FYI - OUr set up costs for Brisbane June 2008 for a couple in 30s
Jun 16th 2008, 1:05 pm
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FYI - OUr set up costs for Brisbane June 2008 for a couple in 30s
Hi guys
I have seen others posting there set up costs, so thought I would contribute ours for any of you looking to get a feeler.
Rental car for 16 days (one way from Cairns to Brisbane) - no extra insurance $480.00
Petrol currently $1.54 a litre or thereabouts (was about 10cents cheaper last week)
Self contained studio apartment in Spring Hill for two weeks $665.00 per week.
Our 3 bedroom townhouse in Morningside/Seven Hills (about 10kms from City on the Southside) - rent $360 per week. Townhouse is really nice - about 10 years old I think and a nice area. We did look at some 2 bedroom units ranging from $280-$340 but they werent as nice.
From Super Amart - furniture store - got a small discount for cash about 5% but most items were on sale.
Queen size bed frame - $240.00
Posture-rest Queen mattress - $420.00 (there were cheaper for about $200, but this was the cheapest nice one that we tried).
Couch set -3 seater, 2 seater and armchair - $600.00 - not the most fancy but it's comfortable and does us fine for a couple of years.
TV unit - $100
Coffee table $120
Bedside tables - $60 each
Matching tallboys - $180.00 each
Comfortable high backed Office chair - $130.00
Office corner desk - $200.00
I have seen cheaper office chairs at Target, Big W, Office works etc. hubby works from home.
From Harvey Norman - we got catalogue items so no discount here
Side by Side 540 L Samsung fridge (I love it) - $1299.00
LG 5.5 kg washing machine - $550.00 and we get $200 back from the government eventually.
Microwave -17 l - $69.00
Delivery was about $40-60 each retailer - this was a little annoying, had to chase both about certain items, but speaking with the manager always seemed to speed things up.
Hubbys Sony Bravia LCD HD TV 40 in - from the Sony store at DFO (outlets) was $1750 and we will get back $150 from a cashback deal.
DVD player $99 from Sony store - all regions all singing all dancing.
Patio set - 3 piece metal and mesh (or something) from Bunnings - $39.00
Energy savings lightbulbs from Bunnings - $20 for 10, or about $8 for a 2 pack.
Our first weekly grocery shop was about $140.00, I will spend about $200.00 once I get a few more bits and pieces tomorrow. This included chicken breast for 3 meals, 2 meals sausages, 3 mince based meals, salad meal, 5 types of spices, some fruit and veges, alot of my basics for the pantry, milk, bread butter, cheese, a few frozens, laundry powder. I believe I will be able to do my weekly shop for $100 or less. I am a little frugal with shopping and will wait for specials if I have to etc, but I must have fruit and will buy some frozen meals for lunches.
I probably spent about $300 on odds such at pots, pans, few bits for the kitchen, airer, brooms and such. Here I got things from Crazy Clarks and the Warehouse, Big W and Target.
I picked up a great sheet set from Towel Man for $20.00!! 220 thread count which isn't too bad (I am not a sheet snob) - they feel nice to sleep on.
Pillows about $15 for two - not the cheapest, but not the pancake ones I hate. Mattress protector for about $20 from Target on sale, Quilt inner was about $50 from Woolworths (and it's rally warm).
Um...
Hubby has gone with Internode for his internet connection - the wireless router was $140 from JB Hi-fi and the monthly charge for our internet will be about $174.00 - this is the MOST expensive thing as hubby works from home and thinks he will need the 100gb downloads it offers on ASDL2+
Basic phone rental is $19 per month, with about .30c for local calls. We will probably still use Skype.
I brought my phone from UK and am using Vodafone maxi cap - this is pay as you go, no contract and its great - $29 gets you one month and $130 worth of calls - lasted me 3 weeks calling agencys, jobs, rentals etc, so well worth it. They have higher options if you need more call credit.
We brought a 1997 Toyota Starlet for $5000.00. It was neat and tidy and low mileage. They had newer models for Kia and Daewoo's etc, but we were in a rush and the 2003 Daewoo Matiz we tried was awful (soft clutch and funny sounding engine) - so we were happy to take the older car which will hopefully be more reliable.
I think thats about it (phew!)
Oh - if I catch the train to work, it will cost me less than $22 a week which I think is good value.
