Need your honest opinions.
Aug 8th 2007, 9:13 am
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Aug 8th 2007, 9:16 am
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Re: Need your honest opinions.
I seriously think you need to try and afford a reccie to see both areas. It's a hell of a move if you are just going by info from strangers or what you see on the internet. Unless you've already been of course.
Aug 8th 2007, 9:37 am
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I don't think you do, unless you all love working of course I seriously think you need to try and afford a reccie to see both areas. It's a hell of a move if you are just going by info from strangers or what you see on the internet. Unless you've already been of course.
I seriously think you need to try and afford a reccie to see both areas. It's a hell of a move if you are just going by info from strangers or what you see on the internet. Unless you've already been of course.what I am saying is that we want to enjoy life and go to work, not have to work and do all the overtime possible just to live. Hope this makes more sense to you.
We would have loved to come over and visit but that would cost thousands, and would dip into the money that we have to move over with. Its a move we are all putting our heart and souls into, like many more have done before us without having even visited the country.
When we started the process we did think that we would get a reccie, but unfortunately circumstances did not allow it.
Thanks for your advice Moneypenny I do appreciate it.
Sharon
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Aug 8th 2007, 9:39 am
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Re: Need your honest opinions.
I think at the moment work for tradies in QLD or WA is not really a problem and would not be a deciding factor.
Its a purely personal decision I know, but my opinion for what its worth is if you genuinely cant make your mind up between WA and QLD, go to QLD as there are a lot more places to try and its lot easier/cheaper to base yourself on the East coast and explore other states than on the West coast.
Its a purely personal decision I know, but my opinion for what its worth is if you genuinely cant make your mind up between WA and QLD, go to QLD as there are a lot more places to try and its lot easier/cheaper to base yourself on the East coast and explore other states than on the West coast.
Aug 8th 2007, 11:36 am
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Hi,
what I am saying is that we want to enjoy life and go to work, not have to work and do all the overtime possible just to live. Hope this makes more sense to you.
We would have loved to come over and visit but that would cost thousands, and would dip into the money that we have to move over with. Its a move we are all putting our heart and souls into, like many more have done before us without having even visited the country.
When we started the process we did think that we would get a reccie, but unfortunately circumstances did not allow it.
Thanks for your advice Moneypenny I do appreciate it.
Sharon
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what I am saying is that we want to enjoy life and go to work, not have to work and do all the overtime possible just to live. Hope this makes more sense to you.
We would have loved to come over and visit but that would cost thousands, and would dip into the money that we have to move over with. Its a move we are all putting our heart and souls into, like many more have done before us without having even visited the country.
When we started the process we did think that we would get a reccie, but unfortunately circumstances did not allow it.
Thanks for your advice Moneypenny I do appreciate it.
Sharon
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I know the reccie would eat into your money but may be money well spent if you choose the wrong one and have to relocate that would cost more. We have done a reccie to perth and are now considering Brisbane instead as the house prices in perth have shot up and we have family in Perth too, but it is just so expensive there now. Everyone is different in there likes and dislikes I know a family that went to perth without visting it and hated it and before there shipment arrived in perth moved to Brisbane and love it there. I understand about the money situation and think you are very brave to do it without checking it out first. Good luck with were ever you decide on from Laine.
Aug 8th 2007, 3:47 pm
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Aug 8th 2007, 11:23 pm
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Re: Need your honest opinions.
There are loads of things you have to consider before you make the choice, affordability and the standard of living you will have being one of the major ones.
You need to assess your current situation, how much disposible income do you have, how much equity will you have from the sale of your home things like that. You should then find out how much you will be likely to earn here and look into the cost of housing, that realistically means finding an area which would suit your lifestyle and researching wheather it would be affordable in your situation, for this you'll also need to find out about mortgages and day to day living expenses too. You have to consider climate and lifestyle in both states too, there are big differences.
But even after all that you wont have a clue as to whether it's a place you will love or hate or even be able to tolerate, you can only figure that out when you are there.
I can't speak for QLD but as far as Perth goes it's perfect for us, there's plenty to do, the kids love it, the weather is ideal and it is home to us. But it's not for everyone.
