Lots are moving to Frankston. I like it and think it will come up. Slight Skegness feel about it but really it is going to posh up very quickly.

If you are both going to work in the CBD I would say that the commute might get you down eventually especially if you are balancing childcare at the start and end of each day.

Thanks for that!
I plan to work local once i find child care, and hubby plans o work where he can get a job, although hopefully not too far (he is in graphic pree press)
have given ourselves 4 weeks to find somewhere we like (like the sound of ferntree gully, patterson lakes, and mount eliza?)
Tracey.x

£1600 (about $3600) for a months accomodation...that seems a lot is that normal??

Is it hard to organise accommodation for the first few weeks from the UK or Ireland. Is it rental that you have organised? Or a hotel?

EDIT: Yeah! $3600 is a lot!!!! Is it a palace?

Amazing game, great atmosphere, and the best team won

Good word, that

The new highway goes from Frankston to Ringwood, so I'm not sure if it will half commuting times to the CBD, but certainly it will make travelling from Frankston to the Eastern suburbs easier. And yep, Frankston can be a bit rough. Perhaps investment will improve it in the future, but then again....

just done my sums... its $3360 to be precise!that seems quite reasonable for melbourne terms for a short term rentalcompared to a 2 bed serviced appartment which is more. this is a 3 bed furnished bungalow 10 min walk from the beach, and the british couple that own it sound lovely (but bloody hell! it is a lot of dosh!!!!)x

We have organised 4 weeks temp accommodation from when we arrive on December 10th (OMFG thats only 12 weeks away ). No problem orgnising from this end (also in Ireland)/.

I think we maybe renting the same place (Mornington area?). If so we promise not to wreck the place before you arrive See from your thread you arrive in Melbourne Jan14, we arrive Dec 10th.

That would be a coincidence!! The owners are kath and andy? Frankston south? And yeah! would be great if you dont wreck it! and a few bottles of wine, crates of beer etc in the fridge would be good too!(well, i can try eh?!)Tracey.x

Hey guys was this/these place(s) recommended or did you just find it somewhere on the net? Can you pm me the details. Thanks.
p.s where in Ireland are you gidxg03 ?

Andy & Kaths accomodation can be found here.

http://www.accommodate-oz.com.au/

They are a lovely couple so don't hesitate to drop them an e mail if you have any queries.

Yep that's the one. No way my wife would leave any wine I'm afraid

Hi Soul. Were from Galway. I read many great reviews about Andy and Kaths place (and about how helpful they were too).

Yep thats the one.

Thanks bordy
Must have a look over on britvics, saw a thread on accommodation there too.

Where are you located in Ireland and when are you heading to Oz?