We have been looking at where to live in Melbourne, our friends are in Old Mount Martha renting at the moment and they really love it, but I don't know if we can afford to buy there?. We didn't want a big morgage, although we would like a 3 bedroom with study or a 4 bedroom place, Mount Martha looks lovely but a little pricey, would like to be near the beach....but not on it if you get my drift....??
It also depends on OH's job....but we have been also looking at, Lyndhurst and Cranbourne North (New Builds)...up to $350K
I have heard that Frankston and dandelong are not a DES RES place - any others to avoid?? and any other areas to consider - help???
if you let me know your email address or pm me i can send you a copy of the 'Where to Live in Melbourne' PDF, it tells you the best places, schools, crime hotspots etc. Its been an invaluable document for us and our search for the best suburb to live. We will initially be renting in Mount Eliza hoping to eventually buy there.
if you let me know your email address or pm me i can send you a copy of the 'Where to Live in Melbourne' PDF, it tells you the best places, schools, crime hotspots etc. Its been an invaluable document for us and our search for the best suburb to live. We will initially be renting in Mount Eliza hoping to eventually buy there.
Thanks for that, I have sent you an E-mail,
cheers
ally
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Hiya Were heading for Mornington or Frankston south which is not as pricey but just as lovely !! Try this link, it has piccies and a few details about the area: http://www.travelvictoria.com.au/mornington/ I would definately await "Lesley the wise one's" reply (THE JONZEYS) Coz she's already DOWN UNDER AND LUVIN IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sally-ann
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Hiya Were heading for Mornington or Frankston south which is not as pricey but just as lovely !! Try this link, it has piccies and a few details about the area: http://www.travelvictoria.com.au/mornington/ I would definately await "Lesley the wise one's" reply (THE JONZEYS) Coz she's already DOWN UNDER AND LUVIN IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sally-ann
Thanks for that, looked on there the piccis look lovely,
Is it a true reflection though ?? where are the no go areas are? if there are any?
Am I right in thinking that the quicker we try to buy in a place in a des res area, we will settle and make more of a go of it or should we rent....for what 6 months or 2 years?? what have others done? I'm just having a stress....bare with me xx
Hi Ally We're going to rent for 6 months in Mornington to get a feel for the place and maybe stay a night or two in surounding areas just to make sure. We're not gonna leave it any longer because like you say, the prices are rising all the time, but then we don't want to rush into it !!!!!!!! So dont worry. your not the only one that gets confused !!!! I've heard more than once on here that North Frankston & Dandelong is not so good and best to avoid, so there is no smoke withour fire I say !!!! Trouble is everyones list of wants & opinions vary so much, its best to wait till you get there, but obviously do some research first to narrow some places down ! Sally-ann
__________________ Finally living in Mount Martha, Melbourne......... and loving it !!!!!!!!! TRA passed - Feb. 07 ...........Visa granted (136- General Plumber) 14th June !!!!!!!! Landed in Oz 9th December 2007!!! PIO Skilled Trades database for Victoria: http://www.freewebs.com/victorianskilledtraderslist/index.htm
OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH ITS ALL BEEN HAPPENIN WHILE I'VE BEEN SLEEPING IN MY BED!!
Actually Shall, it's been 9months 2 weeks n 4 days.
Ally sorry I haven't got back to your PM. We have had a mega weekend and then Pauls bday on monday......didn't even have time for a chat on MSN with Sally-ann.
Anyway........will lend and send my EXPERT opinion to you promptly.
Lesley ........OFFICIAL PIO KNOW IT ALL!!
We have spent the best part of last week scouring real estate agents and driving through areas to get a feel for places. We have discussed areas to live with my Aunt (Aussie by birth) and my Uncle (a ten pound pom been here 33 ish years). We knew we'd found the right place when we looked in Mornington. We will be signing a 12 month lease on a 3 bed property in Mornington in a few days (our first application for a house and it was approved!) and hopefully will be buying our own property to move into once the lease is up.
We met up with Lesley last week for coffee. She hasn't changed since our first meeting in the UK! She shared with us some of her experiences as a NEW resident in Australia and we found it most helpful. We hope that in time we will be able to share our knowledge with others as well.
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Lesley ,,,your EXPERT opinion is always welcome on Poms In OZ and please dont let some not-right ()make it any different,,keep advising girl ,you help soooo many folks on here!!!dont you dare go quiet on us now!
Cal x
. We didn't want a big morgage, although we would like a 3 bedroom with study or a 4 bedroom place, Mount Martha looks lovely but a little pricey, would like to be near the beach....but not on it if you get my drift....?? 
Finally Arrived Jan 14th at Mount Martha
So dont worry. your not the only one that gets confused !!!! 
)make it any different,,keep advising girl ,you help soooo many folks on here!!!
dont you dare go quiet on us now!
