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Hi we're thinking of going through the student study visa does this include free schooling for my 3 kids or would I need to pay fees?
Speak to your removals company and they should be able to make all the arrangements for your dog.
There is currently high demand for kennels at some of Australia’s pet quarantine stations. For this reason, the Australian Quaranteen and Inspection S…
PS I forgot to add my client return rate is 8%
The commonly quoted percentage of people who return home within the first year is 25%. I manage a relocation company helping people migrate to Australia. I have visited Australia 16 times in the last 10 years mainly in my professional capacity but a…
Hi Dave, I know you are doing as much research as you can which is great. It would be good to come for a visit.
Ok here's a point of view. Some pros and cons if you like.
Gorgeous blue skies more sunshine hours.
Warmer weather (not in Tasmania and s…
Thanks guys for your input. I have been on the migrationangel website previously & it has proved to be very helpful.
I think we are pretty well versed in the facts & figures regarding any relocation & our eyes are definately wide open with regards t…
I'd speak to a MARA registered agent about which visa to apply for due to the priority processing system. Most offer free consultations so take advantage of this service..
You have chosen two extremes - Melbourne is a vibrant city with shops and re…
Hi Dave,
It is fair to say that if you ask 100 people you will get 100 different answers.
There are lots of people who move to Australia and just can't settle here for many different reasons. Missing family and friends, distance from everywhere, not…
After researching a move to Oz quite thoroughly we now find ourselves at the point as to whether we bite the bullet & appoint a migration agent to process the visa application or we choose the option to stay in the UK.
We know we can get a 175 visa…
Hi Dave,
Yep, migrationangel is quite right, the electrical voltage is the same in Oz, which is very handy.
One thing I strongly suggest though, is to definitly bring over your tumble dryer. I foolishly gave mine away before I emigrated, thinking…
Hi Dave,
Yes you can use your UK appliances in Australia. Although there are other things to consider when making the decision about which appliances to bring with you.
More detailed information can be found at www.migrationangel.com (link to the re…
Right, this may sound like a really daft question but I would like clarification on the electrical voltages in Oz.
Looking on line, I get the faint suspicion that I might be able to use my UK sourced electrical items in Australia, as the voltage is…
You will need to make sure you check the availibility at the Quarantine Stations as they can be booked up months in advance. You won't regret bringing your pet here - although it is very expensive.
When we arrived in Sydney on temporary visa 457, we had to pay $4500 per child per year to attend a public school in New South Wales. Now we are permanent residents, we dont. Not sure about South Australia or Victoria.
Hi, has anybody got any idea how much it will cost to take a dog out to Oz.
I have managed to get a rough idea of the quarantine /vet fees whilst in Oz but would like a rough idea of the shipping costs.
I have been told in no uncertain terms that t…
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After researching a move to Oz quite thoroughly we now find ourselves at the point as to whether we bite the bullet & appoint a migration agent to process the visa application or we choose the option to stay in the UK.
We know we can get a 175 visa as we're both accountants so there is no problem there, however the kids who are 11 & 13 have picked up on some conversations about moving down under & they are saying that if we were to go they would stay in the UK, Bless !!
I know all t… Continue
We know we can get a 175 visa as we're both accountants so there is no problem there, however the kids who are 11 & 13 have picked up on some conversations about moving down under & they are saying that if we were to go they would stay in the UK, Bless !!
I know all t… Continue
Posted on March 24, 2009 at 2:12pm — 6 Comments
Electrical goods in Oz
Right, this may sound like a really daft question but I would like clarification on the electrical voltages in Oz.
Looking on line, I get the faint suspicion that I might be able to use my UK sourced electrical items in Australia, as the voltage is the same as the UK & all I would need to do is to swap the plug over to an Ozzy style
Is this assumption correct ? Or do I have to accept the fact that the washing machine, tumble dryer, HiFi etc will have to go on ebay & I'll buy new, down… Continue
Looking on line, I get the faint suspicion that I might be able to use my UK sourced electrical items in Australia, as the voltage is the same as the UK & all I would need to do is to swap the plug over to an Ozzy style
Is this assumption correct ? Or do I have to accept the fact that the washing machine, tumble dryer, HiFi etc will have to go on ebay & I'll buy new, down… Continue
Posted on March 19, 2009 at 9:11am — 3 Comments
Emigrating with a dog - how much ?
Hi, has anybody got any idea how much it will cost to take a dog out to Oz.
I have managed to get a rough idea of the quarantine /vet fees whilst in Oz but would like a rough idea of the shipping costs.
I have been told in no uncertain terms that the dog is coming us.!
Am I correct in thinking that the pet quarantine depots are only in Sydney, Melbourne & Perth?
I have managed to get a rough idea of the quarantine /vet fees whilst in Oz but would like a rough idea of the shipping costs.
I have been told in no uncertain terms that the dog is coming us.!
Am I correct in thinking that the pet quarantine depots are only in Sydney, Melbourne & Perth?
Posted on March 13, 2009 at 10:19am — 3 Comments
Australian Schools league Tables
Hi,
Does anybody know if there is in existence a league table of schools in say Adelaide or Melborne carried out by independent government inspectors, similar to those available in the UK
Thanks
Does anybody know if there is in existence a league table of schools in say Adelaide or Melborne carried out by independent government inspectors, similar to those available in the UK
Thanks
Posted on February 26, 2009 at 3:31pm — 1 Comment
Education Fees in Australia
We're currently in the process of researching the possibility of a move down under to either Melborne or Adelaide.
Trying to get some idea of the educational facilities within these 2 areas for ages 11 & 13 currently, (more like 13 & 15 if & when we make it out there !)
We read one article that appeared to indicate that if the kids are not native Australians then the education was chargeable, but this has been denied by somebody we know who has just come back from Oz
Can somebody… Continue
Trying to get some idea of the educational facilities within these 2 areas for ages 11 & 13 currently, (more like 13 & 15 if & when we make it out there !)
We read one article that appeared to indicate that if the kids are not native Australians then the education was chargeable, but this has been denied by somebody we know who has just come back from Oz
Can somebody… Continue
Posted on February 26, 2009 at 11:46am — 9 Comments
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- At 12:33pm on March 11, 2009,
BJ said… - Hi Dave,
I live in Perth and you will laugh, we ended up in Oz after watching the Bill Granger cookery programme :). I have been to every city apart from Canberra and Darwin.
No plans to move in Dec by March my husband had a job interview and by August we were here.
It's a really tough decision to make I know we came with three boys 13, 10 and 7 at the time and I had never been here before we arrived with our massive cases.
Some people find the difference in culture too much to cope with.
Melbourne is the most like a European city. Less sunshine hours than other cities. If you don't like the heat you would struggle for three months in Brisbane. Sydney is wonderful but expensive to buy property.
Perth is beautiful and isolated great weather and beaches but costly to travel even to the east coast for four or five of you. Good for morning people and families. Lots of people are going to Adelaide often viewed as the poor cousin of Melbourne. Not by me mind you! It is still a nice place with beaches, and cheaper housing.
I think it's a great strategy to get your visa and then you have choices.
- At 7:25am on March 9, 2009,
John said… - Dave,
our fact finding trip/visa stamping is 5 weeks long, well 4 really as we're stopping over in Singapore and Bangkok for a couple of nights on the way out and back.
In the 4 weeks we're trying to hit Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney for 4 nights in each one and combine that with going to see family over there so we may have left ourselves short. 7 weeks would be better :) but we dont have enough money for that.
I personally like the sound of Melbourne but to be honest we'll go where the work is.
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