I think it's really important to visit first,many people don't and most would tell you that Australia wasn't what they imagined to be, yes it will cost money but maybe not as much as you think and it could save you from making expensive mistakes when you move here.
Lynn
You need to assess your current situation, how much disposible income do you have, how much equity will you have from the sale of your home things like that. You should then find out how much you will be likely to earn here and look into the cost of housing, that realistically means finding an area which would suit your lifestyle and researching wheather it would be affordable in your situation, for this you'll also need to find out about mortgages and day to day living expenses too. You have to consider climate and lifestyle in both states too, there are big differences.
But even after all that you wont have a clue as to whether it's a place you will love or hate or even be able to tolerate, you can only figure that out when you are there.
I can't speak for QLD but as far as Perth goes it's perfect for us, there's plenty to do, the kids love it, the weather is ideal and it is home to us. But it's not for everyone.
I think it's really important to visit first,many people don't and most would tell you that Australia wasn't what they imagined to be, yes it will cost money but maybe not as much as you think and it could save you from making expensive mistakes when you move here.
Lynn
Aug 8th 2007, 11:53 pm
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Aug 9th 2007, 2:54 am
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Honestly? Why Melbourne? Hmmm where do I start.....
In short, because more people seem to be content with their new lives in Melbourne than elsewhere. This is just my observation, but it has been borne out by my personal experience too.
Buzzy
In short, because more people seem to be content with their new lives in Melbourne than elsewhere. This is just my observation, but it has been borne out by my personal experience too.
Buzzy
Aug 9th 2007, 4:34 am
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I am impressed! This must be the 200th Perth vs QLD thread this year and the first to go 20 posts without any slagging Perth off / saying it is heaven on earth.
Aug 9th 2007, 5:26 am
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I'm with you Penny, she got it the wrong way round. Doesn't matter though I think I know what she means - work to live.
Anyway to answer the OP - Queensland is the place to be. Perth is too remote and property/rentals are WAY overpriced.
QLD is warmer all year round and there is more to see and do when you are not working.
That's where I'd go if I could wind the clock back and will end up when I'm retired.
Anyway to answer the OP - Queensland is the place to be. Perth is too remote and property/rentals are WAY overpriced.
QLD is warmer all year round and there is more to see and do when you are not working.
That's where I'd go if I could wind the clock back and will end up when I'm retired.
Aug 9th 2007, 5:30 am
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I think QLD also if i had my time again probably would go there but have commintments here in Perth now,
If you do go to QLD then think its not for you there nothing stopping you trying Perth or another part we did this we started of in melbourne was there for 1 year before coming to Perth.
If you do go to QLD then think its not for you there nothing stopping you trying Perth or another part we did this we started of in melbourne was there for 1 year before coming to Perth.
Aug 9th 2007, 6:27 am
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Re: Need your honest opinions.
Hi wonderful people,
We are 2 families planning on emigrating to Oz, but we are undecided on where to go. I know there has been many threads on here with the same problem, but I really feel I need to ask your help.
I keep looking at either Brisbane or Gold coast and my friends keep looking at Perth. We got together last night but still could not come up with a decision.
My hubby is a joiner and our friend is a painter and decorator, so we need to go where there is work for a start. Also property prices is important (including rental property) as we want to be able to live to work and not work to live. They both have a good wage here and we know that they will have to take a big drop, and that can be worrying.
I have been hooked on this site now for months and I know I can ask you guys for your opinions on where to go, and I know they will be honest.
We also have kids to consider.
Thanks in advance
Sharon
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We are 2 families planning on emigrating to Oz, but we are undecided on where to go. I know there has been many threads on here with the same problem, but I really feel I need to ask your help.
I keep looking at either Brisbane or Gold coast and my friends keep looking at Perth. We got together last night but still could not come up with a decision.
My hubby is a joiner and our friend is a painter and decorator, so we need to go where there is work for a start. Also property prices is important (including rental property) as we want to be able to live to work and not work to live. They both have a good wage here and we know that they will have to take a big drop, and that can be worrying.
I have been hooked on this site now for months and I know I can ask you guys for your opinions on where to go, and I know they will be honest.
We also have kids to consider.
Thanks in advance
Sharon
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