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xzibit Feb 26th 2008 8:34 pm

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 
I want to rent, at least for the first few years, until I know I'm settled and that I'm staying put.

Renting seems to be much more affordable over there, than it is here.

I'll either be wanting a 1 bed city apartment bachelor pad, or a 2 bed in the 'burbs with a garage somewhere. Not sure yet.

nickUK Feb 27th 2008 12:22 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by xzibit (Post 5988861)
I want to rent, at least for the first few years, until I know I'm settled and that I'm staying put.

Renting seems to be much more affordable over there, than it is here.

I'll either be wanting a 1 bed city apartment bachelor pad, or a 2 bed in the 'burbs with a garage somewhere. Not sure yet.

I'd recommend maybe a flat share to start, then the 1-bed bachelor pad! :D

I've never been a fan of suburbs, as in Sydney the taxi drivers are useless (compared with other big cities, e.g. London) and public transport for late-night is just a pain.

You can rent a furnished new 1-bed apartment in the centre of sydney (with pool, gym, etc - which doesn't cost you any extra) for around $500-$550 a week. If you want to surf in the mornings its not ideal, but at least you're close to work Mon-Fri.

Aquamarine Feb 27th 2008 5:35 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 
HEY PAUL30 - DIDN'T YOU HAVE YOUR MEDS YESTERDAY? HOW DID IT GO?

FIZZYMOON Feb 27th 2008 5:46 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by Aquamarine (Post 5990816)
HEY PAUL30 - DIDN'T YOU HAVE YOUR MEDS YESTERDAY? HOW DID IT GO?


Hey Aqua, why the shouting?!!! LOL!

Hows things? Are you going to the Surrey/London meet?? Is anyone else on this thread going?

Hope everyone is good today!!

Fizz
x:)

paul76 Feb 27th 2008 5:56 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by FIZZYMOON (Post 5990854)
Hey Aqua, why the shouting?!!! LOL!

Hows things? Are you going to the Surrey/London meet?? Is anyone else on this thread going?

Hope everyone is good today!!

Fizz
x:)

Surrey/London meet? I think im the only 'jock' on this thread :p

I just wanna sink my money into another property.

I was day dreaming about ozz today.

I got my skilled independant visa then i went over for a month to get it verified and at the same time done a little reccie.

I came back and sold my flat then went over with no job...and then my boss at work shouts 'Paul are you going to do any work today' then i snapped out my dream.

Ahhhh it was a nice dream :thumbsup:

paul76 Feb 27th 2008 5:57 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by nickUK (Post 5988548)
You def can get a flat for 250k pounds (depending on where you buy, what sort of facilities eg communal pool and gym, etc). E.g. for a few years old development 1-bed apartment with pool and gym in the city centre you'll pay around $450,000-$500,000 (no view though). If you go out a few suburbs (to a few of the more up-and-coming ones) you'll typically get a 2bed for around the same price.

Interest rates have been on the up here for a few years (I think the typical mortgage rate is ~9% now) so renting suits me better. :)

I have seen the price of new apartments in ozz :ohmy:

Think it will be a 1 bedroom unit for me :huh:

Scuba Steve Feb 27th 2008 6:00 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by FIZZYMOON (Post 5990854)
Hey Aqua, why the shouting?!!! LOL!

Hows things? Are you going to the Surrey/London meet?? Is anyone else on this thread going?

Hope everyone is good today!!

Fizz
x:)

I should be going.

ponyrama Feb 27th 2008 6:03 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 
Hey Guys, How you going? (practising)

Am in the only one on this thread from north west? I'll have to have my own get together. :thumbsup:

paul30 Feb 27th 2008 6:21 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by Aquamarine (Post 5990816)
HEY PAUL30 - DIDN'T YOU HAVE YOUR MEDS YESTERDAY? HOW DID IT GO?

The meds went fine thanx I'm in A1 condition just gotta wait for the bloods to come back now Bit miffed at that though as I've had to have hep b and c tests as well due to a blood transfusion when I was younger:( (I know they'll be clear though :D ) just gotta wait for PCC's to come back now and hopefully sometime in April I'll get that golden ticket:thumbsup:

paul30 Feb 27th 2008 6:24 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by paul76 (Post 5990904)
I have seen the price of new apartments in ozz :ohmy:

Think it will be a 1 bedroom unit for me :huh:

check out www.realestate.com.au I've seen some dream pads well within my price range on there and right where I wanna Be eg 2 bed unit and even a 3 bed house in mornington (ok no where near sydney) for about Aus$250,000 and only about a 5 min walk to the beach

paul30 Feb 27th 2008 6:26 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by ponyrama (Post 5990941)
Hey Guys, How you going? (practising)

Am in the only one on this thread from north west? I'll have to have my own get together. :thumbsup:

No your not alone origionally from leeds but currently in not so sunny Blackpool

Aquamarine Feb 27th 2008 6:32 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by FIZZYMOON (Post 5990854)
Hey Aqua, why the shouting?!!! LOL!

Hows things? Are you going to the Surrey/London meet?? Is anyone else on this thread going?

Hope everyone is good today!!

Fizz
x:)


SORRY - HAD SMALL OP ON RIGHT HAND TODAY, CAN'T YTPE! SEE WHAT I MEAN :lol::lol::lol:

Aquamarine Feb 27th 2008 6:51 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by paul30 (Post 5991024)
The meds went fine thanx I'm in A1 condition just gotta wait for the bloods to come back now Bit miffed at that though as I've had to have hep b and c tests as well due to a blood transfusion when I was younger:( (I know they'll be clear though :D ) just gotta wait for PCC's to come back now and hopefully sometime in April I'll get that golden ticket:thumbsup:

GOOD STUFF!!

Aquamarine Feb 27th 2008 6:54 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by paul30 (Post 5991024)
The meds went fine thanx I'm in A1 condition just gotta wait for the bloods to come back now Bit miffed at that though as I've had to have hep b and c tests as well due to a blood transfusion when I was younger:( (I know they'll be clear though :D ) just gotta wait for PCC's to come back now and hopefully sometime in April I'll get that golden ticket:thumbsup:

PS. MY BECHAMEL WENT TERRIBLY LUMPY THE OTHER DAY - SECOND TIME IN AS MANY WEEKS:eek: ANY TIPS?:confused:

paul30 Feb 27th 2008 7:07 am

Re: The Official Loners Thread
 

Originally Posted by Aquamarine (Post 5991158)
PS. MY BECHAMEL WENT TERRIBLY LUMPY THE OTHER DAY - SECOND TIME IN AS MANY WEEKS:eek: ANY TIPS?:confused:

hot pan hot roux ice cold milk and add slowly a little at a time and make sure it's mixed in and smooth before adding more (usually goes lumpy if you add too much milk too quickly)


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