Need your help. Is NZ70k$ a good salary for ChCh ?
Sep 16th 2013, 10:26 am
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Hi there Awla.
I think that English may not be your first language and that you do not live in the UK.
Sorry if some of the posts are off topic or too many words. Christchurch is a city with problems and that can make people feel quite emotional .
Do you have a job in Christchurch please?
If not, why is this your choice?
The difficult part to me is the cost of housing. Rent.
Will you have NZ residency?
I think that English may not be your first language and that you do not live in the UK.
Sorry if some of the posts are off topic or too many words. Christchurch is a city with problems and that can make people feel quite emotional .
Do you have a job in Christchurch please?
If not, why is this your choice?
The difficult part to me is the cost of housing. Rent.
Will you have NZ residency?
Thanks BEVS
Really i don't live in UK and English is my second language and i have a job offer in Christchurch .and i will travel from middle east to New zealand .
what do you think the cost of renting for 2 bedroom there .
Sep 16th 2013, 9:23 pm
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trademe.co.nz
realestate.co.nz
Search for 2 bedroom rentals - you cannot be fussy i'm afraid, it is a smash and grab market at the moment, and will be for years to come.
You coming to work for the government or are you doing a transfer over from your current company???
realestate.co.nz
Search for 2 bedroom rentals - you cannot be fussy i'm afraid, it is a smash and grab market at the moment, and will be for years to come.
You coming to work for the government or are you doing a transfer over from your current company???
Sep 16th 2013, 9:28 pm
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Have you visited NZ or get the chance to visit prior to emigrating??
Sep 16th 2013, 9:37 pm
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So, best we can do is try and offer practical info to help.
Anyone in the Christchurch area at the moment have any thoughts about 2 bed rentals in the ChCh area.Are there any areas a bit further out that are doable.
Awla2000 - Will you have transport?
Sep 16th 2013, 11:05 pm
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As Tom mentioned its dog eat dog over here at the moment. Probably anywhere from $250 to $400 a week. Properties are getting snapped up very fast, appearing on trademe on a morning, then gone by the afternoon. Agents won't be interested in fielding enquiries from abroad, so no point looking until you get here. Check a place over thoroughly, watch out for mould and get a schedule of condition before signing up for a rental - cover your back. Might be useful to have a reference from the UK, as our old agency 1st avenue (on Bealy ave) wanted to see one.
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Sep 16th 2013, 11:29 pm
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http://www.realestate.co.nz/2116998
$70,000 p.a. would put $1,050 in your pocket a week, so allow $50 a week in petrol and the above property becomes well affordable. There is a good bus service too although it does add to the commute time.
Good luck
Sep 17th 2013, 12:46 am
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If he has transport, it's a no brainer
Rolleston, Rangiora, Kaipoi - you'd probably get much better for your money than you would currently in Christchurch
Here's a couple of 2 bedroom rentals on Trade Me, one is an unfurnished and the other is a furnished (as I don't know what he'll be looking for)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/property/re...-636625729.htm - unfurnished
http://www.trademe.co.nz/property/re...-638002881.htm - furnished
If your wanting a furnished property, very very very good luck!!!!! Any that comes on the market under $500 is snapped up very quickly. Even $500pw is expensive
As you're coming from the middle east, I presume you've taken an IELTS test since English is your 2nd language??? Or is that not a requirement???
Rolleston, Rangiora, Kaipoi - you'd probably get much better for your money than you would currently in Christchurch
Here's a couple of 2 bedroom rentals on Trade Me, one is an unfurnished and the other is a furnished (as I don't know what he'll be looking for)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/property/re...-636625729.htm - unfurnished
http://www.trademe.co.nz/property/re...-638002881.htm - furnished
If your wanting a furnished property, very very very good luck!!!!! Any that comes on the market under $500 is snapped up very quickly. Even $500pw is expensive
As you're coming from the middle east, I presume you've taken an IELTS test since English is your 2nd language??? Or is that not a requirement???
Sep 17th 2013, 2:03 am
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Show you have an English-speaking background or you are a competent user of English
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Sep 18th 2013, 6:22 am
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$70 K is fab if you are single but if supporting others it will be possible depending on what sort of standard of living you are wanting. My brother-in-law and sister have 3 kids in chch - his salary is $150k as my sis is a stay at home mum and they struggle - have high mortgage though.
Sep 18th 2013, 7:47 am
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Sep 19th 2013, 12:35 am
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More freedom without a house in this global era anyway.
Sep 19th 2013, 1:03 pm
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Need your guidance regarding Visa Process.
I want to know which type of visa i should apply for.
Now i have a job offer [Development Engineer-Full Time ] , also how much time does it take and is there any thing can prevent it to be approved
I want to know which type of visa i should apply for.
Now i have a job offer [Development Engineer-Full Time ] , also how much time does it take and is there any thing can prevent it to be approved
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