Moving to Brisbane
Apr 16th 2003, 10:23 am
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Moving to Brisbane
Hi People,
My partner and i are moving to brisbane in the next few weeks, we are going on a sponsorship(4yrs) Is there anybody who can advise us with regards to the best rental proprties to go for and indeed areas, I would assume that the further away from the city you get the cheaper it becomes, Clare's (my partner)work will probably have a large part in where we actually rent, but we will be looking for a 2-3 bedroom house for about $220 p.w, is this feasable?
The move depends on our house sale, we have gone through the selling process twice previously and been let down(chains), however we have recieved another offer and let's hope it's third time lucky! If there is anybody already settled in Bris we would love to hear from you! Are there any other Manc's who share my passion for Man U, Irealise the last comment might lose me a few replies, but i am from Manchester so here's hoping we stick it up Arsenal tonight. Anyway anybody who may have any info about flights,accomodation or absolutely anything please reply.
Cheers
My partner and i are moving to brisbane in the next few weeks, we are going on a sponsorship(4yrs) Is there anybody who can advise us with regards to the best rental proprties to go for and indeed areas, I would assume that the further away from the city you get the cheaper it becomes, Clare's (my partner)work will probably have a large part in where we actually rent, but we will be looking for a 2-3 bedroom house for about $220 p.w, is this feasable?
The move depends on our house sale, we have gone through the selling process twice previously and been let down(chains), however we have recieved another offer and let's hope it's third time lucky! If there is anybody already settled in Bris we would love to hear from you! Are there any other Manc's who share my passion for Man U, Irealise the last comment might lose me a few replies, but i am from Manchester so here's hoping we stick it up Arsenal tonight. Anyway anybody who may have any info about flights,accomodation or absolutely anything please reply.
Cheers
Apr 16th 2003, 12:06 pm
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Re: Moving to Brisbane
And there was I just about to offer some advice when I saw the dreaded Manure reference. I suppose it's not too bad since you actually live there.
Anyway you won't get a 2-3 bedroom house or apartment in the inner suburbs for $220/week but you should find something further out. I'm sure there are others on here who can advise where.
S E E E E E E E E A G U L L S !!!!!!!!
Anyway you won't get a 2-3 bedroom house or apartment in the inner suburbs for $220/week but you should find something further out. I'm sure there are others on here who can advise where.
S E E E E E E E E A G U L L S !!!!!!!!
Apr 16th 2003, 12:13 pm
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Re: Moving to Brisbane
Originally posted by garywarby
Hi People,
My partner and i are moving to brisbane in the next few weeks, we are going on a sponsorship(4yrs) Is there anybody who can advise us with regards to the best rental proprties to go for and indeed areas, I would assume that the further away from the city you get the cheaper it becomes, Clare's (my partner)work will probably have a large part in where we actually rent, but we will be looking for a 2-3 bedroom house for about $220 p.w, is this feasable?
The move depends on our house sale, we have gone through the selling process twice previously and been let down(chains), however we have recieved another offer and let's hope it's third time lucky! If there is anybody already settled in Bris we would love to hear from you! Are there any other Manc's who share my passion for Man U, Irealise the last comment might lose me a few replies, but i am from Manchester so here's hoping we stick it up Arsenal tonight. Anyway anybody who may have any info about flights,accomodation or absolutely anything please reply.
Cheers
Hi People,
My partner and i are moving to brisbane in the next few weeks, we are going on a sponsorship(4yrs) Is there anybody who can advise us with regards to the best rental proprties to go for and indeed areas, I would assume that the further away from the city you get the cheaper it becomes, Clare's (my partner)work will probably have a large part in where we actually rent, but we will be looking for a 2-3 bedroom house for about $220 p.w, is this feasable?
The move depends on our house sale, we have gone through the selling process twice previously and been let down(chains), however we have recieved another offer and let's hope it's third time lucky! If there is anybody already settled in Bris we would love to hear from you! Are there any other Manc's who share my passion for Man U, Irealise the last comment might lose me a few replies, but i am from Manchester so here's hoping we stick it up Arsenal tonight. Anyway anybody who may have any info about flights,accomodation or absolutely anything please reply.
Cheers
Apr 16th 2003, 1:01 pm
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Re: Moving to Brisbane
Originally posted by etlniwd
And there was I just about to offer some advice when I saw the dreaded Manure reference. I suppose it's not too bad since you actually live there.
