Cantabrigian Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hi - We are coming out to QLD, to be honest we have mulled over various different places and are drawn to Cairns and Sunshine and Gold Coast. We have visited before as a couple but now have a 8 month old daughter. Wondered if either of the areas are easier to settle in to. We wanted to try and rent furnished for 6 months and see how it goes, not sure how easy it will be to get rentals that are furnished? Our budget will allow us to do it without pressure and we want to make it an enjoyable adventure. We hoped to get a laid back lifestyle, wanted to avoid 'suburban' Australia as that is what we have here in the UK, wanted something different with less emphasis on consumerism and money (this may not exist with Globalisation). If after a couple of years it does not appear what we thought at least we will have tried, but just feel a pressing need to leave the UK (London). Still love the UK and are proud of it but are very grateful to Australia for giving us a chance. Any advice appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Any of those areas are nice, i think one of the main things to consider would be which of those areas you can secure work in. In relation to renting furnished, most familys do for around 4 weeks, it is a lot more expensive than renting an unfurnished home, infact you would probably pay over double the amount per week that you would in unfurnished. Id be tempted to go in furnished for a few weeks, rent unfurnished and buy cheap furniture to tide you over. (fantastic furniture do a starter pack for about $1000 - http://www.fantasticfurniture.com.au/Categories/Package-Deals/c/Package%20Deals?q=%3Aproduct-boost%3Acategory%3ALiving+Packages ) Hope this helps a bit and lots of luck with your move Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger2shirts Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Its a personal opinion, but I think you would struggle to beat the Sunshine Coast. The big question is do you have jobs to come to? We are in Buderim and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbos79 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Hi. I moved to Gold Coast 4 months ago wife wife and 3 year old. We stayed in holiday accommodation for first 4 weeks as it took that length of time to find rental accommodation furnished. The coast is terrific having kids as there is so much to do. I was lucky enough to find work on the coast within 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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