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Experience in Buying a House

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  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @peach17 hi sis, ngaun lg ulit nkapag sign in.. naging bz kasi dahil sa unico iho q..hehehe.. to answer ur question pla, yes nakabili na kmi ng bahay dis feb 2016 lg din.. sa sikap at tyaga at matinding panalangin nkapag ipon ng down payment..hehehe

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    edited November 2016
    may

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    may bumili na ba ng bahay dito sa Oz na nagsisi? Bakit po kayo nagsisi?

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    wala yata. hehehe

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • don_andresdon_andres Newark
    Posts: 167Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2014
    hello everyone, sana may magshare uli dito ng nakabili ng bahay recently.

    Chemical Engineer
    08|01|2014 AU or NZ???
    08|18|2014 Enrolled for IELTS exam
    11|01|2014 IELTS exam
    11|14|2014 IELTS positive results with 10pts - Praises to GOD!
    11|15|2014 Started CDR
    12|07|2014 CDR online application
    02|12|2015 EA result +++ (Wonderful O' Lord!)
    02|13|2015 EOI sent (189) 60 pts
    02|16|2015 corrected EOI - 55pts (related exp. was 10yrs ago)
    02|16|2015 EOI NSW 60pts (incl. SS)
    05|01|2015 Got pregnant for 2nd child
    10|20|2015 Lost track of EOI status. Withdrawn/submitted new EOI
    01|06|2016 2nd child was born "Happy 3 Kings"
    08|12|2016 Took PTE A - target 20pts
    08|13|2016 failed to achieve 20pts
    08|15|2016 update EOI, changed unrelated skills to related
    08|17|2016 ITA 189
    09|02|2016 Lodged 189
    09|16|2016 CO Contact - Health Assessment for us (4)
    09|19|2016 Submitted medical exam results - no action needed

    Nov 25, 2016 GRANT!

    GOD is good, all the time!

  • chollecholle Sydney
    Posts: 403Member
    Joined: Nov 21, 2013
    We just bought our first property - settlement is next week. We intentionally bought a unit less than 5km from the Sydney CBD - we didn't want a house at this point but may consider it pag di na kami sa city nagwowork - we don't have kids (but we have a dog) and both of us are working professionals. Deposit was mostly saved up when we were in Singapore. Our LVR was almost 90%. The unit is not brand new, but again that's our preference - I work in strata management and know that bnew units have defects and the BC can go through hell before they are sorted, plus you know what you're getting (no surprises kumbaga)

    Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
    30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
    10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
    23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
    27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
    9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
    2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
    6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
    11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
    20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
    29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
    17-26 Dec 2014 - Dog at Sydney quarantine
    24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
    16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
    17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
    8 Jul 2019: Test invite
    20 Aug 2019: Test: (originally 20/9/19)
    21 Aug 2019: Citizenship Approved
    31 October 2019: Citizenship Ceremony 🇦🇺

  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,770Administrator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    @cholle congrats sa new house! saw your post sa fb too.

    Happy to see you again online here :)

    All the best to you and your hubby! :)

    Parang kelan lang Jollibee sa Novena, si Mike nasa Perth na rin :)

    2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
    2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
    2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
    2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
    2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
    2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
    2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
    2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
    2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
    2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
    2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
    2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
    2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
    2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
    2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
    2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
    2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
    2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)

  • chollecholle Sydney
    Posts: 403Member
    Joined: Nov 21, 2013
    @Admin haha onga, ambilis ng panahon! :)

    Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
    30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
    10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
    23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
    27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
    9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
    2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
    6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
    11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
    20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
    29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
    17-26 Dec 2014 - Dog at Sydney quarantine
    24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
    16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
    17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
    8 Jul 2019: Test invite
    20 Aug 2019: Test: (originally 20/9/19)
    21 Aug 2019: Citizenship Approved
    31 October 2019: Citizenship Ceremony 🇦🇺

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @cholle congrats!

