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the derbys Aug 19th 2007 8:08 pm

Are we going to the right place?
 
We are in the middle of sending our visa but still unsure were to settle, we are a family of four two girls aged 11 and 17, hubby is a plasterer and I work as a health care assisant.
We are thinking of Perth but what about everywhere else, dont want to make the wrong decision, any help making this decision would be great

MICKY DANDAN Aug 19th 2007 9:33 pm

Re: Are we going to the right place?
 
plasters are in demand in perth

the plumber Aug 19th 2007 9:43 pm

Re: Are we going to the right place?
 
Why Perth .......?

Can't understand why everyone wants to settle in " Perth '' compared to the ''East coast'' (may be i'm bias ) but i would say ...do a bit of travelling before you decide ,there seems to be an awful lot of unhappy people there with ridiculously large mortgages.

all the best pumb...:confused:

Stella340 Aug 19th 2007 9:51 pm

Re: Are we going to the right place?
 

Originally Posted by the plumber (Post 5210904)
Why Perth .......?

Can't understand why everyone wants to settle in " Perth '' compared to the ''East coast'' (may be i'm bias ) but i would say ...do a bit of travelling before you decide ,there seems to be an awful lot of unhappy people there with ridiculously large mortgages.

all the best pumb...:confused:

I'm with you on this :thumbsup:
Try the East Coast, there is tons more to it than 'Surfers Paradise' and gold lame bikinis!!! Plus easy access to all other areas of Oz with flights from Coolangatta airport, and Brisbane only an hour away. There's the hinterland to explore as well as the Broadwaters and beaches! Come and have a look and try to see past the high rises and tourism.
I love it! :thumbsup:

borolad Aug 19th 2007 9:59 pm

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Originally Posted by Stella340 (Post 5210927)
I'm with you on this :thumbsup:

seemed to be plenty of work about in the gold coast area south queensland
when we where last there.
and a great place to be, plenty to do kids love it
made it all the way up to rockhampton.
we,d go no probs.
visit some web sites for local authorities and compare for a bit of home work.:thumbup:

Bix Aug 19th 2007 10:04 pm

Re: Are we going to the right place?
 
Did you know Gold Coast is called Ghana nowadays ? True :thumbup:

Nu-Shooz Aug 19th 2007 10:15 pm

Re: Are we going to the right place?
 

Originally Posted by the derbys (Post 5210673)
We are in the middle of sending our visa but still unsure were to settle, we are a family of four two girls aged 11 and 17, hubby is a plasterer and I work as a health care assisant.
We are thinking of Perth but what about everywhere else, dont want to make the wrong decision, any help making this decision would be great

Not much to do in Perth compared to other states. Depends what you want in life. My daughter is nearly 16 and thinks Perth is so boring. My in-laws are in Perth, but are moving to Brissy soon as they prefer it there after their visit.

the plumber Aug 19th 2007 10:28 pm

Re: Are we going to the right place?
 
Yes....that seems to be a growing trend at the moment,people that have made their money in ''Perth'' are now moving ''East'' and taking advantage of cheaper house prices ,ironic thing is though they are now causing a second house boom ,especially between ''Brizzy'' and the ''Goldcoast''. Have noticed house prices on the GC have gone up $50-100 grand in the last 6mths....or is it just me....?

all the best pumb.....:cool:

Stella340 Aug 19th 2007 10:34 pm

Re: Are we going to the right place?
 

Originally Posted by the plumber (Post 5211044)
Yes....that seems to be a growing trend at the moment,people that have made their money in ''Perth'' are now moving ''East'' and taking advantage of cheaper house prices ,ironic thing is though they are now causing a second house boom ,especially between ''Brizzy'' and the ''Goldcoast''. Have noticed house prices on the GC have gone up $50-100 grand in the last 6mths....or is it just me....?

all the best pumb.....:cool:

Hmmm, yes not good for us just getting a mortgage :blink:

'the derbys' ... Perth is lovely :rofl:

Nu-Shooz Aug 19th 2007 10:37 pm

Re: Are we going to the right place?
 

Originally Posted by Stella340 (Post 5211069)
Hmmm, yes not good for us just getting a mortgage :blink:

'the derbys' ... Perth is lovely :rofl:

Why you laughing at Perth?

Stella340 Aug 19th 2007 10:39 pm

Re: Are we going to the right place?
 

Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz (Post 5211078)
Why you laughing at Perth?

Not laughing at Perth, laughing at being sarcastic and telling them to go there so they don't push the cost of the houses on East Coast up .... not until we've sorted our mortgage anyway! ;)
Shouldn't laugh at my own gags really!

Nu-Shooz Aug 19th 2007 10:40 pm

Re: Are we going to the right place?
 

Originally Posted by Stella340 (Post 5211086)
Not laughing at Perth, laughing at telling them to go there so they don't push the cost of the houses on East Coast up .... not until we've sorted our mortgage anyway! ;)
Shouldn't laugh at my own gags really!

Oh i see, yes i know what you mean...house prices suck in Perth. But now Brissy is catching up. Get in there quick i say.

Bix Aug 19th 2007 10:43 pm

Re: Are we going to the right place?
 
Wonder which has the cheapest water rates.

Wonder which will have water next year.

Stella340 Aug 19th 2007 10:43 pm

Re: Are we going to the right place?
 

Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz (Post 5211090)
Oh i see, yes i know what you mean...house prices suck in Perth. But now Brissy is catching up. Get in there quick i say.

We're trying, just waiting on hubbys job to make him permanent! Watching the news talking about mortgages and interest rates is very frustrating! :curse:

Nu-Shooz Aug 19th 2007 10:45 pm

Re: Are we going to the right place?
 

Originally Posted by Bix (Post 5211097)
Wonder which has the cheapest water rates.

Wonder which will have water next year.

We get lots of rain in Perth. My water rates are $1073.43 for the year...ouch!

Then i get a bill mid year for $600 for some reason.


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