Heading to Canberra?......
May 2nd 2007, 7:46 am
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Re: Heading to Canberra?......
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We were tempted to consider moving into a semi-rural area. The countryside around Canberra is lovely - particularly after some rain. There are lots of nice houses on multi-acre blocks. Good areas are Murumbateman and, in the direction of Lake George, Macs Reef Road and Bungendore Road. We had friends who lived on Macs Reef Road about 3 minutes to the Federal Highway and it only took them 10-15 minutes to get into Dickson for shoping and maybe another 10-15 minutes to get into Civic. Most people have horses and there are some really nice houses. You can also drive to the coast in about 1 hour 45 minutes from there and to the centre of Sydney in about 2.5 hours.
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We were tempted to consider moving into a semi-rural area. The countryside around Canberra is lovely - particularly after some rain. There are lots of nice houses on multi-acre blocks. Good areas are Murumbateman and, in the direction of Lake George, Macs Reef Road and Bungendore Road. We had friends who lived on Macs Reef Road about 3 minutes to the Federal Highway and it only took them 10-15 minutes to get into Dickson for shoping and maybe another 10-15 minutes to get into Civic. Most people have horses and there are some really nice houses. You can also drive to the coast in about 1 hour 45 minutes from there and to the centre of Sydney in about 2.5 hours.
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had a quick look at house prices online and i can see what you mean about a bit pricey - still worth considering though
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For me nothing beats the inner burbs. Larger blocks, development trees in the street, public transport is a bit easier, life seems more relaxed with more long term residents. If you want to spend $500k take a look at Ainslie, Dicksons, Hackett has some interesting buildings. However for that price expect a renovators delight.
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For me nothing beats the inner burbs. Larger blocks, development trees in the street, public transport is a bit easier, life seems more relaxed with more long term residents. If you want to spend $500k take a look at Ainslie, Dicksons, Hackett has some interesting buildings. However for that price expect a renovators delight.
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Just wish i could get across in person and have a proper look around!
Adele
May 2nd 2007, 7:53 am
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Re: Heading to Canberra?......
Karma all round!
Adele
EDIT: I think i sent K to you all - if i missed anyone let me know!!!
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May 2nd 2007, 8:57 am
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Re: Heading to Canberra?......
Legally, there is a big difference between buying land in ACT (Canberra) and NSW. In NSW (& other states), you "buy" your land thus you can own it and do what you want with it (subject to the local planning laws etc). In ACT, you get a 99 year lease from the Govt, thus at the end of the 99 years the govt can technically take it back from you. It is a big issue here recently in Canberra, as you will be aware that ACT was settled approx 96 years ago (or around that mark), thus alot of leases are coming up for renewal in the next few years. There was talk a few yrs ago of going like NSW but nothing happened. I think from what I have read the government will offer the people the lease again for another 99 years. I think they will get it for "free" or pay a token amount of $1.00.
However, in reality this system means "nothing" to most normal people. if you asked the average "joe" on the street they problery wouldn't even know. It doesn't really effect anything in the day to day running of the property.
I have found some info that u may like
http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/__data/...3Leasehold.pdf
It explains the lot...
Cheers
Casey
Canberra, Aust.
However, in reality this system means "nothing" to most normal people. if you asked the average "joe" on the street they problery wouldn't even know. It doesn't really effect anything in the day to day running of the property.
I have found some info that u may like
http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/__data/...3Leasehold.pdf
It explains the lot...
Cheers
Casey
Canberra, Aust.
May 5th 2007, 10:00 pm
#49
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Re: Heading to Canberra?......
I appreciate this sounds like ' well I read it in The Sun so it is true', but, I read on the Canberra Times headlines today that Canberra gets treated 'poo' water - is this true? I hear it's actually cleaner than the normal stuff that we all receive, but hey who knows.
May 6th 2007, 1:09 am
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Re: Heading to Canberra?......
I appreciate this sounds like ' well I read it in The Sun so it is true', but, I read on the Canberra Times headlines today that Canberra gets treated 'poo' water - is this true? I hear it's actually cleaner than the normal stuff that we all receive, but hey who knows.
May 6th 2007, 7:28 am
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Re: Heading to Canberra?......
I appreciate this sounds like ' well I read it in The Sun so it is true', but, I read on the Canberra Times headlines today that Canberra gets treated 'poo' water - is this true? I hear it's actually cleaner than the normal stuff that we all receive, but hey who knows.
Adele
May 7th 2007, 3:17 pm
#52
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Re: Heading to Canberra?......
And you know I always wanted to be totally organic;...
