Do you love Tasmania ???

[em&paul]

Hi

Definatly glad they are building as OH is a carpenter. We keep looking at realestate.com too for rentals and buying. Always good to hear of good areas so what we know we are looking at is ok.

Emma

[Colin R]

True I think a developer bought a few blocks on Greenpark. There are building everywhere it seems not sure that the population is growing that much though or the figures dont match up. Many are moving down from the mainland mainly because they get more for their money over here we have met a few and they have said that they have sold moved here into a similar type of house or better and have no mortgage! and because a number of businesses are moving here they are getting transfers. There are a couple of more developments going ahead soon they are off the Channel Highway.(soon to be bypassed) also take a look at Margate. really up and coming now not too far out of Kingston 8kms there is a company called Gardiner Homes they have been building out there and they are good so are Maveric Homes There are a few being built on the Bundella Road but all the new houses dont seem to have big blocks. Big land release in Snug too. Problem is that house prices are going up maybe not as much as they have been but they are not dropping . Kingston is getting bigger another 33 shops being built and of course it has most things there , Medicare, Service Tas, huge Doctors /Pharmacy complex nearing completion. Dentists , Chiropractor , Xray, and BigW there is nothing much you cant buy in Kingston now but it still has a friendly feel about it and I hope that never changes
Sally

[em&paul]

Hi

What I love is when you tell people you're moving to Oz and then when they ask where you say Tasmania!!

Emma

[Colin R]

And then they reply "Tasmania why are you moving to Africa ?" (thought it was Tanzania) Luckily it seems not too many know about Tasmania but I think the secret is getting out now.
Sally
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[joanna123]

I just wanted to say hello everyone. Sally, your defence of Tassie (and Herbster) was hilarious. You really are a Tasmanian now!! To Emma and Paul (and any others) it might help to know another story/perspective..


I migrated here six years ago (I cannot believe it has been that long). I came for a holiday and met my Tasmanian husband here after three weeks. I have to say, whilst I found Tasmania intoxicatingly beautiful, unique and quiet with small population - AND I left England hating it, as time moved on I began to realise the opportunities that living here in Tassie can offer you. I visit London/UK frequently, and have since leaving realised I am madly in love with it. It's bred into me forever! But I do see the lifestyle, low stress environment Tasmania provides that I now am blessed with having. There are people here that will amaze you, the sheer unconditional friendship and support you find in Tasmanian's or 'adopted' Tasmanian's is unsurpassable. Time is available here. You can be the person you always wanted to be, but never had the time or inclination to be in the UK. Lifestyle is key - you begin after a while to protect it vehemently.

Like Liz, I do get homesick (especially as I came here alone and my family are in London) and struggled for years with homesicknesses and misery - not all the time, but you would be a fool to think it won't hit you.. I must have been, because I really thought (having lived in another country for a number of years previously) that I would be fine - I am wordly and independent etc, but it is so much further away from the UK than anywhere else in the world (pretty much).


The Department of Immigration and Citizenship advise new migrants it takes around five years to become a 'local' and to settle. When I first read this I laughed.. But it's probably (for some - including me) a realistic period. I love my new life and am not sure I would change it, even though I am a city girl at heart.. Visiting the places in Tasmania I get to visit, seeing the views, mmewting the people, the incredible world-class food and wine experiences etc is amazing. And if you choose to migrate here, I can't believe it wouldn't amaze you too.


These are my personal opinions.. I have lots more specific experiences in Tas/mainland if you would like to hear them.. Just ask :)


Joanna.

[Colin R]

Thanks Joanna. I agree with you and everyone is different. I think that I have settled well because I had been coming here for 20 years in fact had been here 9 times before we had the visa. and we had been visiting my aunt who has sadly passed away so it wasnt like we had been just coming on holiday. I think also we have settled because we wanted to be part of Tassie , its quirky ways, and probably excuse its frustrating part( and that is having to wait for things to come over from the mainland) but any frustrations are forgotten. I still pinch myself bacause I cant believe how lucky we are to live here. My son has settlesdi n so well and has started to get a Tasmanian accent He loves it over here and wouldnt want to go back to the UK , he has made his life over here now and for someone who hated change, lived in the same house all his life until we moved here, left his first girlfried behind ( I still remember the wailing and moaning from her as we left for the airport) he was the one I worried about most . He went to Sydney on a training course for 3 days and when he got back he said I'm really glad to be back home in Tassie. It smells so clean. This is from an apprentice mechanic who looks like an oil slick most days.
You do miss friends and family in the UK but it is amazing how many plan their trip to come over and see you 4 are turning up for Christmas and New Year. I do get a little upset about not seeing people I have 1 daughter and 1 stepson in the UK the oher in Abu Dhabi the worlds a small place now and they can visit and maybe they will fall in love with the place . Joanna's right to come over here and think that you wont miss family and get homesick even just a bit then it is a foolish thought . It happens to everyone even if they wont admit it. But at the end of the day Tasmania is my families home now and we love it . I am going for my first trip off the island in a couple of weeks after 2 years .................to Melbourne thats far enough!
Sally

[The Cutches]

Hiya all,

Been so busy lately, have not really been able to get a good fix of PIO but just thought I'd let you all know that we've had a breakthrough at last. Still haven't sold the house but have decided to rent it out and a family viewed it yesterday and want it . They signed the rental agreement and paid the fees straight away so it's all systems go! Can't quite believe it's finally happening we're sooooo excited!!!! We're gonna book the flights over the weekend (need a few hours to trawl the best deals) OH handed in his notice in last Monday so we will be in Tassie w/c 15th Sept (aaahhhhh). Mum and Dad are coming too and we're gonna stay in a holiday let with them for their 3/4wk rekkie then that gives us enough time to organise a rental (or even a purchase...... you never know!)

I'll be sending you an email soon Joanna to let you know our exact arrival date and to pick ur brains on a couple of things. Loved your post, just makes me even more excited ! I've got an address to run by you too Sally if that's ok, saw a fab house on real estate and could do with the low down on the street...lol!

Right well I've just written an extremely long list of items to sell as we're only bringing a few of boxes of personal items and no furniture so guess I'd better crack on with ebay!

Hugz from an extremely excitable

CC
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[Colin R]

G'day CC
Good to hear your news and that you are finally on your way. But your over the moon too or is that a real understatment!!!
PM the address and I'll have a look. Anything we can do this end then let us know.
Very best wishes
Sally
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[Herbster]

Originally Posted by The Cutches

Hiya all,

Been so busy lately, have not really been able to get a good fix of PIO but just thought I'd let you all know that we've had a breakthrough at last. Still haven't sold the house but have decided to rent it out and a family viewed it yesterday and want it . They signed the rental agreement and paid the fees straight away so it's all systems go! Can't quite believe it's finally happening we're sooooo excited!!!!
Hugz from an extremely excitable

CC
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Congratulations on your Great News Cutches, you must be SOOO excited, everything will start to happen so fast for you, it'll be hard to know what's what so Lists are a definite Order of the Day.
Hope everything ocntinues to go smoothly, time will fly by... All the best, see you in Tas!
Hugs

[em&paul]

Hi

Joanna thank you so much for your recent e-mail and your post is great. Please tell more. I have to agree with how friendly Tasmanians are. We have spoken to several Tasmanians by both phone and e-mail and nothing is too much trouble.

Cutches graet news on everything and I'm really pleased that everything is falling into place for you. Good luck with everything and I hope all goes smoothly if not hectically. Hope your list making is going well!!

I just can't wait to be there!

Emma