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abelha · 23-03-2008, 02:10 PM

Hi,

We are considering going to Canberra for a time between 1 and 3 years (depending on employment contract). So, we will be renting. We would like some advice on the best place to live in Canberra for a family where the 2 parents work , with one child at the primary school and a baby. We are not fussy. But we will be looking for the cheapest rent we can get on the best area of the city - like a 2 bedroom house, open plan, single garage, nice outdoor space, nothing luxurious but clean and in good repair, sort of cheap and chearfull kind of place - nice views would be a bonus. We are also very keen in avoiding any Bible belt. We just want a place where neighbours are civilized., welcoming and easy to get on. Priorities are good school and easy access to the city centre. We would be grateful if we could also get some advice on childcare, buying or renting a car and entertainment. We heard a lots of good things about Canberra, but we are a bit skeptical. It seems to good to be true. What are the cons in Canberra?

23-03-2008, 02:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
abelha Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Canberra advice Hi, We are considering going to Canberra for a time between 1 and 3 years (depending on employment contract). So, we will be renting. We would like some advice on the best place to live in Canberra for a family where the 2 parents work , with one child at the primary school and a baby. We are not fussy. But we will be looking for the cheapest rent we can get on the best area of the city - like a 2 bedroom house, open plan, single garage, nice outdoor space, nothing luxurious but clean and in good repair, sort of cheap and chearfull kind of place - nice views would be a bonus. We are also very keen in avoiding any Bible belt. We just want a place where neighbours are civilized., welcoming and easy to get on. Priorities are good school and easy access to the city centre. We would be grateful if we could also get some advice on childcare, buying or renting a car and entertainment. We heard a lots of good things about Canberra, but we are a bit skeptical. It seems to good to be true. What are the cons in Canberra?