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Topic Started: Sep 12 2008, 07:47 PM (222 Views)
jvpicky	Sep 12 2008, 07:47 PM Post #1
Redback Posts: 1 Group: Members Member #368 Joined: September 12, 2008	Hi there, Im new on here and in the planning stages of a ery long journey. I an Joanne, Im a midwife and me, my hubby and 13year old daughter have decide we want to make the aussie move. Have narrowed it down to Perth, Brisbane or Gold Coast and any help or advice would be great. We curently live near the beach so wold like to stay near the beach, we have a dog that we would want to take, ive heard that could cost me anything from £1000-£3000 GBP. I am possibible going to lok into spnsorship as we dont own a house here to sell but are saving madly. My hubby is over 45 but has lots of sports qualifications and has been a prison officer for 17 years. Anyway a big HELLO to everyone and please any advice would be great. Jo x



PC Pom	Sep 13 2008, 12:23 PM Post #2
Anyone for tennis? Posts: 647 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: March 23, 2006	Hi Jo. Welcome to the message board. My name's Paul, I have lived in Queensland an amazing four years now (doesn't time fly?) about 60 miles north of Brissie. This is a young forum but we are gathering momentum so look out for Aircon who is living on the Gold Coast. He pops on here every couple of weeks or so. If you're looking for professional help you might like to consider Mike or Maryanne, our residential migration experts (click on revolving ads above). You can contact either of them for free to ask whatever migration questions or concerns you might have. We brought our cat out here - cost a small fortune but obviously worth it. She spent a month in quarantine in Sydney before flying up here and us collecting her at the airport. She was so pleased to see us that she wouldn't stop talking - obviously so much to tell us that we'd missed out on! By the end of the day she'd lost her voice, and I'm not joking Can't speak too much of Perth because I've never been there (all of it is by the beach, isn't it? After all, it is built on sand) but Brisbane's Redcliff is popular with the Brits, although I think the sea is a little tame there. Brisbane's a great place but it's a fair way from the ocean as it's built around a river. You have to go 100km north (Sunshine Coast) or south (Gold Coast) for lovely golden sands and waves!
	Koala Konnection UK to Australia and New Zealand. Migration Made Easy.


Tallyho!	Sep 19 2008, 12:16 PM Post #3
Croc Posts: 253 Group: Members Member #221 Joined: April 25, 2008	Hi Jo Welcome to the site. Can't really help with your areas for relocation as we're heading off to Adelaide (fingers crossed) next year. We're taking our dog with us - we've had a few different quotes - can vary anthing from £1,000 up to £2,500. So not cheap, but she's part of the family so she'll be coming along. Wish you all the very best with everything. Kim x
	Kim, George, Emily and Grace Vetasses submitted 23.04.08 - passed 28.05.08 - practical done 21.07.08, passed 07.08.08 175 Visa submitted 11.08.08.


PC Pom	Sep 19 2008, 10:36 PM Post #4
Anyone for tennis? Posts: 647 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: March 23, 2006	Hey Kim, Whilst talking pets and quotes, can you spill the beans on who quoted and their prices? Useful info for other, I would think. Cheers, Paul.
	Koala Konnection UK to Australia and New Zealand. Migration Made Easy.


Tallyho!	Sep 20 2008, 08:55 PM Post #5
Croc Posts: 253 Group: Members Member #221 Joined: April 25, 2008	Hi Paul Apologies, still got my holiday head on . Will have to find where I've put the quotes, but I can remember we had one off Airpets - very thorough, it was for a cat and a dog though and came out at £2,500. That doesn't include the quarantine in Oz which is estimated at around AU$800 each for the 30 days and also all the vets fees. http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/cat-dogs The above is the link to the Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service web page - gives all the information on what is required to bring over pets. Will find out where I've put the quotes and will add the rest of these on for you. Kim
	Kim, George, Emily and Grace Vetasses submitted 23.04.08 - passed 28.05.08 - practical done 21.07.08, passed 07.08.08 175 Visa submitted 11.08.08.


jo90	Sep 23 2008, 07:48 PM Post #6
Taipan Posts: 129 Group: Members Member #93 Joined: March 6, 2007	Hi Joanne! Welcome to a new life down under! I'm jo and we too are in the middle of the visa process - feeling like we'll never get to oz at the mo! We went over on a reccie last summer and stayed gold coast, brisbane and sunshine coast. We loved many places especially the sunshine coast - the beaches are lovely too! I'm sure someone can give you lots of help on here. I have gathered lots of help and info on here! As well as winning a dvd!!! Good luck and keep us posted! Jo x
	[SIZE=7] Jo (32) Craig (32) Ruby (3)


PC Pom	Sep 25 2008, 07:30 AM Post #7
Anyone for tennis? Posts: 647 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: March 23, 2006	Hey Jo, perhaps it's time for another 'numbers boosting' free competition, whadaya say? Feeling lucky? P.
	Koala Konnection UK to Australia and New Zealand. Migration Made Easy.


jo90	Sep 30 2008, 07:18 PM Post #8
Taipan Posts: 129 Group: Members Member #93 Joined: March 6, 2007	Hey Paul! What a fab idea! It certainly got a few members logged on last time. May I suggest a new prize just incase I win.......... a buyer for my house! Jo x x
	[SIZE=7] Jo (32) Craig (32) Ruby (3)


PC Pom	Oct 1 2008, 02:21 AM Post #9
Anyone for tennis? Posts: 647 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: March 23, 2006	A buyer for your house? If only I could... But yes, something different would be good. I'll start a new thread. PCP
	Koala Konnection UK to Australia and New Zealand. Migration Made Easy.


Tyke	Oct 2 2008, 11:27 PM Post #10
Happy in Onkaparinga Hills Posts: 233 Group: Members Member #228 Joined: April 25, 2008	jo90 Sep 30 2008, 07:18 PM Hey Paul! What a fab idea! It certainly got a few members logged on last time. May I suggest a new prize just incase I win.......... a buyer for my house! Jo x x I really have my fingers crossed for everyone in the UK selling their house. I've never known it so bad. The system is awful as well,much better to have a cooling off period then you HAVE to buy or lose deposit like here. At least the market here has slowed down in general .
	Quality furnished ,short term rentals.2 beautiful houses,in Woodcroft and Seaford. "Home from Home" Auseelife


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