Melbourne Groups
May 15th 2006, 5:40 pm
#1
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Melbourne Groups
Hi All
We have now had a change of heart and if/when the visa arrives we have decided to settle in Melbourne for the first 12 months. Hubby has some relatives there so we thought it may be easier, although eventually our hearts are set on Perth.
Anyway my question is, we have a Poms Down under group etc but is there any boards for Melbourne where I can learn about schools, suburbs etc?
Thank you in advance for any help offered.
We have now had a change of heart and if/when the visa arrives we have decided to settle in Melbourne for the first 12 months. Hubby has some relatives there so we thought it may be easier, although eventually our hearts are set on Perth.
Anyway my question is, we have a Poms Down under group etc but is there any boards for Melbourne where I can learn about schools, suburbs etc?
Thank you in advance for any help offered.
May 15th 2006, 5:53 pm
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Re: Melbourne Groups
Superb, thanks Jim, I am sending you some karma
Originally Posted by jimtracey
Hi try this one.
Britvics
It is for people moving to and living in Victoria, but is predominantly about Melbourne
Jim
Britvics
It is for people moving to and living in Victoria, but is predominantly about Melbourne
Jim
May 15th 2006, 5:54 pm
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Re: Melbourne Groups
Thanks, I've never had any before!
May 15th 2006, 8:15 pm
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Re: Melbourne Groups
Originally Posted by Auzangel
Hi All
We have now had a change of heart and if/when the visa arrives we have decided to settle in Melbourne for the first 12 months. Hubby has some relatives there so we thought it may be easier, although eventually our hearts are set on Perth.
Anyway my question is, we have a Poms Down under group etc but is there any boards for Melbourne where I can learn about schools, suburbs etc?
Thank you in advance for any help offered.
We have now had a change of heart and if/when the visa arrives we have decided to settle in Melbourne for the first 12 months. Hubby has some relatives there so we thought it may be easier, although eventually our hearts are set on Perth.
Anyway my question is, we have a Poms Down under group etc but is there any boards for Melbourne where I can learn about schools, suburbs etc?
Thank you in advance for any help offered.
We recently arrived so have been through getting a rental, buying a car, buying whiteware etc. Our daughter is currently in nursery due to start school in Jan 2007. Suburbs depends on budget and then desired location ie close to the sea, close to the CBD. The schools are good in just about all locations.
Kiwi
May 15th 2006, 8:26 pm
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Re: Melbourne Groups
Hi Kiwi,
I know I didn't start this thread but perhaps you could tell me how easily and also how quickly you were able to get a rental. I am lucky in that my brother, who is in Parkdale, has offered to put us up for a while, but since he has a family of five and we have a family of seven, this will only be feasible for a short while, preferably a couple of days. We would like to have the rental sorted before we come out, as we have seen a couple of properties on realestate.com.au that we hope will still be available when we eventually get our house sold!
Any info on this would be appreciated.
I know I didn't start this thread but perhaps you could tell me how easily and also how quickly you were able to get a rental. I am lucky in that my brother, who is in Parkdale, has offered to put us up for a while, but since he has a family of five and we have a family of seven, this will only be feasible for a short while, preferably a couple of days. We would like to have the rental sorted before we come out, as we have seen a couple of properties on realestate.com.au that we hope will still be available when we eventually get our house sold!
Any info on this would be appreciated.
May 16th 2006, 12:13 am
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Re: Melbourne Groups
Originally Posted by jimtracey
Hi Kiwi,
I know I didn't start this thread but perhaps you could tell me how easily and also how quickly you were able to get a rental. I am lucky in that my brother, who is in Parkdale, has offered to put us up for a while, but since he has a family of five and we have a family of seven, this will only be feasible for a short while, preferably a couple of days. We would like to have the rental sorted before we come out, as we have seen a couple of properties on realestate.com.au that we hope will still be available when we eventually get our house sold!
Any info on this would be appreciated.
I know I didn't start this thread but perhaps you could tell me how easily and also how quickly you were able to get a rental. I am lucky in that my brother, who is in Parkdale, has offered to put us up for a while, but since he has a family of five and we have a family of seven, this will only be feasible for a short while, preferably a couple of days. We would like to have the rental sorted before we come out, as we have seen a couple of properties on realestate.com.au that we hope will still be available when we eventually get our house sold!
