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danmonde · 21-04-2007, 08:38 PM

I am in need of some advice!
I was approved on Thursday for my skilled indepedent visa. My family and I intend to live in Melbourne and we intend to go in January 2008. I spent a year in various parts of Australia a few years ago but do not have enough knowledge to choose a Melbourne suburb. We require a junior school for my son (age 5) and we would like to be within striking distance of the city. Other than that just what anyone else wants - a bit of space, some amenities, perhaps close to beach!

Also, is it possible to organise a rental from the UK so that when we arrive in January 2008we have somewhere to go? or is there a better option for short term rental on arrival?

Lots of questions here!

Any ideas?

21-04-2007, 08:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
danmonde Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Advice on Melbourne suburb and first arrival I am in need of some advice! I was approved on Thursday for my skilled indepedent visa. My family and I intend to live in Melbourne and we intend to go in January 2008. I spent a year in various parts of Australia a few years ago but do not have enough knowledge to choose a Melbourne suburb. We require a junior school for my son (age 5) and we would like to be within striking distance of the city. Other than that just what anyone else wants - a bit of space, some amenities, perhaps close to beach! Also, is it possible to organise a rental from the UK so that when we arrive in January 2008we have somewhere to go? or is there a better option for short term rental on arrival? Lots of questions here! Any ideas?