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Sprinter

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  1. Thanks snifter, I think I would end up with RSI if I tried recording and then skipping all the adverts, I have lived in a few countries but have not come across so many crap adverts ruining programmes. When the weather gets a bit warmer here in the hills, sitting outside is a better option than watching the box.
  2. Has anyone found any free to air channels that are not swamped with adverts virtually every five minutes, mostly with the same boring adverts repeating all the time. We thought about the subscription channels but these seem to be mainly films and sport which we are not that interested in. With the dark evenings and a bit cold at the moment, not much fun outside at the moment. Be interested to hear any suggestions.
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    405 visa

    Just noticed on the PIO site there is reference to the government in the last budget possibly doing away with the 405 visa, I don't have exact details but worth checking out if you are still considering this pathway.
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    405 visa

    Just curious to know how many people are here on a 405 visa and if they have found any major problems with it or indeed any problems at all.
  5. Bit busy at the moment having just moved to Craigburn Farm, but up for a meet up and coffee in a few weeks if interested. Both seniors in years but not minds.
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    Driving

    I suppose there is some kind of logic there, albeit a selfish attitude which encourages undertaking and accidents, although I think drivers here are generally a lot better than where we came from (Switzerland), where most roads are unofficial race tracks.
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    Driving

    Can anyone explain why drivers insist on driving in the outside lane when the inside is completely empty and then after ages stuck in the lane decide to turn left.
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    Adelaide Hills

    We have literally just moved to outside Blackwood (still waiting for our container to arrive) which is sort of Hills area, previously rented in Stirling and Aldgate both very nice but getting a bit expensive property wise. Blackwood has a large village atmosphere and has everything you need for everyday life. Hills right on our doorstep, beach at most 30mins, Adelaide CBD 30mins. As NicF said it is best to rent at first and have a good drive round at various times of the day to see the areas.
  9. We also used Airbnb on two occasions before we moved here, Once in Stirling and once in Aldgate, both places perfectly fine and easy drive to places we wanted to visit. PM me if you want details.
  10. Does anyone have any information on the State information meetings that used to be held in Adelaide for people like us who have just arrived. Many thanks
  11. Very many thanks for the useful information, great to have it from people on the ground and not company advertising. I didn't realise it was still a local service for most, dependant on where you live, I can understand if you are miles from anywhere, but around towns? almost makes our Swisscom look nearly half decent, nearly. Looking forward to being with you all soon. Thanks again.
  12. At last we should be arriving in Adelaide late June/early July and just wondering what options there are for phone companies with good offers and service, especially cheap calls to UK. Also good internet service. Many thanks.
  13. I had one done 3 weeks ago on a house we are buying, The recommended guy was Dennis Allison dennis@homecheck.com.au He was very thorough, checked all the building and construction side of things, his report also prioritised things that needed doing and in what timescale. Would use him again if buying in the future.
  14. We have just purchased a property in Craigburn Farm, ready for when we move over, just wondering if any more senior Poms live in the area, would be good to have a meet up when we get here full time.
  15. Just bumping up my old thread as we have just got our 405 visa and will be coming house hunting early in the new year. Hopefully we will find what we are looking for, a quiet area with a good community feel about it, not near schools, with good views, reasonable size garden, house, and a must a decent garage. 800k budget, not near the beach, new info on any areas to look at or avoid very much appreciated. Many thanks
  16. Thanks Andy, I think I have been brainwashed by living in Switzerland to long where the Government have first large pickings on an estate, and have rules on who can and cannot inherit when someone dies, if there is anything left after the "official" money grab. Luckily we found a loophole where we can still have an English will recognised in Switzerland except for property owned in Switzerland. There is a rumour that even that is being looked at with a view to closing it. I agree the domicile bit is a minefield and best left to the legal wizards to advise.
  17. As our visa application is in the pipeline, this is just preparatory at the moment. we have been told we may (hope) get a temporary visa for 4 years, renewable, We have UK wills at the moment and will update them if and when we get to Aus. If we die in Aus are there death duties and what are the Inheritance rules, does the Government take a chunk before the rest is distributed etc. Are there rules as to what percentage goes to whom.
  18. A morbid subject and I am sorry for bringing it up but can anyone give me general guidance on Inheritance rules and death duties for a possible temporary visa holder in South Australia. Just general guidance at the moment. Many thanks.
  19. Totally agree with all Snifter says, we spent a month in and around Adelaide March 2015 having a good look round and enjoyed every minute of it. Stayed in Aldgate in a rented apartment to live the local lifestyle and get a feel for the place, great, everyone was so friendly and helpful. Went to the hotel mentioned in Stirling for an evening meal a few times, reminded me of the Beefeater inns in the UK, busy at weekends in the food areas, all the villages were nice and peaceful, Adelaide was great and the beaches around empty nearly. In all a good place to start looking round, visas are applied for with the hope of living in the outer Adelaide area. Will probably go back this year for another look round and a bit more of a holiday. Go for it, I will be amazed if you don't enjoy it.
  20. Many thanks for the quick replies, that's the problem with reading two forums, confusion, or is it old age, thanks again.
  21. Hi All, I read on here some time ago that there was an immigration agent who had a good knowledge of the system for clients with a possible health issue but I am blowed if I can find the thread, any pointers greatly appreciated. Thanks
  22. I think it depends if you want to wake up in the dark when the sun is shinning outside, I personally prefer to see out when waking up, saves going out to see what the weather is doing. If you can get a good deal on a balcony it is worth it, a bit of room outside away from the crowds if needed.
  23. The last cruise with P and O they charged for transfers to the main shore area because they usually have a cheap berth out of town, nothing to do with the size of the ship, unless you organised your own transport, port transfers used to be free. You usually get an on board credit and you could in the past use some or all of it to pay for their organised excursions, not any more, various classes that used to be free to while away the sea days are now charged for. The guest pools that used to be for passengers are often taken over by the entertainment? groups. The little freebies you used to get in the cabin have mostly disappeared, still it saves carrying them off to the nearest bin. The staff have to score very high in the questionnaires in order to get their tips, which are included in the fare now. I have yet to find out where the money goes for those that miss out, (we can all have an off day and an awkward customer). Yes you can at present opt out of this on the first day and give what you think appropriate, They were trying to stop you bringing drink on board so you had to pay their over the top prices. And the food in the ordinary restaurants all came plated, more economies there.
  24. I can only speak of cruises from the UK with P and O, started in 2009 with a world cruise and noticed it getting worse every year until we said no more. Everything is done to a price and it is a low price, you now pay for almost everything on board. Reminds us of Butlins in the 60s and that was horrible. Unless you like paying through the nose for everything, forget it. Hopefully P and O Australia may be better.
  25. We have looked into the retirement visa, but it looked as if it was for a longer stay than we would really need. We are being a bit selfish I suppose, but we enjoy the old car/bike scene in the UK during the UK summer, and similar during the Aus summer and it would be an enjoyable way to see out our later years spending time in both countries. Selfish I know, but you don't work all your life not to enjoy what you have left.
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