Anyway you won't get a 2-3 bedroom house or apartment in the inner suburbs for $220/week but you should find something further out. I'm sure there are others on here who can advise where.
S E E E E E E E E A G U L L S !!!!!!!!
And there was I just about to offer some advice when I saw the dreaded Manure reference. I suppose it's not too bad since you actually live there.
Anyway you won't get a 2-3 bedroom house or apartment in the inner suburbs for $220/week but you should find something further out. I'm sure there are others on here who can advise where.
S E E E E E E E E A G U L L S !!!!!!!!
Apr 16th 2003, 11:39 pm
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You will find some stuff for these prices, try the link below then get a map (www.ourbrisbane.com for city suburbs will do) to work out where these places are.
Properties $200-250pw in Queensland
Properties $200-250pw in Queensland
Apr 17th 2003, 12:16 am
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Re: Moving to Brisbane
Originally posted by garywarby
Thanks for the info, how do you cope with the lack of banter as regards to English football!
Thanks for the info, how do you cope with the lack of banter as regards to English football!
And to think I sold my season ticket to come here.
The absolute killer though is to watch highlights of an English game where they show short sequences of the crowd. They all look so passionate and it makes me yearn for Saturday afternoons.
I have my ups and downs about the move to Australia. My wife always knows when I'm feeling homesick because she'll find me in the blue and white stripes.
Apr 17th 2003, 12:21 am
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Re: Moving to Brisbane
Originally posted by garywarby
Hi People,
My partner and i are moving to brisbane in the next few weeks, we are going on a sponsorship(4yrs) Is there anybody who can advise us with regards to the best rental proprties to go for and indeed areas, I would assume that the further away from the city you get the cheaper it becomes, Clare's (my partner)work will probably have a large part in where we actually rent, but we will be looking for a 2-3 bedroom house for about $220 p.w, is this feasable?
The move depends on our house sale, we have gone through the selling process twice previously and been let down(chains), however we have recieved another offer and let's hope it's third time lucky! If there is anybody already settled in Bris we would love to hear from you! Are there any other Manc's who share my passion for Man U, Irealise the last comment might lose me a few replies, but i am from Manchester so here's hoping we stick it up Arsenal tonight. Anyway anybody who may have any info about flights,accomodation or absolutely anything please reply.
Cheers
Hi People,
My partner and i are moving to brisbane in the next few weeks, we are going on a sponsorship(4yrs) Is there anybody who can advise us with regards to the best rental proprties to go for and indeed areas, I would assume that the further away from the city you get the cheaper it becomes, Clare's (my partner)work will probably have a large part in where we actually rent, but we will be looking for a 2-3 bedroom house for about $220 p.w, is this feasable?
The move depends on our house sale, we have gone through the selling process twice previously and been let down(chains), however we have recieved another offer and let's hope it's third time lucky! If there is anybody already settled in Bris we would love to hear from you! Are there any other Manc's who share my passion for Man U, Irealise the last comment might lose me a few replies, but i am from Manchester so here's hoping we stick it up Arsenal tonight. Anyway anybody who may have any info about flights,accomodation or absolutely anything please reply.
Cheers
This is copied from a recent posting I made on renting in Brisbane suburbs...
I'm familar with the inner Western suburbs (as they are local to me) - Toowong, St Lucia, Taringa, Indooroopilly, Kenmore, Chapel Hill, Bardon, Auchenflower and Paddington are all 'good' areas - but $220/week won't get you much of a flat never mind a house. A decent flat/house (to a UK standard) is usually $300 and over in these suburbs. All are established areas (with a mixture of new brick houses, Queenslander, Colonial and wooden Highset homes) though Chapel Hill does have some new 'housing' estates, and Paddington is yuppie/trendy.
AndyH
P.S. - it's not the same I know but SBS shows some UK football (called soccer over here) and Fox Sports has quite good coverage I believe (I don't have cable/satellite TV).
Apr 17th 2003, 1:48 am
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Try South of the city Coorparoo (20 min by bus to CBD in rush hour) you can get 2 bedroom appartments for $200-250 or a bit further out Carina (30 min).
They have excellent bus services to the city every 15 minutes throughout the day. In Carina you might get a 3 bedroom house but you'll be paying $300+.
I rented in Coorparoo when I first arrived, and the only problem I found was the aircraft noise as it's used as the take off path from the main Brisbane airport sometimes. (The airport is North of Brisbane at least 20Kms away but you could clearly notice them).