Brisbane is impressing me so far. Very hilly in this area, more so than I would've thought. I have lived in Australia previously for 5 years (with a 6 year absense) and prices have gone up alot in that time, it's now more expensive than New Zealand (which is where I am from) suprisingly.
I love the Southbank - it has an amazing resort like pool and is really nicely done. I didn't even realise they had built one.
Traffic is a bit .... jumbled I guess, but hubby got a sat Nat (Tom Tom large screen for about $350) so we are okay, but the map books UBD go for about $20 and are worth it. I don't think the drivers are any worse than the UK - in fact it's probably me thats causing the problems since I am not always sure where I am going.
People are friendly in stores, don't feel harassed as yet. Worse thing I have noticed is....well Fortitude Valley/Chinatown feels a little rough towards the weekends. Seems to be alot of drunk people fairly early and it's a very small area, but we managed a night out watching the rugby and we were fine!
Eating in chinatown was reasonable too. And Neil loves the food courts in the shopping centres etc.
I have seen others posting there set up costs, so thought I would contribute ours for any of you looking to get a feeler.
Rental car for 16 days (one way from Cairns to Brisbane) - no extra insurance $480.00
Petrol currently $1.54 a litre or thereabouts (was about 10cents cheaper last week)
Self contained studio apartment in Spring Hill for two weeks $665.00 per week.
Our 3 bedroom townhouse in Morningside/Seven Hills (about 10kms from City on the Southside) - rent $360 per week. Townhouse is really nice - about 10 years old I think and a nice area. We did look at some 2 bedroom units ranging from $280-$340 but they werent as nice.
From Super Amart - furniture store - got a small discount for cash about 5% but most items were on sale.
Queen size bed frame - $240.00
Posture-rest Queen mattress - $420.00 (there were cheaper for about $200, but this was the cheapest nice one that we tried).
Couch set -3 seater, 2 seater and armchair - $600.00 - not the most fancy but it's comfortable and does us fine for a couple of years.
TV unit - $100
Coffee table $120
Bedside tables - $60 each
Matching tallboys - $180.00 each
Comfortable high backed Office chair - $130.00
Office corner desk - $200.00
I have seen cheaper office chairs at Target, Big W, Office works etc. hubby works from home.
From Harvey Norman - we got catalogue items so no discount here
Side by Side 540 L Samsung fridge (I love it) - $1299.00
LG 5.5 kg washing machine - $550.00 and we get $200 back from the government eventually.
Microwave -17 l - $69.00
Delivery was about $40-60 each retailer - this was a little annoying, had to chase both about certain items, but speaking with the manager always seemed to speed things up.
Hubbys Sony Bravia LCD HD TV 40 in - from the Sony store at DFO (outlets) was $1750 and we will get back $150 from a cashback deal.
DVD player $99 from Sony store - all regions all singing all dancing.
Patio set - 3 piece metal and mesh (or something) from Bunnings - $39.00
Energy savings lightbulbs from Bunnings - $20 for 10, or about $8 for a 2 pack.
Our first weekly grocery shop was about $140.00, I will spend about $200.00 once I get a few more bits and pieces tomorrow. This included chicken breast for 3 meals, 2 meals sausages, 3 mince based meals, salad meal, 5 types of spices, some fruit and veges, alot of my basics for the pantry, milk, bread butter, cheese, a few frozens, laundry powder. I believe I will be able to do my weekly shop for $100 or less. I am a little frugal with shopping and will wait for specials if I have to etc, but I must have fruit and will buy some frozen meals for lunches.
I probably spent about $300 on odds such at pots, pans, few bits for the kitchen, airer, brooms and such. Here I got things from Crazy Clarks and the Warehouse, Big W and Target.
I picked up a great sheet set from Towel Man for $20.00!! 220 thread count which isn't too bad (I am not a sheet snob) - they feel nice to sleep on.
Pillows about $15 for two - not the cheapest, but not the pancake ones I hate. Mattress protector for about $20 from Target on sale, Quilt inner was about $50 from Woolworths (and it's rally warm).
Um...
Hubby has gone with Internode for his internet connection - the wireless router was $140 from JB Hi-fi and the monthly charge for our internet will be about $174.00 - this is the MOST expensive thing as hubby works from home and thinks he will need the 100gb downloads it offers on ASDL2+
Basic phone rental is $19 per month, with about .30c for local calls. We will probably still use Skype.