Any info on this would be appreciated.
PM sent
LJJ
May 16th 2006, 4:05 am
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Re: Melbourne Groups
Originally Posted by jimtracey
Hi Kiwi,
I know I didn't start this thread but perhaps you could tell me how easily and also how quickly you were able to get a rental. I am lucky in that my brother, who is in Parkdale, has offered to put us up for a while, but since he has a family of five and we have a family of seven, this will only be feasible for a short while, preferably a couple of days. We would like to have the rental sorted before we come out, as we have seen a couple of properties on realestate.com.au that we hope will still be available when we eventually get our house sold!
Any info on this would be appreciated.
I know I didn't start this thread but perhaps you could tell me how easily and also how quickly you were able to get a rental. I am lucky in that my brother, who is in Parkdale, has offered to put us up for a while, but since he has a family of five and we have a family of seven, this will only be feasible for a short while, preferably a couple of days. We would like to have the rental sorted before we come out, as we have seen a couple of properties on realestate.com.au that we hope will still be available when we eventually get our house sold!
Any info on this would be appreciated.
May 16th 2006, 5:07 pm
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Re: Melbourne Groups
Originally Posted by thebears
There are quite a few of us down here in Melbourne. Ask away with specific questions, or feel free to PM me.
We recently arrived so have been through getting a rental, buying a car, buying whiteware etc. Our daughter is currently in nursery due to start school in Jan 2007. Suburbs depends on budget and then desired location ie close to the sea, close to the CBD. The schools are good in just about all locations.
Kiwi
We recently arrived so have been through getting a rental, buying a car, buying whiteware etc. Our daughter is currently in nursery due to start school in Jan 2007. Suburbs depends on budget and then desired location ie close to the sea, close to the CBD. The schools are good in just about all locations.
Kiwi
May 16th 2006, 8:59 pm
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Re: Melbourne Groups
Originally Posted by angipipsqueak
Would it be ok if I PM you, I've a few questions about getting a short tern rental.
Kiwi
May 16th 2006, 9:16 pm
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Re: Melbourne Groups
Originally Posted by jimtracey
Hi Kiwi,
I know I didn't start this thread but perhaps you could tell me how easily and also how quickly you were able to get a rental.
I know I didn't start this thread but perhaps you could tell me how easily and also how quickly you were able to get a rental.
We arrived on 28th of April and took possession this Monday 15th of May.
We were also in your position but the estate agents would not even return emails. The problem is they only allow viewings of rentals after the previous tenants have moved out -well thats been our experience.
They do the viewings in 15 min slots (to maximise interest and make it easier on themselves). Some agents allow you to take the key and do your own viewing with a deposit of $50 and your passport.
We got to the stage where we even offered without a viewing to take the place - but they insisted on a viewing first because they did not want to proceed with checking our application and find out at the last minute we didnt like the place. Managed to sneak in while the cleaners were doing the final clean - had applications approved overnight and took the keys this Monday just gone. Quite a few angry calls to the agents by other prospective tenants who were told property not available for viewing until Wednesday this week (sorry guys) but you can see sometimes you need to be in the right place at the right time.
All the agents also kept directing our inquires to the Web saying everything is on there. But I would also push to meet them face to face so they know who you.
It also takes a few days to get utilities organised so be prepared to overlap your short term accomodation.
#Get applications from all of the agents you might be using (one per person over 16/18).
#Make copies of references and other details to go in with the application.
#Prepare a covering letter to provide more of an insight into you that the application doesn't account for ie arriving in the country with plenty of cash but no job/employment.
# Ensure you have internet connection so you can browse while here - some agents allow online applications.
# You will need a car because they dont carry insurance to take you too places. - that was what my wife was told.
Kiwi
May 16th 2006, 9:22 pm
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Re: Melbourne Groups
Originally Posted by Auzangel
Hi All
We have now had a change of heart and if/when the visa arrives we have decided to settle in Melbourne for the first 12 months. Hubby has some relatives there so we thought it may be easier, although eventually our hearts are set on Perth.
