soapy©

Hi, We are hoping to move to Sydney in the next few months. I have a job in Randwick. Prices of rentals for a 4 bed home seem quite expensive compared with Sylvania waters. Its only 30 mins drive to work and rents a much cheaper.
Could anyone tell us if this is a good idea. Even any info on sylvania waters would be nice. Like, how many sec schools does it have and how close are they?
What we have seen of the area looks great, so any info would be great.
I would love to hear from anyone with other suggestions for areas to consider. I am lugging with me three teenagers so they must be taken into consideration.

Thanx
Soapy

RichS

I'll have to look and see what Sylvania Waters rents are like. Haven't ever looked there.
It's a pretty nice spot on the estuary. I would have thought rentals would be expensive.
Sutherland Shire in general is great, though your nippers might find it a bit tricky getting around without a car. There are a lot of junior sports teams down there if thats their sort of thing.
Cronulla is the nearest beach for surfing/cafes etc, but would be around 15-20minutes in the car.

For me to guess at better areas for you, you'd have to be a bit more specific about what you want/need.
I don't have anything to tell you about schools in the area I'm afraid.

Dawn Adams

Soapy,
Try advertising for a rental property on http://groups.msn.com/BritishExpats.../_whatsnew.msnw. You'll be surprised at how many ex-pats have property to let, but don't make it known on the general forum.

Same goes for jobs. If you express an interest in being employed, then expat employers will know where to look for you.


Regardless of whether you post or not, if you sign on to become a 'member' ( a mere formality), tick the box to have any new posts emailed directly to you.

tiredwithtwins

sorry to go off at a tangent here, but isnt sylvannia waters where they made a reality tv show?? wasnt there some awful gobby blond woman?
Im sure it was quite a few years ago though, so my memory may be slipping! Vaguely remember it looking very nice!!

sorry, no help at all to you I know!!

sue

seang

Again not much help but friends are renting 2 storey townhouse-2 bed in Sy. Waters.-$340 week-new development.So for that money for 2 beds much of a much with Randwick.
TWT's - there was a TV program called Sylvania waters.Also was the area that the first family in new life downunder(remember that) lived in

soapy©

Thanx RichS.
we have looked into the area a bit more and it looks great. the schools look great too. the only drawback is the distance from randick. i was told 30mins but after contacting a mate in sydney he claims its more like an hour during the rush hour. we wont be traveling at that time so its fine.
our visas were granted yesterday so we just need to sell the house and we are off.
thanx again for your help
soapy

soapy©

hi dawn i tried that link but it didnt work.
the whole idea is great ! if you can send it again it would be helpful.
its nice to know there are others out there to help.
thank you
soapy

soapy©

sorry sue i never really get the time to see the telly so i missed it.
buy hey, if thats the worst about the area , i think we can live with that.
thanx for the reply though

soapy

bondipom

If you head off early you will be ok. Just avoid moore park. You could also sneak through Maroubra.

soapy©

hi seang
i keep checking with estate agents in the area and it does seem u get far more for your money. i know it sounds strange, but its really dear to buy. i cant work it out.

soapy

soapy©

thanx, i have been looking at maps and thought i could find a shortcut. every tip is great.
soapy

Dawn Adams

http://groups.msn.com/BritishExpatsT...whatsnew.msnw?

Sorry about that. The address ends in a question mark, not a full stop.

soapy©

thank you dawn, im looking at it now.

soapy

Dawn Adams

Soapy, I've sent you a pm.....

soapy©

dawn good luck with that new forum