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Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
Aug 20th 2006, 11:16 pm
#16
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
You off to Perth?
Sorry couldn't remember
Sorry couldn't remember
Aug 24th 2006, 6:57 pm
#17
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
Originally Posted by steve`o
nar gold coast me dear
Why are you in the o'hippy fanclub?
Aug 24th 2006, 6:59 pm
#18
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
Originally Posted by Poppett44
We've booked 2 weeks in a Big4 site in Coburg, Melbourne,,thought it would be a good base whilst we look for a rental!
I don't think I would be brave enough to book a rental from the UK, I'd want to have a good look round first
I don't think I would be brave enough to book a rental from the UK, I'd want to have a good look round first
Do you have a link for this, we intend to try to book 4 weeks hol accom before leaving
Aug 24th 2006, 7:01 pm
#19
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
Originally Posted by Margaret2
Do you have a link for this, we intend to try to book 4 weeks hol accom before leaving
there you go
http://www.big4.com.au/public/index....&locationid=88
Aug 24th 2006, 7:05 pm
#20
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
Originally Posted by Poppett44
Ta much, would give k, but ran out today
Just had a look poppett and it looks ideal for us
Last edited by Margaret2; Aug 24th 2006 at 7:16 pm.
Aug 24th 2006, 7:23 pm
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
Originally Posted by Margaret2
Ta much, would give k, but ran out today
Just had a look poppett and it looks ideal for us
Just had a look poppett and it looks ideal for us
Aug 24th 2006, 7:27 pm
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
Originally Posted by Margaret2
Ta much, would give k, but ran out today
Aug 24th 2006, 7:29 pm
#23
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
My head is in a spin with this one!
We can't decide whether to book into a Apartment hotel in Brisbane for the first couple of weeks to get things sorted in the city whilst looking around the suburbs for an unfurnished rental for 6 months or so. We would have to hire furniture (I am assuming you can!) for a couple of months until our container arrives.
Or try to find furnished accommodation for three months somewhere, but if we don't like it?
We are leaving 23rd October and all the shippers that have quoted said they can't guarantee getting our stuff by Christmas. Any other suggestions anyone?
We can't decide whether to book into a Apartment hotel in Brisbane for the first couple of weeks to get things sorted in the city whilst looking around the suburbs for an unfurnished rental for 6 months or so. We would have to hire furniture (I am assuming you can!) for a couple of months until our container arrives.
Or try to find furnished accommodation for three months somewhere, but if we don't like it?
We are leaving 23rd October and all the shippers that have quoted said they can't guarantee getting our stuff by Christmas. Any other suggestions anyone?
Last edited by Crazy Diamond; Aug 24th 2006 at 7:31 pm.
Aug 24th 2006, 7:31 pm
#24
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
You not off to Perth anymore then Margaret? Sorry but haven't been around very much lately..
Naaaaaaaaah, changed me mind ages ago, have even got a job in Melbourne now
thanks for the proxy k
Aug 24th 2006, 7:34 pm
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
Originally Posted by Margaret2
Naaaaaaaaah, changed me mind ages ago, have even got a job in Melbourne now
thanks for the proxy k
thanks for the proxy k
When are you off Margaret?
Aug 24th 2006, 7:35 pm
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
Originally Posted by Margaret2
Naaaaaaaaah, changed me mind ages ago, have even got a job in Melbourne now
thanks for the proxy k
thanks for the proxy k
Aug 24th 2006, 7:45 pm
#27
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
Originally Posted by Poppett44
When are you off Margaret?
Dec at the latest, may be nov at this rate, everything seems to be racing ahead of me :scared:
My biggest obsticle here was accom here (as no rellies to put me up) once i sell the house (which will sell ok, different to England just now, its also a small house in a nice area, ideal for a first time buyer).
But an old friend has came out the blue and offered me fully furnished accom that she has rent free
, so house up for sale asap
Aug 24th 2006, 8:07 pm
#28
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
OK
Why are you in the o'hippy fanclub?
Why are you in the o'hippy fanclub?
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=391155
Aug 28th 2006, 11:46 am
#29
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
back onto the original topic
I am still having no luck with a short term rental. Am waiting for a few replies to queries, but am not very positive about getting anything.
Because our house sale has took so long, (and we only have 2 months before our visa runs out) it is too short notice for booking a place.
Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated, anybody?
I am still having no luck with a short term rental. Am waiting for a few replies to queries, but am not very positive about getting anything.
Because our house sale has took so long, (and we only have 2 months before our visa runs out) it is too short notice for booking a place.
Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated, anybody?
Aug 28th 2006, 12:22 pm
#30
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Re: Did you have accommodation arranged prior to arriving in Oz?
We used getsettledinperth.co.uk, lovely couple and very helpful I would highly recommend them.
Julia
Julia
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
back onto the original topic
I am still having no luck with a short term rental. Am waiting for a few replies to queries, but am not very positive about getting anything.
Because our house sale has took so long, (and we only have 2 months before our visa runs out) it is too short notice for booking a place.
Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated, anybody?
I am still having no luck with a short term rental. Am waiting for a few replies to queries, but am not very positive about getting anything.
Because our house sale has took so long, (and we only have 2 months before our visa runs out) it is too short notice for booking a place.
Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated, anybody?