I now live at Mt Gravatt East only 5 kms away and you don't hear them at all.
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They have excellent bus services to the city every 15 minutes throughout the day. In Carina you might get a 3 bedroom house but you'll be paying $300+.
I rented in Coorparoo when I first arrived, and the only problem I found was the aircraft noise as it's used as the take off path from the main Brisbane airport sometimes. (The airport is North of Brisbane at least 20Kms away but you could clearly notice them).
I now live at Mt Gravatt East only 5 kms away and you don't hear them at all.
Try this link Property
Apr 17th 2003, 1:56 am
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Re: Moving to Brisbane
Originally posted by etlniwd
The lack of football - or anything related - is the worst thing about moving to Australia. You will find plenty of people who 'support' Newcastle (cos they like their strip) or Chelsea (cos they have a brother in Earl's Court) or Leeds (cos there are some Aussies in the team) but nobody really knows anything about football (which they call 'soccer' by the way). And if you follow a Nationwide team like myself then you might as well not bother talking about the beautiful game...... 'Brighton and Hove who ???' ...
And to think I sold my season ticket to come here.
The absolute killer though is to watch highlights of an English game where they show short sequences of the crowd. They all look so passionate and it makes me yearn for Saturday afternoons.
I have my ups and downs about the move to Australia. My wife always knows when I'm feeling homesick because she'll find me in the blue and white stripes.
The lack of football - or anything related - is the worst thing about moving to Australia. You will find plenty of people who 'support' Newcastle (cos they like their strip) or Chelsea (cos they have a brother in Earl's Court) or Leeds (cos there are some Aussies in the team) but nobody really knows anything about football (which they call 'soccer' by the way). And if you follow a Nationwide team like myself then you might as well not bother talking about the beautiful game...... 'Brighton and Hove who ???' ...
And to think I sold my season ticket to come here.
The absolute killer though is to watch highlights of an English game where they show short sequences of the crowd. They all look so passionate and it makes me yearn for Saturday afternoons.
I have my ups and downs about the move to Australia. My wife always knows when I'm feeling homesick because she'll find me in the blue and white stripes.
I doubt there's a footie fan out there who can't relate to that...I know that this is going to sound hopelessly parochial, but its actually among of the reasons why we decided to move back to the UK (there are other 'more important reasons' believe me...well my wife considers them more important, me...I'm not so sure!)
Apr 17th 2003, 4:02 am
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SBS TV (Channel 28 in Brisbane) is the place to watch Association Football (Soccer) when downunder. Here's the link. http://www4.sbs.com.au/home/index.html
Personally I'd rather watch chickens shit. But hey each to their own.
$220 per week is a bit tight for your rent budget unless maybe you could get a two bedroom flat (unit) or move out from the city centre?
Why not look at Taringa ...close to Cinema at Indooroopilly, has a Soccer Club, City Cat terminal at Guyatt Park, Shopping at Toowong or Indooroopilly, bike paths most of the way into the city. Neraby British theme pub at Indooroopilly (the Pig & Whistle). Three stops from Lang Park stadium and the XXXX brewery.
Taringa adjacent suburbs are Toowong, Indooroopilly, St Lucia.
Why not bring out a Wigan or St Helens shirt or two for the rare occasions that those teams kick the Brisbane Broncos off their perch. Rugby League is the football code they follow most in Brisbane.
But in this international world you will see Man U shirts and Beckham ads about Brisvegas.
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$220 a week ?
Fairfield is six stations out from Central on the Beenleigh line (Taringa is five stations out on the Ipswich line). You'll find the Dutton Park/Fairfield/Yeronga on the southside of the river to have somewhat cheaper rents than Toowong/Taringa/St Lucia on the north. But get this they are soon to build a Bus/Bike bridge across the River (Dutton Park-St Lucia). Watch this area!
Personally I'd rather watch chickens shit. But hey each to their own.
$220 per week is a bit tight for your rent budget unless maybe you could get a two bedroom flat (unit) or move out from the city centre?
Why not look at Taringa ...close to Cinema at Indooroopilly, has a Soccer Club, City Cat terminal at Guyatt Park, Shopping at Toowong or Indooroopilly, bike paths most of the way into the city. Neraby British theme pub at Indooroopilly (the Pig & Whistle). Three stops from Lang Park stadium and the XXXX brewery.
