Hi Guys,

I hv few question about initial settlement in VIC. Pls be kind enough to answer those.

1. What are the web sites for find rent a car in VIC? How is deposit goes when we get rent a car? Do we have to have Australian credit Card to get rent a car?

2.What are the web sites which has rent houses and shared accommodation?

3. What are the web sites which has used car to buy?


Pls advice me on above.

Thanks ,
Ajay

1. What are the web sites for find rent a car in VIC? How is deposit goes when we get rent a car? Do we have to have Australian credit Card to get rent a car?

You don't need an Australian credit card...I plan to use this for a month:

https://www.secure7.rentalcarmanager...okingStep1.asp


http://maps.google.com/maps?client=f...sults&resnum=1


2.What are the web sites which has rent houses and shared accommodation?

I used www.realestate.com.au - will be staying with family for the first couple of weeks until we find a suitable rental.

Also: www.domain.com.au



Shared accommodation :

http://melbourne.gumtree.com.au/f-Un...0QQCatIdZ18294

3. What are the web sites which has used car to buy?

No idea...hopefully someone else will help you out here.

Thanks IndieG.

Hopefully some one will help us on following questions.


1.What are the web sites which has used car to buy?

2.What are the best places to live in VIC. (more convenient shopping, traveling ect)

Guys pls help us on above questions.


Thanks in advance,

Ajay

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...burbs+to+avoid

Gosh - that's a hard question to answer. Do you want to include alternative towns to Melbourne, or just suburbs of Melb?

I find Melbourne is so diverse - it's always a trade off between price versus proximity to attractions (beach & central shopping/restaurants being my favourites). If it's convenience on a budget there are lots of good options though, mainly depending on transport links to where you work.

For medium term car use, has anyone heard of any car companies in Melbourne where they SELL you the car but with a contract with you to buy it back again?

I've heard of this working well in France for people who want medium term car rental. Ie. you make a loss on buying and selling the car, but it works out less than what you'd pay if you rented a car for a long time. Good for medium term car solutions until you find your feet.

Hi guys,

Is VIC government provide initial accommodation for new migrants who is on VIC -176?

Any idea Pls,

Thanks,
Ajay

No

As answered elsewhere. Please don't post the same question in different threads.

So what is the meaning of state sponsorship? . If they don't help new immgrants on initial settlement as they ar very new to the country.

I thought that state sponsorship just meant that it was easier to get permanent residency (less points needed) than through the 175 independent route.

Still - are there any rules where you can and can't live on Victorian SS - such as making one live in the middle of nowhere?

Thats what its for, you're right, to make it easier to get PR because you need less points.

And less processing time too....

Hey Guys,

Can we use USA Driving License in Australia. Is it valid? if so how long can we use it?

Pls enlighten me.

Ajay

You need to look at the site for the Dept of Transport in whichever State you are moving to.

I am moving to VIC

What is the website i should check. Pls post.