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Forum: New Zealand
May 20th 2019, 10:39 am
Replies: 82
Views: 12,516
Posted By Justcol

Re: Job offer in Auckland

I don't see why. I'd be pleased to have raised my kids away from all the excess and shallowness that goes with life in a big city.
Forum: New Zealand
May 19th 2019, 1:37 am
Replies: 82
Views: 12,516
Posted By Justcol

Re: Job offer in Auckland

Would now be a good time to mention $20 for a kilo of tomato's and the infamous cucumber scandal
Forum: New Zealand
May 18th 2019, 12:21 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 12,516
Posted By Justcol

Re: Job offer in Auckland

I would just suggest to do as much research as you can and take into account all potential outhoings
Mortgage
Rates
Car + insurance + maintenance + rego
petrol
Services ( electric /gas/ water)...
Forum: New Zealand
May 16th 2019, 10:32 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 12,516
Posted By Justcol

Re: Job offer in Auckland

I wouldn't like to try and get by in Auckland on less than $100k, particularly with a family. Unless you are bringing a pretty sizeable chunk to put towards a house it's going to be tough. Will your...
Forum: New Zealand
May 16th 2019, 10:01 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 12,516
Posted By Justcol

Re: Job offer in Auckland

Beachhaven was the poorer cousin a few years back. However, once Auckland prices rocketed people started looking for affordable places to live and the more run down, lower socio economic suburbs...
Forum: New Zealand
May 15th 2019, 11:14 am
Replies: 82
Views: 12,516
Posted By Justcol

Re: Job offer in Auckland

Which is a whole new thread in itself.

I've had a few ups and downs in my 11 years here. I've been through the homesick stage, like many expats I got divorced, I've had no money and pots of money,...
Forum: New Zealand
May 14th 2019, 10:01 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 12,516
Posted By Justcol

Re: Job offer in Auckland

Statistics NZ says the average is around 50k which is probably about right.

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Forum: New Zealand
May 14th 2019, 10:11 am
Replies: 82
Views: 12,516
Posted By Justcol

Re: Job offer in Auckland

I'm simply offering suggestions based on my time up there. Obviously I'm wrong and you know best
Auckland stretches from just outside Mangawhai in the north, all the way down to Pukekohe in the...
Forum: New Zealand
May 13th 2019, 1:12 am
Replies: 82
Views: 12,516
Posted By Justcol

Re: Job offer in Auckland

I believe agents are legally bound to inform potential buyers if they have any knowledge of a property being leaky
Leaky homes were a result of poor building regulations in NZ which lead to water...
Forum: New Zealand
May 12th 2019, 6:06 am
Replies: 82
Views: 12,516
Posted By Justcol

Re: Job offer in Auckland

I believe Gulf Harbour had a few leaky properties, perhaps not as many as people made out. I worked in more leaky homes in Albany than on the peninsula, but mud sticks and it put many off.
I...
Forum: New Zealand
May 11th 2019, 9:11 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 12,516
Posted By Justcol

Re: Job offer in Auckland

When I left whangaparoa 6 years ago there was a lovely house for sale with sea views for 675k. Today that same house is listed at an affordable 625k. Maybe prices are finally going the right way.
Forum: New Zealand
May 11th 2019, 8:04 am
Replies: 82
Views: 12,516
Posted By Justcol

Re: Job offer in Auckland

I used to do Cambridge to Hampden downs every day. I could never do the return journey in one go. Had to stop at Gordonton for a coffee or I'd fall asleep at the wheel. I guess the bike helps
Forum: New Zealand
May 10th 2019, 7:33 am
Replies: 82
Views: 12,516
Posted By Justcol

Re: Job offer in Auckland

Walking is called tramping over here and most places have a local tramping group which are great places to meet new people and they are usually a wealth of knowledge when it comes to tracks, trails...
Forum: New Zealand
May 9th 2019, 8:14 am
Replies: 82
Views: 12,516
Posted By Justcol

Re: Job offer in Auckland

I think where in aux you will be working will in some way determine what is an hour's commute. It's a VERY congested city and traffic during rush hour can be a nightmare. There has been a lot work...
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