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • quicksilverquicksilver Melbourne
    Posts: 32Member
    Joined: Jul 14, 2014
    hello. baka pwedeng makahingi ng referrals (and cost per sqm if available) for paving (exposed aggregate and plain concrete), fencing (colourbond) and landscaping (artificial grass). thanks!
  • PMPdreamerPMPdreamer Mandaluyong
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2017
    @cholle hi po, sa suburb po ba kayo nakakuha ng bahay? Pwede mo malaman area? Nagtitingn tingin na din kami para alam namin ihahanda namin kung sakali..
  • fishball2017fishball2017 Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2017
    @JCsantos 60k annual may tax pa po yun. daily expenses and rent while wla pa yun bhay
  • fishball2017fishball2017 Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2017
    $400K pwede na ako magretire sa ph. hindi na ako magtratrabaho, makikikain nalang ako kay tita
  • fishball2017fishball2017 Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2017
    @IslanderndCity i think if sure namabebenta mo din un property in the end good investment siya. basta d ka lang lugi. imagine if naging million un value ng property mo and hindi ka na makapag work. instead of nsa resthome ka at nagtitipid uwi ka ng ph. kahit mangupahan ka dun forever hindi mauubos yun million mo. jollibee ka pa everyday hanggang masuka ka sa chicken joy =)
  • eujineujin Shinjō
    Posts: 290Member
    Joined: Sep 23, 2016
    anyone here who attended some property expo in sg (central equity) ? hesitant kameng pumunta ni wife baka kulitin kame bumili.. hehe.. would be happy to hear from you guys, lalo na sa mga bumili na..

    a year from now, you will wish you had started today

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    eujin said:

    anyone here who attended some property expo in sg (central equity) ? hesitant kameng pumunta ni wife baka kulitin kame bumili.. hehe.. would be happy to hear from you guys, lalo na sa mga bumili na..

    you can ALWAYS say no... :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • eujineujin Shinjō
    Posts: 290Member
    Joined: Sep 23, 2016
    hehe tama @TasBurrfoot .., gusto ko lang din malaman if may kumuha na sa kanila and if ok ba.. :)

    a year from now, you will wish you had started today

  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    edited June 2018
    @SGtoAU, we have similar thread already about your query.

    221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
    21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
    31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
    01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
    20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
    - collating requirements for NT SS application
    18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
    24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
    - was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
    - engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
    26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
    02|05|18 - PCC processing
    20|05|18 - Medical
    06|06|18 - Visa payment
    15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
    09|02|19 - Big move
    11|02|19 - First job interview
    12|02|19 - Received a job offer
    13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
    13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
    16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
    01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
    10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
    June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
    Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
    June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
    Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
    Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
    June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
    July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home

  • SGtoAUSGtoAU hervey Bay
    Posts: 215Member
    Joined: Feb 08, 2015
    @batman thank you!

    I am happy to help If you need a mortgage broker. Email - [email protected] / www.mortgagealley.com.au

    ****Timeline
    Anszco Code: Construction Project Manager 133111
    28 Oct 17: IELTS test
    15 Apr 18: Skills Assessment Submitted (Vetassess)
    24 May 18: Positive Assessment received from Vetassess
    23 Jul 18: Lodged EOI for Subclass 489 QLD
    28 Aug 18: Received pre-invite from QLD
    04 Sep 18: Submitted all documents to QLD
    12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
    17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
    22 Dec 18: Direct grant 12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
    17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
    22 Dec 18: Direct grant
    01 Aug 2021: Applied for 887 visa
    Currently Waiting for PR grant

  • kymmekymme Western Australia
    Posts: 1,284Member
    Joined: Apr 10, 2015
    anyone here na may ma recommend in helping us buying a house and land? we are first home buyers

    Registered Nurse Nec

    06/15 - touchdown Oz
    07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
    05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
    07/16 - finished uni
    07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
    08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
    10/16 - started working as an RN

    07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

  • chollecholle Sydney
    Posts: 403Member
    Joined: Nov 21, 2013
    @quicksilver late reply haha. We bought a 2br apartment in Rosebery NSW

    Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
    30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
    10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
    23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
    27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
    9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
    2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
    6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
    11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
    20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
    29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
    17-26 Dec 2014 - Dog at Sydney quarantine
    24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
    16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
    17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
    8 Jul 2019: Test invite
    20 Aug 2019: Test: (originally 20/9/19)
    21 Aug 2019: Citizenship Approved
    31 October 2019: Citizenship Ceremony 🇦🇺

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