The Melbourne thread
Mar 15th 2008, 1:17 pm
#586
Take it easy
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Re: The Melbourne thread
I'm giving up shattering people's illusions. If anyone thinks the weather here is shit, fine
And if that's deters you from coming to Melbourne, then.....
And if that's deters you from coming to Melbourne, then.....
Mar 15th 2008, 2:32 pm
#587
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Looks like business was brisk in the Auctions today...
All the rate rises do not seem to have slowed down the demand by much.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...69#post6066569
All the rate rises do not seem to have slowed down the demand by much.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...69#post6066569
Mar 15th 2008, 7:58 pm
#589
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Re: The Melbourne thread
At last I find the Melbourne thread lol
You will be getting 1 extra ex-pat in that city when I get there on 29th of this month
Then off to Crown to put all the house sale money on black !
You will be getting 1 extra ex-pat in that city when I get there on 29th of this month
Then off to Crown to put all the house sale money on black !
Mar 16th 2008, 6:30 am
#590
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Mar 16th 2008, 8:19 am
#591
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Know the feeling Hevs. Our pool would not be viable without the tanks which are full. But only because the water is not used for showering or drinking.
Mar 18th 2008, 7:53 pm
#592
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Tax in Melbourne (the two ends of the scale)
http://www.theage.com.au/news/nation...602384133.html
http://www.theage.com.au/news/nation...602384133.html
Mar 18th 2008, 9:04 pm
#593
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Re: The Melbourne thread
hi all we have talked and talked for ages about leaving this country as we have 3 young boys and feel this country is going one way. narrowed it down to oz and then further still to melbourne (more for the climate ) and have so many questions as have others. we are looking at doing a reccie in the 6 weeks summer holidays for a month to get a feel for ourselves but would like some help from you guys that are there already .
1. what are the schools like there compared to over here boys are 7,4,2
2. where is the best place to look at living , have looked at mornington penisula , mount martha and surrounding areas is this ideally suited for work , i am a plumber and primarily work on new build but will do any plumbing works , is there much work there for me and what is the average salary will i need to travel into the city for work or can it be local
3. also any tips on who to travel with and where to book cheap flights and to stay in a hotel or try and rent a house for the month
sorry have so many questions so will post them on here as and when i think of them all answers will GREATLY APPRECIATED
1. what are the schools like there compared to over here boys are 7,4,2
2. where is the best place to look at living , have looked at mornington penisula , mount martha and surrounding areas is this ideally suited for work , i am a plumber and primarily work on new build but will do any plumbing works , is there much work there for me and what is the average salary will i need to travel into the city for work or can it be local
3. also any tips on who to travel with and where to book cheap flights and to stay in a hotel or try and rent a house for the month
sorry have so many questions so will post them on here as and when i think of them all answers will GREATLY APPRECIATED
Mar 18th 2008, 10:58 pm
#594
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Re: The Melbourne thread
hi all we have talked and talked for ages about leaving this country as we have 3 young boys and feel this country is going one way. narrowed it down to oz and then further still to melbourne (more for the climate ) and have so many questions as have others. we are looking at doing a reccie in the 6 weeks summer holidays for a month to get a feel for ourselves but would like some help from you guys that are there already .
1. what are the schools like there compared to over here boys are 7,4,2
2. where is the best place to look at living , have looked at mornington penisula , mount martha and surrounding areas is this ideally suited for work , i am a plumber and primarily work on new build but will do any plumbing works , is there much work there for me and what is the average salary will i need to travel into the city for work or can it be local
3. also any tips on who to travel with and where to book cheap flights and to stay in a hotel or try and rent a house for the month
sorry have so many questions so will post them on here as and when i think of them all answers will GREATLY APPRECIATED
1. what are the schools like there compared to over here boys are 7,4,2
2. where is the best place to look at living , have looked at mornington penisula , mount martha and surrounding areas is this ideally suited for work , i am a plumber and primarily work on new build but will do any plumbing works , is there much work there for me and what is the average salary will i need to travel into the city for work or can it be local
3. also any tips on who to travel with and where to book cheap flights and to stay in a hotel or try and rent a house for the month
sorry have so many questions so will post them on here as and when i think of them all answers will GREATLY APPRECIATED
Am sure someone will be along to answer some of your questions, but in the meantime you may get some infor here regarding work and wages.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=385198
Mar 19th 2008, 2:27 pm
#595
Joined: Feb 2002
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Rental vacancy rate below 1%
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...39#post6084539
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...39#post6084539
Mar 19th 2008, 2:34 pm
#596
Oh, George.....