Anyway my question is, we have a Poms Down under group etc but is there any boards for Melbourne where I can learn about schools, suburbs etc?
Thank you in advance for any help offered.
We have now had a change of heart and if/when the visa arrives we have decided to settle in Melbourne for the first 12 months. Hubby has some relatives there so we thought it may be easier, although eventually our hearts are set on Perth.
Anyway my question is, we have a Poms Down under group etc but is there any boards for Melbourne where I can learn about schools, suburbs etc?
Thank you in advance for any help offered.
Us too, that's sooooooooo wierd
We just thought more opportunities all round for us and teen , but like you Perth is where my heart will be, but one day ehhh
May 16th 2006, 9:25 pm
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Posts: 4,365
Re: Melbourne Groups
Originally Posted by thebears
Hi Jim and Tracey,
We arrived on 28th of April and took possession this Monday 15th of May.
We were also in your position but the estate agents would not even return emails. The problem is they only allow viewings of rentals after the previous tenants have moved out -well thats been our experience.
They do the viewings in 15 min slots (to maximise interest and make it easier on themselves). Some agents allow you to take the key and do your own viewing with a deposit of $50 and your passport.
We got to the stage where we even offered without a viewing to take the place - but they insisted on a viewing first because they did not want to proceed with checking our application and find out at the last minute we didnt like the place. Managed to sneak in while the cleaners were doing the final clean - had applications approved overnight and took the keys this Monday just gone. Quite a few angry calls to the agents by other prospective tenants who were told property not available for viewing until Wednesday this week (sorry guys) but you can see sometimes you need to be in the right place at the right time.
All the agents also kept directing our inquires to the Web saying everything is on there. But I would also push to meet them face to face so they know who you.
It also takes a few days to get utilities organised so be prepared to overlap your short term accomodation.
#Get applications from all of the agents you might be using (one per person over 16/18).
#Make copies of references and other details to go in with the application.
#Prepare a covering letter to provide more of an insight into you that the application doesn't account for ie arriving in the country with plenty of cash but no job/employment.
# Ensure you have internet connection so you can browse while here - some agents allow online applications.
# You will need a car because they dont carry insurance to take you too places. - that was what my wife was told.
Kiwi
We arrived on 28th of April and took possession this Monday 15th of May.
We were also in your position but the estate agents would not even return emails. The problem is they only allow viewings of rentals after the previous tenants have moved out -well thats been our experience.
They do the viewings in 15 min slots (to maximise interest and make it easier on themselves). Some agents allow you to take the key and do your own viewing with a deposit of $50 and your passport.
We got to the stage where we even offered without a viewing to take the place - but they insisted on a viewing first because they did not want to proceed with checking our application and find out at the last minute we didnt like the place. Managed to sneak in while the cleaners were doing the final clean - had applications approved overnight and took the keys this Monday just gone. Quite a few angry calls to the agents by other prospective tenants who were told property not available for viewing until Wednesday this week (sorry guys) but you can see sometimes you need to be in the right place at the right time.
All the agents also kept directing our inquires to the Web saying everything is on there. But I would also push to meet them face to face so they know who you.
It also takes a few days to get utilities organised so be prepared to overlap your short term accomodation.
#Get applications from all of the agents you might be using (one per person over 16/18).
#Make copies of references and other details to go in with the application.
#Prepare a covering letter to provide more of an insight into you that the application doesn't account for ie arriving in the country with plenty of cash but no job/employment.
# Ensure you have internet connection so you can browse while here - some agents allow online applications.
# You will need a car because they dont carry insurance to take you too places. - that was what my wife was told.
Kiwi
would send you karm, but i've now been able to send to anyone for ages, don't know what's wrong 
Usually Toonje sorts me out with things like that, but don't know where he is these days, sorry am rambling
May 17th 2006, 7:25 am
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Re: Melbourne Groups
Originally Posted by Margaret2
good info, cheers would send you karm, but i've now been able to send to anyone for ages, don't know what's wrong Usually Toonje sorts me out with things like that, but don't know where he is these days, sorry am rambling
would send you karm, but i've now been able to send to anyone for ages, don't know what's wrong Usually Toonje sorts me out with things like that, but don't know where he is these days, sorry am rambling
