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debs1966 May 15th 2011 8:15 am

Best Place for Plastering Work in Perth?
 
Hi,

We are looking at making the move to Perth at the end of August this year and was wondering where would be the best area to look for Plastering jobs please?

Also, what kind of salary would we be looking at?

Thanks in advance.

Debbie :)

EvannTel May 15th 2011 10:54 am

Re: Best Place for Plastering Work in Perth?
 
Debbie
I am no expert but to get the ball rolling here is my tuppence worth. You will find many threads on here about the state of housing in Aus especially Perth. There are some pretty pessimistic views which I don't share but the reality is the housing market in Perth is the worse it's been in years. There is a massive over supply and houses arent selling fast. As such new builds are slowing. Some well established and knowledgeable brickies have posted who report pretty dire times. I would do a lot of research to see if there is any work.
Sorry.

renth May 15th 2011 12:06 pm

Re: Best Place for Plastering Work in Perth?
 

Originally Posted by EvannTel (Post 9366196)
Debbie
I am no expert but to get the ball rolling here is my tuppence worth. You will find many threads on here about the state of housing in Aus especially Perth. There are some pretty pessimistic views which I don't share but the reality is the housing market in Perth is the worse it's been in years. There is a massive over supply and houses arent selling fast. As such new builds are slowing. Some well established and knowledgeable brickies have posted who report pretty dire times. I would do a lot of research to see if there is any work.
Sorry.

My pal, a bricklayer had to go back to the UK as his gang was all let go when the work dried up about 3 months ago.

Weebie May 15th 2011 12:49 pm

Re: Best Place for Plastering Work in Perth?
 
There is no limited trade work and very limited need for older skilled migrants hence the immigration changes in June are designed to keep young WHV's in the country but keep out older imports so to speak.

ukecadet May 15th 2011 1:41 pm

Re: Best Place for Plastering Work in Perth?
 

Originally Posted by Weebie (Post 9366310)
There is no limited trade work and very limited need for older skilled migrants hence the immigration changes in June are designed to keep young WHV's in the country but keep out older imports so to speak.

What do you mean by there is no limited trade work.

jimbo_d May 15th 2011 10:58 pm

Re: Best Place for Plastering Work in Perth?
 

Originally Posted by Weebie (Post 9366310)
There is no limited trade work and very limited need for older skilled migrants hence the immigration changes in June are designed to keep young WHV's in the country but keep out older imports so to speak.

You have to compete with half of Ireland who currently are living here undercutting all the locals.

Construction work outside of housing is going crazy though, lots and lots of new mines, infrastructure and gas rigs going up

Lois1 May 15th 2011 11:30 pm

Re: Best Place for Plastering Work in Perth?
 

Originally Posted by renth (Post 9366275)
My pal, a bricklayer had to go back to the UK as his gang was all let go when the work dried up about 3 months ago.

Did he manage to find work ok though back in UK? cos it aint to good here either at the mo.

debs1966 May 16th 2011 7:55 am

Re: Best Place for Plastering Work in Perth?
 
Thanks for your advise in this matter is not looking very hopeful from the construction side of things.

Yes, your right Lois the work situation is not to good here in the UK either but it is rather worrying going to the other side of the world to find it is just the same.

Debbie

Lois1 May 16th 2011 8:20 am

Re: Best Place for Plastering Work in Perth?
 

Originally Posted by debs1966 (Post 9368218)
Thanks for your advise in this matter is not looking very hopeful from the construction side of things.

Yes, your right Lois the work situation is not to good here in the UK either but it is rather worrying going to the other side of the world to find it is just the same.

Debbie

Yeah i agree! the whole thing is quiet daunting as well as exciting, OH is a carpenter so will be in the same boat. Only my personal opinion but i think another 5 years it will be worse here in UK not better!

mvagusta May 16th 2011 8:40 am

Re: Best Place for Plastering Work in Perth?
 
I don't know about previous house building, but there seems to be alot of house building SOR particularily in Baldivis, Harrington waters, and Lakelands.

I would do a google and find out who are the major builders in these areas and contact them.


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