I brought my phone from UK and am using Vodafone maxi cap - this is pay as you go, no contract and its great - $29 gets you one month and $130 worth of calls - lasted me 3 weeks calling agencys, jobs, rentals etc, so well worth it. They have higher options if you need more call credit.
We brought a 1997 Toyota Starlet for $5000.00. It was neat and tidy and low mileage. They had newer models for Kia and Daewoo's etc, but we were in a rush and the 2003 Daewoo Matiz we tried was awful (soft clutch and funny sounding engine) - so we were happy to take the older car which will hopefully be more reliable.
I think thats about it (phew!)
Oh - if I catch the train to work, it will cost me less than $22 a week which I think is good value.
Brisbane is impressing me so far. Very hilly in this area, more so than I would've thought. I have lived in Australia previously for 5 years (with a 6 year absense) and prices have gone up alot in that time, it's now more expensive than New Zealand (which is where I am from) suprisingly.
I love the Southbank - it has an amazing resort like pool and is really nicely done. I didn't even realise they had built one.
Traffic is a bit .... jumbled I guess, but hubby got a sat Nat (Tom Tom large screen for about $350) so we are okay, but the map books UBD go for about $20 and are worth it. I don't think the drivers are any worse than the UK - in fact it's probably me thats causing the problems since I am not always sure where I am going.
People are friendly in stores, don't feel harassed as yet. Worse thing I have noticed is....well Fortitude Valley/Chinatown feels a little rough towards the weekends. Seems to be alot of drunk people fairly early and it's a very small area, but we managed a night out watching the rugby and we were fine!
Eating in chinatown was reasonable too. And Neil loves the food courts in the shopping centres etc.
Jun 16th 2008, 1:06 pm
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Re: FYI - OUr set up costs for Brisbane June 2008 for a couple in 30s
Wow - sorry thats sooooo long!!
I can prattle a bit
I can prattle a bit
Jun 16th 2008, 1:15 pm
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Re: FYI - OUr set up costs for Brisbane June 2008 for a couple in 30s
What a fab informative post! Thank you for taking the time out to do that, I'm looking at going to Perth but there's still a few things that are applicable to me, and its sure to be a great help to anyone going to Brisbane!
Jun 16th 2008, 1:26 pm
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Great post. Thanks for the update. It is a great help to have a breakdown like this.
Thanks for spending the time to do it. Much appreciated....
Darren
Thanks for spending the time to do it. Much appreciated....
Darren
Jun 16th 2008, 2:21 pm
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Re: FYI - OUr set up costs for Brisbane June 2008 for a couple in 30s
i totally agree! great post
really helps people who are yet to do the move
thanks and good luck with your new life in Brisbane
we are thinking sunshine coach (meaning i'll work in Brisbane most probably) or Perth
take care
Stephanie
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really helps people who are yet to do the move
thanks and good luck with your new life in Brisbane
we are thinking sunshine coach (meaning i'll work in Brisbane most probably) or Perth
take care
Stephanie
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Jun 16th 2008, 2:29 pm
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Re: FYI - OUr set up costs for Brisbane June 2008 for a couple in 30s
Excellent post,
Really useful info.
We are hoping to move out to Brsibane towards the end of the year and this will come in very handy.
Cheers
Really useful info.
We are hoping to move out to Brsibane towards the end of the year and this will come in very handy.
Cheers
Jun 16th 2008, 2:40 pm
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Wow...Very Informati. We are hopefully heading to Perth but its nice to know a rough guide price of the essesntials. Thank You
Jun 16th 2008, 5:53 pm
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Re: FYI - OUr set up costs for Brisbane June 2008 for a couple in 30s
That's a really useful post...many thanks.
I head over to Brisbane on a reccie in July and found your costs a good starting point.
Hope you settle in well.
I head over to Brisbane on a reccie in July and found your costs a good starting point.
Hope you settle in well.
Jun 16th 2008, 6:52 pm
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Re: FYI - OUr set up costs for Brisbane June 2008 for a couple in 30s
Hello you lucky people,
It was so good to see you back on B.E. I really enjoyed reading your thread and hope you will keep us informed of all your adventures and helpful tips. Les has a final exam in July then hopefully all systems go !! Hope to speak soon.
