Originally Posted by bencoles (Post 4725158)

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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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Originally Posted by sasbear (Post 4725459)

Sutton is just over the border - we have family with property out there - can be a bit pricey but then again it depends on what you are looking for.

Originally Posted by Vicky88 (Post 4726384)

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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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Originally Posted by killamarsh (Post 4724553)

Thank you so much for the input. This is more info than I have rcd in the whole time I have been using this forum.
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Originally Posted by googy (Post 4717327)

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.

Originally Posted by killamarsh (Post 4742396)

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.

Originally Posted by killamarsh (Post 4742396)

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.

Originally Posted by killamarsh (Post 4748397)

And you know I always wanted to be totally organic;...

Originally Posted by Tiggs+Graz (Post 4749004)

i wonder why the work 'organic' always makes people think of poo?! :p :lol:


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

Originally Posted by sasbear (Post 4750114)

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 :( )

Originally Posted by Tiggs+Graz (Post 4751984)

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))) :o

Adele

Originally Posted by sasbear (Post 4750114)

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 :( )

Originally Posted by sasbear (Post 4759041)

Here is a link....


http://www.themapshop.com.au/site/in...&brand_id=1041

Originally Posted by sasbear (Post 4754054)

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.