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Cheers again for the replies.

Ive hit my first snag though with this particular trip. I plan to be in Australia for 2 years on a WHV. If you do work for 3 months in certain areas you can extend a 1 year WHV for another year. This is what i wanted to do in Australia however using the carnet or even importing the bike i would have to take the bike out in 12 months time.

However one door closes then another opens. One trip I would rather do than overland to Australia is the Americas. So now im possibly looking at doing these then after that just going to Australia without the bike. If im not needing the bike when i return to the UK first the it may also be a good idea to buy and sell a bike over there rather than shipping.

Just fishing around ideas at the minute so im in no rush. I dont want to sell the flat until after spring when i can get the most dosh so ive got plenty of time to work out what im doing.
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Just fishing around ideas at the minute so im in no rush. I dont want to sell the flat until after spring when i can get the most dosh so ive got plenty of time to work out what im doing.

Consider renting out the flat longterm through a local agent; provides you a regular income and you remain an owner of property.
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Cheers for the tip walkabout but i have already considered and i definetely want to sell the flat. I know it seems the best idea to rent out but for my own personal reasons its best to sell.
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Question Secret Sydney campground?

I heard from someone that there is a popular campground just outside of Sydney where travellers gather before heading home, a sort of last stop place before the airport. I was told that all sorts of kit is up for sale here from those who just need to off-load it before getting their flight home. My source, can't remember who, said he picked up a beat up van just for the price of running the previous owners to the airport in it. He also said there were bikes for sale at silly prices.

Can anyone confirm this?

Sold my flat, can you imagine getting an email saying the roof is leaking and your tenants have skipped owing 6 months rent, and the agent wants to up his fee?
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I heard from someone that there is a popular campground just outside of Sydney where travellers gather before heading home, a sort of last stop place before the airport. I was told that all sorts of kit is up for sale here from those who just need to off-load it before getting their flight home. My source, can't remember who, said he picked up a beat up van just for the price of running the previous owners to the airport in it. He also said there were bikes for sale at silly prices.

Can anyone confirm this?
If i remember correctly i think i may have read this on gapyear .com or something.
If you check out studenty places then there will be notices up for cars and vans for sale that students can use to go touring. Most are old cheap working bangers that will get you from a-b and are generally passed between fellow travellers.
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