nollie

We we are in Christchurch .... Exciting times. Visa can't come quick enough x

We live in Bournemouth heading out may 16

We we will be there early next year xx you won't be the only one then

Hiya it's been ages since we posted, but we have not even far away. We are in full visa flow and hoping to move next year. Xx keep all the good info coming it's appreciated xx

Good Morning you lovely lot..... a long post I am afraid.... Partner Visa ... We have been busy getting together our evidence and list is as follows... please please comment if we need more/missing anything etc. Tenancy Agreements - covers 5 years (joint names) Water Bills 2 per year for four years (joint names) Council Tax bills covering last two years (joint names)... Car ins last two years showing named drivers Tax Credits for last tax year (will upload this years when recvd) Banks statements 2 x year for 3 years each showing money switching between accounts. (don't have joint account) Wedding invites for two years. Photos - just a couple My childrens name change to my husbands name. Statement from hubby and me Statement from four friends re our marriage. What else what else???????

A quick question for all you fantastic experts.......... when applying for my husbands partner visa, do we include our 4 children who are Australian citizens with Australian passports??? Do I need a valid Australian passport before I can be his sponser or will my birth certificate be enough. cant wait to hear, we want to submit by the end of may so doing paperwork over the next week or so

We are well and truly underway towards our move next year. When we previously discussed this with my mum (who is my rock) and a fantastic support to us as a family as a whole, she would not talk about it, hated it being mentioned. When our plans fell apart she was sooooo happy, a year on and she is pushing us to go, talks about it all the time, and is giving loads off advise from her experience (moving too and from Aus with us kids). I love her to bits and saying goodbye will kill me, but so happy to now have her full support. She has even mentioned today her plans to come and visit once we are settled...... yayyyyyyyyy:biggrin:

Are there any of you intending/arrivals to Perth that have had medicals recently. We live in Dorset and was wondering where the closest centre approved by the Australia Embassy was. Just hope we don't have to go to Manchester or somewhere up the other end of the country. thanks in advance

Ha ha, that really made me laugh, we did have a balti last night, but as I cooked it, it was defo not dodgy......

Our landlord is putting a new kitchen into our house tomorrow, great way to force us to have a clear out, all been packed (to keep) packed to sell, online or car boot, I am always amazed how much stuff we accumulate but don't need!!!! getting us in good practise for the move.

My husband is in the same trade also, we will be door knocking, he also has 15 years of experience so fingers crossed, but then we are both happy to do anything, and if it means I start work first then so be it. good luck and please keep us updated x

I think that's the thing, when we look around, we are currently selling all we don't need, and have not used for years, and don't want ie tents, sheds etc etc, that leaves us with stuff that to be honest all needs replacing, we will hopefully be staying with family for some time on arrival, and happy to have second hand from those expats who are returning home, or gumtree etc etc, its a tough decision that's for sure, and I am sure that if we had expensive furniture here we would bring it. but not sure its worth the cost for the stuff we have?????? the toughest decision so far

Are you looking to just send boxes? that is an option for us, not sure on cost of this tho???? would love to know if you have investigated prices etc into this,

Well under way with our plans now..... the dreaded question again..... do we ship don't we ship............ looking around and looking at all our items - will it be any good in 18 months??? is it worth shipping please can you helpful aussies give us a list of shops we can buy from (may not ship) we have coles, kmart, big w, furniture bazaar .... any more please

We are coming next year and will have around the same amount, we will have shipped everything from the uk, and luckily have family to stay with on arrival, we budget hard in the uk (even harder at the moment) so we are just thinking it will be the same, and make sure we have a blow out holiday once we have settled and secure employment... (and by blow out) I mean spend just over the normal budget lol

Thanks Happy little vegemite..... (still love your name) its full steam ahead for us now, cant wait:biggrin:

Well after a horrible year last year full off indecision and troubles, we are back and more determined than ever to make the move.... mine and kids paperwork will be complete by march (all fingers crossed) then just hubby's visa to apply for, then save save save and hoping to be over next year..... I have not been away from the site much (been watching and stalking all you lovely people) and love all the information that keeps coming

I really don't know were to start, still dealing with what i can only describe as OMG noooooo..... I will post more when i can get my head together, and ask some advice from you fantastic guys

relax and enjoy xx

my auntie and uncle visit the cousins every year for 4 months at a time xx

Save save save has been our motto to get over to aus, we don't have the usual Visa issues, we are lucky in just requiring the Spousal Visa (obviously we know not a guarantee).... Hubby's company offered redundancy, and yes after 15 years he applied, but sods law him being a blummin hard worker, the result is no due to them not being able to loose his skills and experience... we thought this would bring our plans forward...... oh well trying to keep positive whilst he is on night shift tonight , and I have a huge glass of red...... defo proving my saying that its not easy to emigrate never will be ..... but hoping it will be worth it

good luck, I cant wait for more posts xxx big hugs to you

I have the same thoughts as you, our kiddies love sport (they are older than yours) however like you they can only do the stuff they love in the summer term (unless called of by rain). I agree with many comments that if your an indoor family here, you will be there, however I like the thought of new things to experience for the kids, different sports etc. Our kiddies play out and like you we live in a small street with a dead end and can see them all the time. But we would still rather it be the norm than the crazy run around when the sun decides to make an appearance. We like you love bike rides as a family, and its great to see comments that more families do more together in Australia. I had my childhood in Perth, and hated my parents so much for making me move to this cold wet country .....

nicnacs I feel your pain, and yes I am a hands on parent but also work full time, I think its the winters here are so long.. our kids play xbox, but are on limited time, we also have family movie nights, and yes in the summer ours are out (we all are). we are moving to give the kids more options and opportunities to play sports, be part of a team etc (one of the reasons not the main one) I have friends and family in Perth, and yes there kiddies still play xbox, however its used more as a downtime rather than an all time. One of my friends kids in particular like others have said are always out doing sports, and scouts, so downtime on the xbox is ok...