Angie.
It was so good to see you back on B.E. I really enjoyed reading your thread and hope you will keep us informed of all your adventures and helpful tips. Les has a final exam in July then hopefully all systems go !! Hope to speak soon.
Angie.
Jun 17th 2008, 12:13 pm
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I really hope the exam goes well for you guys! I will have my mental fingers crossed for you both.
I can't wait for the first payday - I am thinking of a weekend in the Glass House mountains or something nice to treat ourselves after the initial stress of setting up.
Jun 17th 2008, 2:32 pm
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Re: FYI - OUr set up costs for Brisbane June 2008 for a couple in 30s
Hi guys
I have seen others posting there set up costs, so thought I would contribute ours for any of you looking to get a feeler.
Rental car for 16 days (one way from Cairns to Brisbane) - no extra insurance $480.00
Petrol currently $1.54 a litre or thereabouts (was about 10cents cheaper last week)
Self contained studio apartment in Spring Hill for two weeks $665.00 per week.
Our 3 bedroom townhouse in Morningside/Seven Hills (about 10kms from City on the Southside) - rent $360 per week. Townhouse is really nice - about 10 years old I think and a nice area. We did look at some 2 bedroom units ranging from $280-$340 but they werent as nice.
From Super Amart - furniture store - got a small discount for cash about 5% but most items were on sale.
Queen size bed frame - $240.00
Posture-rest Queen mattress - $420.00 (there were cheaper for about $200, but this was the cheapest nice one that we tried).
Couch set -3 seater, 2 seater and armchair - $600.00 - not the most fancy but it's comfortable and does us fine for a couple of years.
TV unit - $100
Coffee table $120
Bedside tables - $60 each
Matching tallboys - $180.00 each
Comfortable high backed Office chair - $130.00
Office corner desk - $200.00
I have seen cheaper office chairs at Target, Big W, Office works etc. hubby works from home.
From Harvey Norman - we got catalogue items so no discount here
Side by Side 540 L Samsung fridge (I love it) - $1299.00
LG 5.5 kg washing machine - $550.00 and we get $200 back from the government eventually.
Microwave -17 l - $69.00
Delivery was about $40-60 each retailer - this was a little annoying, had to chase both about certain items, but speaking with the manager always seemed to speed things up.
Hubbys Sony Bravia LCD HD TV 40 in - from the Sony store at DFO (outlets) was $1750 and we will get back $150 from a cashback deal.
DVD player $99 from Sony store - all regions all singing all dancing.
Patio set - 3 piece metal and mesh (or something) from Bunnings - $39.00
Energy savings lightbulbs from Bunnings - $20 for 10, or about $8 for a 2 pack.
Our first weekly grocery shop was about $140.00, I will spend about $200.00 once I get a few more bits and pieces tomorrow. This included chicken breast for 3 meals, 2 meals sausages, 3 mince based meals, salad meal, 5 types of spices, some fruit and veges, alot of my basics for the pantry, milk, bread butter, cheese, a few frozens, laundry powder. I believe I will be able to do my weekly shop for $100 or less. I am a little frugal with shopping and will wait for specials if I have to etc, but I must have fruit and will buy some frozen meals for lunches.
I probably spent about $300 on odds such at pots, pans, few bits for the kitchen, airer, brooms and such. Here I got things from Crazy Clarks and the Warehouse, Big W and Target.
I picked up a great sheet set from Towel Man for $20.00!! 220 thread count which isn't too bad (I am not a sheet snob) - they feel nice to sleep on.
Pillows about $15 for two - not the cheapest, but not the pancake ones I hate. Mattress protector for about $20 from Target on sale, Quilt inner was about $50 from Woolworths (and it's rally warm).
Um...
Hubby has gone with Internode for his internet connection - the wireless router was $140 from JB Hi-fi and the monthly charge for our internet will be about $174.00 - this is the MOST expensive thing as hubby works from home and thinks he will need the 100gb downloads it offers on ASDL2+
Basic phone rental is $19 per month, with about .30c for local calls. We will probably still use Skype.
I brought my phone from UK and am using Vodafone maxi cap - this is pay as you go, no contract and its great - $29 gets you one month and $130 worth of calls - lasted me 3 weeks calling agencys, jobs, rentals etc, so well worth it. They have higher options if you need more call credit.
