karonious

Thanks for that Debs - nice to know it gets read!
We might almost have enough people shortly to do a Hamilton meet-up The library will give you a free half hour internet access every day - better than nothing eh?

Cram

That will keep the kids half happy thanks for that
karonious you mentioned earlier that you were told to avoid Melville, Nawton and around the University any perticular reason why? and also any idea what the Dinsdale area is like not sure why but the wife seems only to be looking at property in the Dinsdale area

karonious

From what I gather, parts of Nawton and Melville are low socio-economic areas. With no disrespect to people who live in those suburbs, it generally means that there are higher levels of unemployed people and the associated problems that can bring. We looked at several houses to buy in Melville and certainly, there were some nice areas. The University area (I was told) tends to be full of students renting so all-night parties and poorly tended properties may well be the norm. I don't know Dinsdale well at all - did you check the estate agent link relating to suburb profiles I put on the Wiki? It may have some info on there. To be honest, we rented in Glenview initially because it was simple to get to the hospital from, enjoyed it here so decided to buy here without really looking much further than Deanwell, Fiztroy, Melville - the surrounding suburbs.

Cram

Thanks for your time and quick reply karonious ill get the wife to look into it a bit more

karonious

I finished work at 11.30 pm and I'm passing time waiting for the electric blanket to heat
Like Supadolphin said, Hamilton seems to be underated. We have enjoyed our time here so far. Like everywhere, there are bound to be things that really piss you off now and again but now and again is not an insurmountable problem is it?

karonious

Ha!
I knew it was there somewhere!
Steve started this one when we were new to the forum - I haven't re-read it but there may be something useful in it
Karen B

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...light=hamilton

Eternalkiwi

Dinsdale is one of the more established 'popular' areas on the west side of the city, possibly a bit like Chedworth Park and Chartwell on the eastside of the river.
Generally homes are average to large size, though on average to small sections. Many homes are on a hill which provide some nice views.

Shawn

tessa1

hi all
sitting here in UK (cambridge) in 30 degrees of heat can anyone tell me what a typical days weather would be in Hamilton in winter and summer??
hubby has heard it is 'damp' and has visions of water dripping off the ceiling all the year round!! (i just have very curly hair so have my own concerns as other curly girls will understand )

Cram

Thanks for That

Eternalkiwi

Hi Tessa,

Sorry cant help with the weather comparison to Cambridge.

Though not all parts of Hamilton are damp. And (unlike Wellington) the damp tends to be outside and not inside.

Hamiltons damp reputation is linked to the amount of fog the city sometimes gets in Winter. Some parts of Hamilton tend to have more fog (e.g. Hillcrest)

In the many years I have lived in Hamilton, I have not experienced any dripping ceilings due to dampness.

Shawn

tessa1

thank-you shawn