Alternative to renting

[juderay]

Hi one and all, have noticed a number of threads about renting before buying when first arriving in Oz. Let us suggest an alternative. We joined a housesitting site and have now organised a housesit for the first 2 1/2 months after we arrive. It is in Rockingham and the people are going on holiday to europe. They have 2 dogs and cats which we will be responsible for but there are no rental costs etc. The only cost maybe paying for phone calls but even that is negotiable. This will give us time to look around and find exactly what we are looking for without feeling pressured into taking the first thing that comes along.

There are a number of such sites - We used House Sitters & Sitting from Housecarers . - Some of them can be for up to 12 months, some just a few weeks and not all of them require you to look after pets. Another bonus is not having to organise temporary furnishings while waiting for your own belongings to arrive.

Something to think about for sure

[Dons]

Sounds like a great idea! I would be interested in getting some info on that if you wouldn't mind? We are a long way off as yet, but am trying to think ahead!!

[ali]

Sounds an excellent ideaa and a great alternative.

Ali

[alfixie]

We are off to wa aswell not sure when but would be interested in any info.

Many thanks,

Marina.

[julie2g1b]

Originally Posted by juderay

Hi one and all, have noticed a number of threads about renting before buying when first arriving in Oz. Let us suggest an alternative. We joined a housesitting site and have now organised a housesit for the first 2 1/2 months after we arrive. It is in Rockingham and the people are going on holiday to europe. They have 2 dogs and cats which we will be responsible for but there are no rental costs etc. The only cost maybe paying for phone calls but even that is negotiable. This will give us time to look around and find exactly what we are looking for without feeling pressured into taking the first thing that comes along.

There are a number of such sites - PM if you want to know the one we used. Some of them can be for up to 12 months, some just a few weeks and not all of them require you to look after pets. Another bonus is not having to organise temporary furnishings while waiting for your own belongings to arrive.

Something to thing about for sure

hi there
we are going sometime in summer or before depends when we sell the house i would be very interested in this as to save money while we look for somewhere more perminant
will pm you

thanks julie

[Letasha]

thats an amazing idea well done u!!! Could u pm me the site pls as i too am heading to perth woohoo - while off yet tho!

Thanks in advance

[Angelcake]

What a fantastic idea! I have PM'd you!

Thanks for posting this.

Angelcake