Living in Melbourne
Apr 16th 2007, 9:56 pm
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Living in Melbourne
Hi,
My Wife and I are emigrating in July to Melbourne, we have looked on the internet for places to live but it is hard to judge where is best. We like to look of St Kilda but have read mixed reports regarding the area, if anyone could provide any info recommending suburbs which are good to rent/buy property and settle in we would be very grateful.
Grandyuk
My Wife and I are emigrating in July to Melbourne, we have looked on the internet for places to live but it is hard to judge where is best. We like to look of St Kilda but have read mixed reports regarding the area, if anyone could provide any info recommending suburbs which are good to rent/buy property and settle in we would be very grateful.
Grandyuk
Apr 16th 2007, 10:14 pm
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Re: Living in Melbourne
Hi,
My Wife and I are emigrating in July to Melbourne, we have looked on the internet for places to live but it is hard to judge where is best. We like to look of St Kilda but have read mixed reports regarding the area, if anyone could provide any info recommending suburbs which are good to rent/buy property and settle in we would be very grateful.
Grandyuk
My Wife and I are emigrating in July to Melbourne, we have looked on the internet for places to live but it is hard to judge where is best. We like to look of St Kilda but have read mixed reports regarding the area, if anyone could provide any info recommending suburbs which are good to rent/buy property and settle in we would be very grateful.
Grandyuk
We are heading that way end of July ourselves.
A few hints might help
Where are you going to be working ?
do you want a beach close ?
Do you want to live more outside the hustle and bustle of the city, or do you prefer that ?
what is your budget ?
Last edited by furkew; Apr 16th 2007 at 10:20 pm.
Apr 17th 2007, 6:19 am
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Re: Living in Melbourne
First of all welcome to BE.
We are heading that way end of July ourselves.
A few hints might help
Where are you going to be working ?
do you want a beach close ?
Do you want to live more outside the hustle and bustle of the city, or do you prefer that ?
what is your budget ?
We are heading that way end of July ourselves.
A few hints might help
Where are you going to be working ?
do you want a beach close ?
Do you want to live more outside the hustle and bustle of the city, or do you prefer that ?
what is your budget ?
My job will mean that i am based close to Melbourne City Centre, but working all around the surrounding area. We would both prefer to live near to the beach and within 20/30 minutes of the city. We are looking at houses for about $250,000.
Apr 17th 2007, 6:54 am
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Re: Living in Melbourne
Hi Furkew, Thanks for the reply
My job will mean that i am based close to Melbourne City Centre, but working all around the surrounding area. We would both prefer to live near to the beach and within 20/30 minutes of the city. We are looking at houses for about $250,000.
My job will mean that i am based close to Melbourne City Centre, but working all around the surrounding area. We would both prefer to live near to the beach and within 20/30 minutes of the city. We are looking at houses for about $250,000.
Have you looked on www.realestate.com for a quide ?
Here is a search of the bayside area from 250-300K
http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin...size=&p=30&o=d
As for the beter areas, i'm not so sure myself, but there are a few out there that have done more research in this area (we area headed further out of town ourselves)
Also the expats in Vic will be up soon, and i'm sure they will give you some good pointers.
Apr 18th 2007, 7:53 am
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Re: Living in Melbourne
Do you have kids ?
Have you looked on www.realestate.com for a quide ?
Here is a search of the bayside area from 250-300K
http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin...size=&p=30&o=d
As for the beter areas, i'm not so sure myself, but there are a few out there that have done more research in this area (we area headed further out of town ourselves)
Also the expats in Vic will be up soon, and i'm sure they will give you some good pointers.
Have you looked on www.realestate.com for a quide ?
Here is a search of the bayside area from 250-300K
http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin...size=&p=30&o=d
As for the beter areas, i'm not so sure myself, but there are a few out there that have done more research in this area (we area headed further out of town ourselves)
Also the expats in Vic will be up soon, and i'm sure they will give you some good pointers.
no we don;y have any kids, I've looked on Realestate.com but i wasn't sure what the areas are like.
Cheers for your help. hope everything goes well for you.
Apr 18th 2007, 9:46 am
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Re: Living in Melbourne
Hi
Same question. Just at the start of the visa process but allready started the research on where to live. We have been looking at Mornington , Frankston and surrounding areas. All looks lovely and prices look reasonable. Jobs will more than likely be in the city so maybe a bit far out? If anyone has any info on that area, would be great.
Lesley
Same question. Just at the start of the visa process but allready started the research on where to live. We have been looking at Mornington , Frankston and surrounding areas. All looks lovely and prices look reasonable. Jobs will more than likely be in the city so maybe a bit far out? If anyone has any info on that area, would be great.
Lesley
Apr 18th 2007, 9:54 am
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Re: Living in Melbourne
Hi Furkew, Thanks for the reply
My job will mean that i am based close to Melbourne City Centre, but working all around the surrounding area. We would both prefer to live near to the beach and within 20/30 minutes of the city. We are looking at houses for about $250,000.
My job will mean that i am based close to Melbourne City Centre, but working all around the surrounding area. We would both prefer to live near to the beach and within 20/30 minutes of the city. We are looking at houses for about $250,000.
Good luck! Let me know if you need info on these areas.
BTW, if you can stretch a little further financially, Mordiallac is very nice (still about 35 mins out though).
Apr 18th 2007, 6:39 pm
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Re: Living in Melbourne
Try asking question on Britvics and you may get some more answers.
http://z7.invisionfree.com/BritVics/...hp?showforum=1
http://z7.invisionfree.com/BritVics/...hp?showforum=1
Apr 18th 2007, 9:31 pm
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Re: Living in Melbourne
Hi, we have been here in the Melbourne area for a year, recommend you stick to the Eastern Suburbs, if you are considering St Kilda, consider further down the coast and the Mornington Peninsula. Think if you want a brick or weatherboard home, we recommend brick or brick veener, it does get cold here! We started in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, 1920's weatherboard complete with 2 acres of natual bush and rainforest, possums, parrots, wallabies etc. how idyllic, not..... blooody freezing, the Aussies have yet to grasp the concept of double glazing and radiators! Do not be fooled by these picturesque homes! Be careful on price because it is not as cheap as people think, please rent do not buy, take your time to have a really good look, avoid Noble Park and Dandenong. We cannot stress enough how different the building standards are here as in not to UK standards and poor old Melbourne does not have Gold Coast climate! Recommend the following agents for rentals Stockdale & Leggo. Good Luck!
Apr 18th 2007, 9:50 pm
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Re: Living in Melbourne
$250K budget, Melbourne average price about $375-$385K. Quite simply, you won't get anything for $250K near the beach and under 20 or 30 mins from CBD. You either need - a bigger budget, be prepared to live a long way from the CBD, live inland or live in the outer western suburbs. I could recommend Williamstown which ticks every box except your budget. As said, check out BritVics for more/better information.
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Apr 20th 2007, 7:03 am
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I would be surprised if you could get a house for that price that close to the city and beach. In my experience you would be looking at Chelsea Heights/Carrum/Seaford (these are 40-45 mins out of the city). However, if you were happy with a small unit or apartment you may get something closer.
Good luck! Let me know if you need info on these areas.
BTW, if you can stretch a little further financially, Mordiallac is very nice (still about 35 mins out though).
Good luck! Let me know if you need info on these areas.
BTW, if you can stretch a little further financially, Mordiallac is very nice (still about 35 mins out though).
Thank you all
Alan
