 9, 2012 we are going to stay 3 weeks in total, are ur kids excited? my daughter burst into tears when I told her! silly sausage! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debbie2302 2,092 Posted February 9, 2012 Kids really looking forward to it yes. So much paperwork to sift through though, lol, left to hubby to sort. Is Brisbane here you are looking to settle. We have friends in Brisbane. 27.01.08 Made decision to move to oz, 10.04.08 Appointed Agent, 27.11.08 ACS application sent, 28.02.09 Passed ACS, 11.03.09 Visa applied for - 175/CSL-IT, 27.08.09 Case Officer, 25.09.09 - VISA APPROVED, YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heather Law 44 Posted February 10, 2012 woo hoo! we have been picked...and off to Oz nxt month and filming starts this month...still cant quite believe it! congrats to you..have they just made contact with you?? We applied but heard nothing...maybe there's hope yet! ... VETASSESS App 03/11 Possitive 09/11, IELTs (finally) 12/11 SS App 03/09/11 Approved 28/10/11 SS lapsed (due to IELTs) extended VISA Lodged 20/01/12, CO 02/02/2012Visa granted 31st March 2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken 1,815 Posted February 10, 2012 woo hoo! we have been picked...and off to Oz nxt month and filming starts this month...still cant quite believe it! Have they told you when they're going to broadcast? The reason I'm asking is that all the previous series were filmed in the summer (British = Australian Winter) and broadcast in January. If they're filming earlier this year is it because they are planning to broadcast earlier? Chartered Accountant (England & Wales); Registered Tax Agent & Fellow of The Tax Institute (Australia) www.kbfayers.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fitnesstasha 10 Posted February 10, 2012 No we don't know when its going to be aired as yet ....we have known for a while now . After we applied we had an interview on camera that wasn't going to be broadcast it was just for the producer talking a bit about ourselves . Have you done the visa paperwork yet Debbie ? Tx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winkle100 10 Posted February 11, 2012 Quote of the series that made me laugh" the gardens nice but the pool is small" - it was the hottub! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debbie2302 2,092 Posted February 11, 2012 No we don't know when its going to be aired as yet ....we have known for a while now . After we applied we had an interview on camera that wasn't going to be broadcast it was just for the producer talking a bit about ourselves . Have you done the visa paperwork yet Debbie ? Tx We have already got our visa Tasha, so one less thing to worry about x 27.01.08 Made decision to move to oz, 10.04.08 Appointed Agent, 27.11.08 ACS application sent, 28.02.09 Passed ACS, 11.03.09 Visa applied for - 175/CSL-IT, 27.08.09 Case Officer, 25.09.09 - VISA APPROVED, YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken 1,815 Posted February 11, 2012 This doesn't apply to you Debbie, but for those people who do Wanted Down Under before they get their visas, just what sort of visa do they travel on? Filming a TV show isn't consistent with a standard tourist visa. Chartered Accountant (England & Wales); Registered Tax Agent & Fellow of The Tax Institute (Australia) www.kbfayers.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mattanlisa Posted February 11, 2012 Quote of the series that made me laugh" the gardens nice but the pool is small" - it was the hottub! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ha ha! I picked up on that one too! One time someone moaned about it 'not being as hot as they thought it would be' and 'is this a south facing garden as we would like to make the most of the sunshine'! It was July and in Perth! Reckon they would have such a shock in December and would be needing a south facing garden for the shade! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fitnesstasha 10 Posted February 12, 2012 Ooh good point ...I'm not sure ....just a usual holiday visa I presume? X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zippyderby 150 Posted February 12, 2012 Still enjoy watching the shows even though we've been 'down-under' for 17-months now on the Gold-Coast and have really settled in to the Aussie way of life after the initial first couple of months!! Just wondered if anyone knows where abouts 'the Cliffs' from Leeds settled down in the end and if there on PIO? Thought they were a really nice family and I want to buy him a beer!! LOL... Living on the Gold Coast since 2010 :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thehoe5 Posted February 13, 2012 Hi, if your going to Brissy you'll be with the three musketeers...Luke, Cole and Marty!! They were all so lovely with us and our girls were smitten!! It was hard work at times but they made it so much easier ....making sure we were fed and watered and the girls were happy!! It was a chance in a lifetime and Id do it again at the drop of a hat!! Enjoy your trip and get as much info as possible!! xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