We brought a 1997 Toyota Starlet for $5000.00. It was neat and tidy and low mileage. They had newer models for Kia and Daewoo's etc, but we were in a rush and the 2003 Daewoo Matiz we tried was awful (soft clutch and funny sounding engine) - so we were happy to take the older car which will hopefully be more reliable.
I think thats about it (phew!)
Oh - if I catch the train to work, it will cost me less than $22 a week which I think is good value.
Brisbane is impressing me so far. Very hilly in this area, more so than I would've thought. I have lived in Australia previously for 5 years (with a 6 year absense) and prices have gone up alot in that time, it's now more expensive than New Zealand (which is where I am from) suprisingly.
I love the Southbank - it has an amazing resort like pool and is really nicely done. I didn't even realise they had built one.
Traffic is a bit .... jumbled I guess, but hubby got a sat Nat (Tom Tom large screen for about $350) so we are okay, but the map books UBD go for about $20 and are worth it. I don't think the drivers are any worse than the UK - in fact it's probably me thats causing the problems since I am not always sure where I am going.
People are friendly in stores, don't feel harassed as yet. Worse thing I have noticed is....well Fortitude Valley/Chinatown feels a little rough towards the weekends. Seems to be alot of drunk people fairly early and it's a very small area, but we managed a night out watching the rugby and we were fine!
Eating in chinatown was reasonable too. And Neil loves the food courts in the shopping centres etc.
I have seen others posting there set up costs, so thought I would contribute ours for any of you looking to get a feeler.
Rental car for 16 days (one way from Cairns to Brisbane) - no extra insurance $480.00
Petrol currently $1.54 a litre or thereabouts (was about 10cents cheaper last week)
Self contained studio apartment in Spring Hill for two weeks $665.00 per week.
Our 3 bedroom townhouse in Morningside/Seven Hills (about 10kms from City on the Southside) - rent $360 per week. Townhouse is really nice - about 10 years old I think and a nice area. We did look at some 2 bedroom units ranging from $280-$340 but they werent as nice.
From Super Amart - furniture store - got a small discount for cash about 5% but most items were on sale.
Queen size bed frame - $240.00
Posture-rest Queen mattress - $420.00 (there were cheaper for about $200, but this was the cheapest nice one that we tried).
Couch set -3 seater, 2 seater and armchair - $600.00 - not the most fancy but it's comfortable and does us fine for a couple of years.
TV unit - $100
Coffee table $120
Bedside tables - $60 each
Matching tallboys - $180.00 each
Comfortable high backed Office chair - $130.00
Office corner desk - $200.00
I have seen cheaper office chairs at Target, Big W, Office works etc. hubby works from home.
From Harvey Norman - we got catalogue items so no discount here
Side by Side 540 L Samsung fridge (I love it) - $1299.00
LG 5.5 kg washing machine - $550.00 and we get $200 back from the government eventually.
Microwave -17 l - $69.00
Delivery was about $40-60 each retailer - this was a little annoying, had to chase both about certain items, but speaking with the manager always seemed to speed things up.
Hubbys Sony Bravia LCD HD TV 40 in - from the Sony store at DFO (outlets) was $1750 and we will get back $150 from a cashback deal.
DVD player $99 from Sony store - all regions all singing all dancing.
Patio set - 3 piece metal and mesh (or something) from Bunnings - $39.00
Energy savings lightbulbs from Bunnings - $20 for 10, or about $8 for a 2 pack.
Our first weekly grocery shop was about $140.00, I will spend about $200.00 once I get a few more bits and pieces tomorrow. This included chicken breast for 3 meals, 2 meals sausages, 3 mince based meals, salad meal, 5 types of spices, some fruit and veges, alot of my basics for the pantry, milk, bread butter, cheese, a few frozens, laundry powder. I believe I will be able to do my weekly shop for $100 or less. I am a little frugal with shopping and will wait for specials if I have to etc, but I must have fruit and will buy some frozen meals for lunches.
I probably spent about $300 on odds such at pots, pans, few bits for the kitchen, airer, brooms and such. Here I got things from Crazy Clarks and the Warehouse, Big W and Target.