May 7th 2007, 6:14 pm
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Re: Heading to Canberra?......
i wonder why the work 'organic' always makes people think of poo?! 
quick questions on maps of Canberra and ACT
i can find a tourist map of canberra city but cant find anything like an area map for canberra and ACT - does anyone know of one?
i am looking for something with roads/towns/main landscape features. preferably fold out so i can get open it over the floor and get a birds eye view!
my fil is a map salesman so he can get me just about any map i need but i need to be able to give him the publisher/map code.
Ta
Adele
quick questions on maps of Canberra and ACT
i can find a tourist map of canberra city but cant find anything like an area map for canberra and ACT - does anyone know of one?
i am looking for something with roads/towns/main landscape features. preferably fold out so i can get open it over the floor and get a birds eye view!
my fil is a map salesman so he can get me just about any map i need but i need to be able to give him the publisher/map code.
Ta
Adele
May 7th 2007, 10:52 pm
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Re: Heading to Canberra?......
i wonder why the work 'organic' always makes people think of poo?!
quick questions on maps of Canberra and ACT
i can find a tourist map of canberra city but cant find anything like an area map for canberra and ACT - does anyone know of one?
i am looking for something with roads/towns/main landscape features. preferably fold out so i can get open it over the floor and get a birds eye view!
my fil is a map salesman so he can get me just about any map i need but i need to be able to give him the publisher/map code.
Ta
Adele
quick questions on maps of Canberra and ACT
i can find a tourist map of canberra city but cant find anything like an area map for canberra and ACT - does anyone know of one?
i am looking for something with roads/towns/main landscape features. preferably fold out so i can get open it over the floor and get a birds eye view!
my fil is a map salesman so he can get me just about any map i need but i need to be able to give him the publisher/map code.
Ta
Adele
I will look when I get home. I have one pinned to the back of the door in spare room (Tom's room - now spare room
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May 8th 2007, 12:27 pm
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Re: Heading to Canberra?......
Has Tom gone back now? i know he had decided to go.
My 16 year old is currently planning on coming with us but i have always said that it was his choice and there is still a chance he still might decide to stay over here with his Dad. Cant really describe the feeling i get when i think he might not come.
Sending sympathetic (((hugs)))
Adele
May 8th 2007, 10:17 pm
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Re: Heading to Canberra?......
Thanks that would be great.
Has Tom gone back now? i know he had decided to go.
My 16 year old is currently planning on coming with us but i have always said that it was his choice and there is still a chance he still might decide to stay over here with his Dad. Cant really describe the feeling i get when i think he might not come.
Sending sympathetic (((hugs)))
Adele
Has Tom gone back now? i know he had decided to go.
My 16 year old is currently planning on coming with us but i have always said that it was his choice and there is still a chance he still might decide to stay over here with his Dad. Cant really describe the feeling i get when i think he might not come.
Sending sympathetic (((hugs)))
Adele
You don't have to describe the 'feeling' I left my 14 year old with her dad - that was almlost 3 years ago.
Tom went back on the 11th April - it is his 20th birthday this Sunday - the first birthday I haven't spent with him since giving birth
sad day.Jade (16 almost 17) is here with us and came out at 14 - settled. Loads of mates here and wouldn't go back to UK to live.
Forgot to check the map - will put reminder on my phone now.... I have a terrible memory.
Sarah
PS Hope your son makes a good choice - at least to come and try it for a year.
May 9th 2007, 11:06 pm
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Re: Heading to Canberra?......
May 10th 2007, 12:41 pm
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Re: Heading to Canberra?......
thanks for that! tried to send you k but need to spread!
Adele,
You don't have to describe the 'feeling' I left my 14 year old with her dad - that was almlost 3 years ago.
Tom went back on the 11th April - it is his 20th birthday this Sunday - the first birthday I haven't spent with him since giving birth sad day.
Jade (16 almost 17) is here with us and came out at 14 - settled. Loads of mates here and wouldn't go back to UK to live.
Forgot to check the map - will put reminder on my phone now.... I have a terrible memory.
Sarah
PS Hope your son makes a good choice - at least to come and try it for a year.
You don't have to describe the 'feeling' I left my 14 year old with her dad - that was almlost 3 years ago.
Tom went back on the 11th April - it is his 20th birthday this Sunday - the first birthday I haven't spent with him since giving birth
sad day.Jade (16 almost 17) is here with us and came out at 14 - settled. Loads of mates here and wouldn't go back to UK to live.
Forgot to check the map - will put reminder on my phone now.... I have a terrible memory.
Sarah
PS Hope your son makes a good choice - at least to come and try it for a year.
Andrew is currently planning on looking for a uni course once we get across so he should be fairly settled for a few years
(that is what i am hoping anyway!)Adele
Last edited by Tiggs+Graz; May 10th 2007 at 12:49 pm.