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Location: Melbourne!!!!
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Rental vacancy rate below 1%
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...39#post6084539
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...39#post6084539
Irish Gal
Mar 20th 2008, 8:11 am
#597
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Location: Cheltenham; Melbourne :)
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Re: The Melbourne thread
hi all we have talked and talked for ages about leaving this country as we have 3 young boys and feel this country is going one way. narrowed it down to oz and then further still to melbourne (more for the climate ) and have so many questions as have others. we are looking at doing a reccie in the 6 weeks summer holidays for a month to get a feel for ourselves but would like some help from you guys that are there already .
1. what are the schools like there compared to over here boys are 7,4,2
2. where is the best place to look at living , have looked at mornington penisula , mount martha and surrounding areas is this ideally suited for work , i am a plumber and primarily work on new build but will do any plumbing works , is there much work there for me and what is the average salary will i need to travel into the city for work or can it be local
3. also any tips on who to travel with and where to book cheap flights and to stay in a hotel or try and rent a house for the month
sorry have so many questions so will post them on here as and when i think of them all answers will GREATLY APPRECIATED
1. what are the schools like there compared to over here boys are 7,4,2
2. where is the best place to look at living , have looked at mornington penisula , mount martha and surrounding areas is this ideally suited for work , i am a plumber and primarily work on new build but will do any plumbing works , is there much work there for me and what is the average salary will i need to travel into the city for work or can it be local
3. also any tips on who to travel with and where to book cheap flights and to stay in a hotel or try and rent a house for the month
sorry have so many questions so will post them on here as and when i think of them all answers will GREATLY APPRECIATED
Hi, Im moving to Melbourne next week and have been there twice already - the area you are looking to move to is stunning. There is a rental problem in Melbourne at the moment but there is also a downturn in the market I'm told so its getting better.
I don't have kids but the OH's Aussie family say to send kids to Catholic schools as they provide better education than normal state ones.
We also found Singapore airlines to be the best value - booked directly off their website.
all the best for yout time there.
Mar 20th 2008, 8:14 am
#598
Oh, George.....
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Hi, Im moving to Melbourne next week and have been there twice already - the area you are looking to move to is stunning. There is a rental problem in Melbourne at the moment but there is also a downturn in the market I'm told so its getting better.
I don't have kids but the OH's Aussie family say to send kids to Catholic schools as they provide better education than normal state ones.
We also found Singapore airlines to be the best value - booked directly off their website.
all the best for yout time there.
I don't have kids but the OH's Aussie family say to send kids to Catholic schools as they provide better education than normal state ones.
We also found Singapore airlines to be the best value - booked directly off their website.
all the best for yout time there.
Good to read something optimistic about the property market in Melbourne.
Cheers - you've brightened my day
Irish Gal
Mar 20th 2008, 9:50 am
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Hi, Im moving to Melbourne next week and have been there twice already - the area you are looking to move to is stunning. There is a rental problem in Melbourne at the moment but there is also a downturn in the market I'm told so its getting better.
I don't have kids but the OH's Aussie family say to send kids to Catholic schools as they provide better education than normal state ones.
We also found Singapore airlines to be the best value - booked directly off their website.
all the best for yout time there.
I don't have kids but the OH's Aussie family say to send kids to Catholic schools as they provide better education than normal state ones.
We also found Singapore airlines to be the best value - booked directly off their website.
all the best for yout time there.
Mar 20th 2008, 9:54 am
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Re: The Melbourne thread
I don't agree with this extremely generalized statement. If your child has learning difficulties state schools have far more funding to be able to cope, likewise state schools have far more funding-period AND often offer a far more varied curriculum. Its not always a case of you get what you pay for....