John McD.

Hi all,
I've been reading the Threads for a few weeks, so thanks to all for the useful, interesting, amusing and sometimes daft messages I've seen.

My big problem right now is that I'm arriving in Brisbane on 25 Oct and need somewhere to stay for a few weeks until I can rent somewhere local. Any suggestions on where to look (websites or areas) are welcome. Anyone who needs a lodger, or wants to make a recommendation is welcome. Budget of about AUD80-100 per week seems reasonable. I'm completely sane, no odd habits, fit in with most people. Preference is for a little quiet, due to the study, but some socialising will be welcome.

I'll be studying for an MBA at QUT in Gardens Point beginning 31 Oct, so close to the city is useful as my preference will for local transport or cycling. I don't want to get a car immediately if it can be avoided.

Some may be wondering why I've left this so late, well as I just sold my house yesterday this was the final item that could have jeopardised the move. Now I'm really going. Resigned the job (last day is 21 Oct), bought a flight. Just need to sell my car in the next few days. At some time I'll post a full description of my experience of applying as I'm sure it'll be of interest.

thanks in advance for any replies,
John McD.

claire edwards

Hi John and welcome.

Can't help with the accommodation as I'm off to Perth. Best of luck in finding somewhere - I'm sure someone will be able to help you on this website.

Cheers

Claire

John McD.

Any more comments are welcome.

phoenixinoz

Hi John and welcome to the Expat madhouse

To answer your question: I guess you don't want to rent somewhere on your own and would rather share a house? I would think then that your only option would be to book yourself a couple of nights in a motel in Brissy itself and then buy a local paper and look for house sharing places. The other alternative is to rent a small unit but that will probably cost more than you have mentioned.

To be honest John.....and I could be talking out of my hat here, I doubt anyone will be tempted with the $80 - $100 a week you've offered and to be quite honest, I'm not sure you'll find somewhere decent for that amount.

I hope I'm wrong

Anyways, I'm sorry I can't be of any more help but good luck....and good luck with the MBA too...you fool

John McD.

Hi,
Maybe I am wrong about prices. I was making comparisons with student digs, which I want to avoid to be honest. I'll book myself into a B&B for a while, and then will look around for renting. For the short term I'm after something clean and comfortable at a low price. Later, maybe January, my GF will be joining me so I'll be looking for an apartment/unit/house to rent - but I'm not allowed to make that decision by myself.
John.

BKate

Hi John,

I'm at the university of Queensland and we have an accommodation office that help with short and long term lets. Do QUT have the same thing maybe? Anyone can access the UQ one the website is

http://www.accommodation.uq.edu.au/

Good Luck

BKate

Here you go the one for QUT

http://www.qut.edu.au/services/studstaff/accom.jsp

phoenixinoz

Looks like kate has given you some great info so hope that helps!

And you're right. No making any house decisions till the GF comes over. You should know, we always know best

Good luck!

cam_uk

lol .. you lot usually THINK you know best .. us blokes just go with the flow to keep the peace

BKate

Theres some nice places over at South Bank that you can rent short term. Good idea to wait to get somewhere permanant, living near uni isn't always the right option, get a feel of lots of suburbs first

phoenixinoz

Aye....and that's how it should be.

You know when you're beaten

moneypenny20

No links for you but what about youth hostels, YMCA, backpackers types of places? Bound to be some of those close to where you want to be. Would do for a week or so until you get yourself sorted.

Good luck to you.

LindyLoo

This site may be useful, Flat shares http://au.easyroommate.com/search/Mbris.htm

Suggestions for areas might be the CBD, Southbank, Paddington, New Farm/the valley in terms of easy travel and good places to live.

steve`o

hi john watch out forthe retired brisse ladies
they go a bundle on young english blokes
Ive enclosed a picture so you can identify them

phoenixinoz

PMSL....that's frighteningly accurate:scared: :scared: :scared:

And watch it

We're not retired yet