Taringa adjacent suburbs are Toowong, Indooroopilly, St Lucia.
Why not bring out a Wigan or St Helens shirt or two for the rare occasions that those teams kick the Brisbane Broncos off their perch. Rugby League is the football code they follow most in Brisbane.
But in this international world you will see Man U shirts and Beckham ads about Brisvegas.
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$220 a week ?
Fairfield is six stations out from Central on the Beenleigh line (Taringa is five stations out on the Ipswich line). You'll find the Dutton Park/Fairfield/Yeronga on the southside of the river to have somewhat cheaper rents than Toowong/Taringa/St Lucia on the north. But get this they are soon to build a Bus/Bike bridge across the River (Dutton Park-St Lucia). Watch this area!
Last edited by Stan J; Apr 17th 2003 at 4:13 am.
Apr 17th 2003, 4:12 am
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Re: Moving to Brisbane
Originally posted by etlniwd
And there was I just about to offer some advice when I saw the dreaded Manure reference. I suppose it's not too bad since you actually live there.
Anyway you won't get a 2-3 bedroom house or apartment in the inner suburbs for $220/week but you should find something further out. I'm sure there are others on here who can advise where.
S E E E E E E E E A G U L L S !!!!!!!!
And there was I just about to offer some advice when I saw the dreaded Manure reference. I suppose it's not too bad since you actually live there.
Anyway you won't get a 2-3 bedroom house or apartment in the inner suburbs for $220/week but you should find something further out. I'm sure there are others on here who can advise where.
S E E E E E E E E A G U L L S !!!!!!!!
Apr 17th 2003, 4:30 am
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Re: Moving to Brisbane
Originally posted by muppetking
Sea sea seasiders! You are da man indeed! What are your connections to that area?
Sea sea seasiders! You are da man indeed! What are your connections to that area?
Brighton - That's where I lived before moving to Brisbane.
Good old Sussex by the sea
Good old Sussex by the sea
For we're going up and we'll win the Cup
For Sussex by the sea
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Good old Sussex by the sea
Good old Sussex by the sea
For we're going up and we'll win the Cup
For Sussex by the sea
BRIGHTON! [clap clap clap]
BRIGHTON!
OK, so we we're not going up again this season (two on the trot was pretty good though).
Apr 17th 2003, 4:34 am
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Re: Moving to Brisbane
Originally posted by garywarby
Hi People,
My partner and i are moving to brisbane in the next few weeks, we are going on a sponsorship(4yrs) Is there anybody who can advise us with regards to the best rental proprties to go for and indeed areas, I would assume that the further away from the city you get the cheaper it becomes, Clare's (my partner)work will probably have a large part in where we actually rent, but we will be looking for a 2-3 bedroom house for about $220 p.w, is this feasable?
The move depends on our house sale, we have gone through the selling process twice previously and been let down(chains), however we have recieved another offer and let's hope it's third time lucky! If there is anybody already settled in Bris we would love to hear from you! Are there any other Manc's who share my passion for Man U, Irealise the last comment might lose me a few replies, but i am from Manchester so here's hoping we stick it up Arsenal tonight. Anyway anybody who may have any info about flights,accomodation or absolutely anything please reply.
Cheers
Hi People,
My partner and i are moving to brisbane in the next few weeks, we are going on a sponsorship(4yrs) Is there anybody who can advise us with regards to the best rental proprties to go for and indeed areas, I would assume that the further away from the city you get the cheaper it becomes, Clare's (my partner)work will probably have a large part in where we actually rent, but we will be looking for a 2-3 bedroom house for about $220 p.w, is this feasable?
The move depends on our house sale, we have gone through the selling process twice previously and been let down(chains), however we have recieved another offer and let's hope it's third time lucky! If there is anybody already settled in Bris we would love to hear from you! Are there any other Manc's who share my passion for Man U, Irealise the last comment might lose me a few replies, but i am from Manchester so here's hoping we stick it up Arsenal tonight. Anyway anybody who may have any info about flights,accomodation or absolutely anything please reply.
Cheers
But yes you'll find a rental for around $220 in most suburbs - depending what it is brick or fibro,, house or unit, and where it is, and how old etc etc
cheers
Apr 17th 2003, 5:11 am
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If you're really stuck there's always Inala
Apr 17th 2003, 6:52 am
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Originally posted by Stan J
If you're really stuck there's always Inala
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