Yeah same here...........can't leave it empty and pay for rent in Tas and pay for the mortgage
Been on the market since end of April now so hoping things speed up a bit after xmas.
Got Pickfords coming on Monday to give me a quote.......so I am doing something while waiting for a viewing
Beth x x

We are in an almost identical position ( Re: house sale!) and its not the actual 'selling' part its getting all the way to completion thats the real challenge:curse: we have sold it twice(once in May and then again in July) and had 2 offers at full asking price in the last month! So I know at least that the house is saleable.....just getting to the bloody end would be great!!
We are so set on going and are trying not to get our hope up too much on this 'sale' and stay calm.......its not easy is it when its something you really want and we have had the visas' since MAY!!!
Lots of people can just up and go without selling up....... we can't as we also need the money to fund our new life I wish we didn't ....but I dont know if I really like the idea of renting it out and being thousands of miles away
Oh well back onto Realestate.com dream some more.............Huonville looks so perfect...........we will look there in more detail in Feb .......Phew! I feel loads better after that!!!

Love Zo x

We had Fox to do our removals (obviously we didnt go!! )and they were reasonable and seemed really professional and are based in Cwmbran!!They are keeping all our details on file....can't wait til we have to ring them again ! xx

It is very beautiful down there. We are moving on the 18th January to Huonville - to answer Beth - most of the private schools go from Kindy to Year 10 so you could get your kids in one school. Our's will be going to the catholic school in Cygnet - great reputation - it is a 15 min bus ride for them from Huonville - they are pretty excited about being 'big kids' and catching the bus by themselves

you do realise that by moving there you'll double the population numbers.....

Sounds great can't wait to be there and nose around(you will spot us with 4 boys in tow !!!)

Lots of luck with the move xx

We loved the look of Dover first......... imagine me the OH & 4 boys and one on the way would do to population there....................lets just say the headteacher was really looking forward to enrolment!!!

xx Zo xx

and doubling your audience

good point..we're supposed to be playing at the Cygnet Folk Festival in Jan but i'm not sure if that's been confirmed-i'll let u know.

Got friends living in Blackmans Bay; they're Brits, been living in that spot for over 10 years, and they think its perfect. Close to the Derwent, gorgeous views, easy to get on the highway and escape south if you want somewhere quiet for the day, but also near enough to Hobart for work.

B Bay is lovely, but now expensive to buy there...

Hi everyone!

Its great to hear more of you are heading our way! I'm in need of some friends I've been feeling a bit lonely lately. As hubby goes to work all day whilst i'm at home with the nipper. I've found some where for him to go after the summer hols so that I can go and get involved with something for myself. Dunno what yet!! But we've come out at the wrong time for me to make mummy friends as schools are breaking up for summer hols.

We've been checking out places to live, but we've decided to go a bit more rural than the average joe. Been checking out Ellendale this weekend, it's soooo lovely and pieceful there. And there's a lovely little river running through it full of trout apparently. Just need to check out where the nearest schools are, driving ain't a problem for me as I have a car anyway.

I tell you what guys Tassi is the land of opportunity, there is soooo much potential for runnning your own business here. I've got a few ideas myself and gonna give em a go. If I can sell up and move to the arse end of the world, I can sure as hell run my own business. Lucky for me I have a good business head, so hopefully I can put it to good use!!

Ahh well thats enough ramblings from me!! Sorry if I bored anyone!!

Kerry

Hi Kerry
I think it's great you feel so happy and content enough to be thinking of going really rural ( My OH 's dream I'll tell him later and watch him go green!!!) and starting your own business.....like you said you have done the biggest thing you could do so whats setting up a business?! .... Nowt!

I'm really glad you are sooo happy and you will make loads of friends next term when all the kiddies get back to school xx
Lv Zoe xx

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Hi kerry

Definitely not boring!!

We would love to start our own business, have a few vague ideas but whether we actually ever do anything about it, is another thing!
Hubby dreams of running a small vinyard but due to costs will probably remain a dream but you never know.
We are hoping to be able to move as soon as possible when (if) we get the visa so hoping house can sell quickly but it all still seems a long wait still.

Sam

Thanks Pollyanna

Thats good to know, agree with Ian and Helena, does seem to have gone up in price. With property values dropping here and going in Oz, we'll be lucky if we get something nice but still hoping!

Sam

Kerry....................Just been nosing on Realestate.au and looked up Ellendale and all I can say is "Lucky You" and you'd better keep me posted

Fab outdoorsy life for all the family and a relaxed country town to live in PERFECT

Cheers

Zoe xx