Originally Posted by dickchap

We have been in Mackay for a week now. Currently living at Blacks Beach in a house over looking the beach. OH's company have put us up here for a month. Started looking for a rental but seems really difficult to find anywhere. Maybe it's because we are new and seem to be going round in circles. Real Estates tell us to look on web sites, which we do and then when we enquire about a property we are told the viewings have already been held! Starting to panic a bit as only have a couple of weeks left at current address. Everything else has been good. People really friendly, beaches lovely and weather is fab. Any advice on finding a rental will be much appreciated.

Originally Posted by dickchap

We have been in Mackay for a week now. Currently living at Blacks Beach in a house over looking the beach. OH's company have put us up here for a month. Started looking for a rental but seems really difficult to find anywhere. Maybe it's because we are new and seem to be going round in circles. Real Estates tell us to look on web sites, which we do and then when we enquire about a property we are told the viewings have already been held! Starting to panic a bit as only have a couple of weeks left at current address. Everything else has been good. People really friendly, beaches lovely and weather is fab. Any advice on finding a rental will be much appreciated.

Originally Posted by Mackayla

Hi ste74,

glad to hear you've arrived and settling.
Hope the house move went well you are in the same area as us !!

Originally Posted by framac67

Enjoy Ste. Glenella got hit bad in the flood and you'll probably still see the works vans about the place.

Originally Posted by Mackayla

Hi

We live in Mackay and my husband is a Boilermaker. Its true your OH would have no problem getting work and very good pay here in Mackay.
Regarding yourself I really dont think you would have a problem either its more about being reliable. I know that I have seen quite a few jobs for medical receptionists as my sister in law is in that field and they may be thinking of coming to Australia so it is something I look at. I dont know if its just medical side you would want to do but you would not have a problem getting receptionist/secretary work.
You also have to look at the fact that if your getting depressed then maybe it is time to move to somewhere that can offer both you and your OH the work.
About the kids I cant really advise you on that but Im sure they would prefer you to be happy.

Hope you decide whatevers right for all of you

Originally Posted by ste74

Hi Mackayla,

Just notice your OH is a boilermaker, is there much work up here for welders ??
Reason I ask is my bro-in-law is in process of getting a visa and will be looking for work.

Thanks

Ste

Originally Posted by framac67

Hi Ste, I'm a welder but when you come here you become a boily as it pays more. He'll be falling over jobs if he comes to Mackay as they can't get enough of them

Originally Posted by Capt Emz I Think

That'll be my OH your on about there!!! Hi Framac - the only thing i'm worried about are his welding tickets are out of date - will that be an issue!!!

Originally Posted by framac67

Probably not but see if he can get them stamped up. Most ppl here dont know what they are so he should be good but if he becomes a boily they might want him to do a bit of fab work. If he declares himself, he'll be fine. Good luck

Originally Posted by Capt Emz I Think

Thanks framac67 - how hard is it to get a house to rent. What kind of rental prices are you looking at for a 3 bedroomed for example.

Originally Posted by framac67

I would have said $350 but it looks as if $400-450 may be nearer the mark but there is no bad areas.

Originally Posted by Capt Emz I Think

Now that is a lot of money - phew suprised anybody has any money for luxuries!!!