Who's going to Melbourne

[jonnyspunkyboy]

Hi all

Well excepted a job today on a 475 visa with the woods group in Melbourne so here we come. The house has been on the market for 3 weeks and had quite a bit of interest so hopefully sell soon and get the hell out of england lol.
Its me Jonathan 33, Emma my wife 32, Anya one of my daughters 7, Neve the other 4 so if anyone wants to keep in touch with us that would be great because we could all do with some help and friends and Barbies lol

Cheers
Jonathan Emma Anya Neve

[Jay Essex]

Hi All

I have been in Melbourne a week now and it's all good so far! People are friendly and relaxed and there's plenty of bars and cafes etc to explore in the city. I'm in a serviced apartment through work at the moment in Queen Street but I'm looking at places to get my own apartment, definitely staying in the city though.

[Tracyanne]

Originally Posted by buckbuchanan

We have been back and fore from Pakenham and Berwick the last few weekends. We are getting a house built (not in either of these places) and that is where most of the display houses are.

Both are quite nice suburbs. You can feel like you are in the country and away from the rat race (especially with Pakenham). They seem to be suburbs which have a centre which has been there a while, surrounded by lots of new developments. Berwick has some very nice new areas (shops, houses, offices, hotels, etc), but I think I would prefer Pakenham because it just feels a bit more spacious and open (and also has lots of new areas). Both are on the train line and on the freeway straight into Melbourne (probably an hour to the CBD).

Land is fairly reasonable and I would imagine that house prices are too (although I haven't looked at houses).

I certainly wouldn't have any issues with living in either of these places. I guess the only thing to note would be that you are looking at around 50 mins to get to the beach (but then again as property is cheaper you could possibly afford a pool!).

We live in Berwick, takes us 20 minutes to get to the beach!

[ashmalog]

Originally Posted by Bella

Hi Ya
We are looking at Pakenham or Berwick
Looks like we may be there October or Nov 08
Hubbys job is in Clayton.
My kids are driving me mad what the schools like what can we do where can we go out etc ...
If anyone can help would love to hear from you.. My boys are 17 and 14.
Im also looking for somewhere to rent for 2weeks or a month until i can find something for good.

i am looking at pakenham and berwick also, hoping to hear about visa by feb/mar time. i have 3 boys 11, 7 and 2. OH is a barber and i am a nurse.
went on a reckie in may this year and loved the place - looked at 30 different areas!!berwick had more for the children, skate parks, numerous schools and shops etc, pakenham a bit quieter with a few schools. i have an email address for a lady that has a house in berwick for short term rent, pm me and ill give you her address - i'm sure she won't mind. ill check first. she is a poms in oz member.
keep in touch and let me know what you decide.

Bonnie

[moving2melbourne]

Originally Posted by Bella

Im also looking for somewhere to rent for 2weeks or a month until i can find something for good.

Hi there we offer furnited rentals from £48 for the house for a night, www.moving-to-melbourne.co.uk we also offer airport pickup and can take you out for the day looking at various suburbs and property for your longer term rent. There are a couple of people on here who have used our services and you can find out what they think here; Poms In Oz Thread

[x.KrazzyEllie]

Brissy FTW :D

[ashmalog]

hi moving to melbourne

have been on your site very impressive - we are looking to settle in berwick, do you have any contacts nearer to that area? the gumtree house looks great though where is it in relation to berwick?
still waiting for the visa so dont expect to go out until april next year.
hoping you can help
bonnie

[Bella]

[quote=moving2melbourne;307716]Hi there we offer furnited rentals from £48 for the house for a night, www.moving-to-melbourne.co.uk we also offer airport pickup and can take you out for the day looking at various suburbs and property for your longer term rent. There are a couple of people on here who have used our services and you can find out what they think here; Poms In Oz Thread


Hi Moving2Melbourne

Could you help for November to rent for a few weeks and we are looking at
anywhere near Berwick or Pakenham.

Thank You
Bella

[moving2melbourne]

Originally Posted by ashmalog

hi moving to melbourne

have been on your site very impressive - we are looking to settle in berwick, do you have any contacts nearer to that area? the gumtree house looks great though where is it in relation to berwick?
still waiting for the visa so dont expect to go out until april next year.
hoping you can help
bonnie

Hi Bonnie
Thank you for your email and comments
Our short term rental is 20 minutes from Berwick so not far at all, it is priced at £48 per night and includes free airport pick up. In regards to a unfurnished 12 month tenancy, we have a few agents on our records in Berwick who are more than happy to work with expats

[moving2melbourne]

[quote=Bella;308046]

Originally Posted by moving2melbourne

Hi there we offer furnited rentals from £48 for the house for a night, www.moving-to-melbourne.co.uk we also offer airport pickup and can take you out for the day looking at various suburbs and property for your longer term rent. There are a couple of people on here who have used our services and you can find out what they think here; Poms In Oz Thread


Hi Moving2Melbourne

Could you help for November to rent for a few weeks and we are looking at
anywhere near Berwick or Pakenham.

Thank You
Bella

Hi Bella
Please could you let me know how many people and the dates you are looking at?
You can always pm me if you prefer.
Thanks
Kate