I picked up a great sheet set from Towel Man for $20.00!! 220 thread count which isn't too bad (I am not a sheet snob) - they feel nice to sleep on.
Pillows about $15 for two - not the cheapest, but not the pancake ones I hate. Mattress protector for about $20 from Target on sale, Quilt inner was about $50 from Woolworths (and it's rally warm).
Um...
Hubby has gone with Internode for his internet connection - the wireless router was $140 from JB Hi-fi and the monthly charge for our internet will be about $174.00 - this is the MOST expensive thing as hubby works from home and thinks he will need the 100gb downloads it offers on ASDL2+
Basic phone rental is $19 per month, with about .30c for local calls. We will probably still use Skype.
I brought my phone from UK and am using Vodafone maxi cap - this is pay as you go, no contract and its great - $29 gets you one month and $130 worth of calls - lasted me 3 weeks calling agencys, jobs, rentals etc, so well worth it. They have higher options if you need more call credit.
We brought a 1997 Toyota Starlet for $5000.00. It was neat and tidy and low mileage. They had newer models for Kia and Daewoo's etc, but we were in a rush and the 2003 Daewoo Matiz we tried was awful (soft clutch and funny sounding engine) - so we were happy to take the older car which will hopefully be more reliable.
I think thats about it (phew!)
Oh - if I catch the train to work, it will cost me less than $22 a week which I think is good value.
Brisbane is impressing me so far. Very hilly in this area, more so than I would've thought. I have lived in Australia previously for 5 years (with a 6 year absense) and prices have gone up alot in that time, it's now more expensive than New Zealand (which is where I am from) suprisingly.
I love the Southbank - it has an amazing resort like pool and is really nicely done. I didn't even realise they had built one.
Traffic is a bit .... jumbled I guess, but hubby got a sat Nat (Tom Tom large screen for about $350) so we are okay, but the map books UBD go for about $20 and are worth it. I don't think the drivers are any worse than the UK - in fact it's probably me thats causing the problems since I am not always sure where I am going.
People are friendly in stores, don't feel harassed as yet. Worse thing I have noticed is....well Fortitude Valley/Chinatown feels a little rough towards the weekends. Seems to be alot of drunk people fairly early and it's a very small area, but we managed a night out watching the rugby and we were fine!
Eating in chinatown was reasonable too. And Neil loves the food courts in the shopping centres etc.
Can you tell me where you bought your sofa? We have decided to leave ours here as it knocked nearly £600 off the quote and we felt it was not worth it. So if you can pass on where you picked yours up from for $600 I would be most grateful as I can send my Mum down to have a look for me!
Thanks,
Caz
Sorry Just seen it was SuperAmart!
Last edited by cazw1405; Jun 17th 2008 at 2:35 pm. Reason: realised question was already answered in original post!
Jun 17th 2008, 8:01 pm
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Incredibly useful post, many thanks!
Jun 17th 2008, 11:28 pm
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Great Post Thanks!!!
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What a great post! A right good imformative read! Thanks for doing that ,its really helpful to us who are nearly there! 80 days left here! Not that I am counting down or anything!
Can you tell me where you bought your sofa? We have decided to leave ours here as it knocked nearly £600 off the quote and we felt it was not worth it. So if you can pass on where you picked yours up from for $600 I would be most grateful as I can send my Mum down to have a look for me!
Thanks,
Caz
Sorry Just seen it was SuperAmart!
Can you tell me where you bought your sofa? We have decided to leave ours here as it knocked nearly £600 off the quote and we felt it was not worth it. So if you can pass on where you picked yours up from for $600 I would be most grateful as I can send my Mum down to have a look for me!
Thanks,
Caz
Sorry Just seen it was SuperAmart!
Good for getting an idea about prices. They, as do many others, offer new home starter packs; everything for the lounge, dining room, master bedroom all for one total price.
Not my favourite store, very much stack it high and sell it cheap, makes MFI look super sophisticated, but generally good quality and keenly priced.
Jun 18th 2008, 9:12 am
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Many thanks for taking the time out to post your information. We have just got back from a fantastic trip to Brisbane and are now looking to emigrate there, this will be most useful.
PS. Glasshouse mountains.....breathtaking, take a picnic.
AllanDebnJack
PS. Glasshouse mountains.....breathtaking, take a picnic.
AllanDebnJack