"Living in Perth" book

[benlast]

Just got back from a reccie trip to Perth. My sister-in-law & her partner (with whom we stayed) had a copy of a book called "Living in Perth" by Kobie Hattingh. It comes out annually or biannually (and apparently has done for a few years now) and is subtitled "A reference guide for migrants and residents". We found it very useful for working out what suburbs were affordable and which were zoned for high-density occupation, and it's full of advice and information aimed at someone trying to find their feet in WA. It's available online from bookworm.com.au (hope the forum doesn't filter out the link here): Living in Perth Australia 2008/09

I don't have any affiliation with the book or the author: just recommending it on the basis of experience. That, a hire car, a satnav and the real estate section of weekend issue of The West Australian were all we needed to do a fast and efficient survey of where we wanted to live.

Cheers
b

[minlady]

Originally Posted by benlast

Just got back from a reccie trip to Perth. My sister-in-law & her partner (with whom we stayed) had a copy of a book called "Living in Perth" by Kobie Hattingh. It comes out annually or biannually (and apparently has done for a few years now) and is subtitled "A reference guide for migrants and residents". We found it very useful for working out what suburbs were affordable and which were zoned for high-density occupation, and it's full of advice and information aimed at someone trying to find their feet in WA. It's available online from bookworm.com.au (hope the forum doesn't filter out the link here): Living in Perth Australia 2008/09

I don't have any affiliation with the book or the author: just recommending it on the basis of experience. That, a hire car, a satnav and the real estate section of weekend issue of The West Australian were all we needed to do a fast and efficient survey of where we wanted to live.

Cheers
b

We have that one except it's the 2006/07 version... we got ours from the Small buisness develpment corporation WA as our visa was a subclass 137 which they sponsored us for... and were sent it along with our welcome pack/smart move kit when we arrived here.... you can phone and see if you can get one to on: Perth 1800 199 125.

another good book which i was given as a present before we left the uk is: 'City guide Perth and surroundings" 12.99gbp published by Insight guides

min x

[J.and.K]

Cheers b,
We've just ordered a copy..... WA here we come!!! ( if we sell our house that is! ) .

[Lee&Tab]

Thanks for the info benlast have just ordered a copy as well ,you should contact author mate must be some commission there for you

[julie2g1b]

hi there

thanks for the info of the book i have bought most books going on perth and oz

just ordered this one so will be good to read while we wait for house to sell

and more info on perth just put another thread up as there will be loads of people

interested anything at all will help

best wishes

julie

p.s They only had 5 copies left so hurry up if you want one

[dave&donna]

Probably a really daft question but have you all ordered the Living in perth book online from australia and paid the air mail delivery charge or have you found it in shops over here because I've searched and can't find it anywhere in the uk?????

Donna

[julie2g1b]

hi there donna

yes i ordered mine of the site in oz and paid the air mail insurance

as looked first if any in the uk but could not find it so went back on there site

had e mail thanking me for my order today

julie

[dave&donna]

Thanks Julie

will hopefully order it online if there are any copies left now.

Donna

[rache&matt]

Originally Posted by julie2g1b

hi there

thanks for the info of the book i have bought most books going on perth and oz

just ordered this one so will be good to read while we wait for house to sell

and more info on perth just put another thread up as there will be loads of people

interested anything at all will help

best wishes

julie

p.s They only had 5 copies left so hurry up if you want one

Hi Julie,
When do you go to Perth?
Us in burton and planning to go later in year.
Rachel

[julie2g1b]

Originally Posted by rache&matt

Hi Julie,
When do you go to Perth?
Us in burton and planning to go later in year.
Rachel

hi rachel

yea we are going once house is sold

welcome to pio

send me a pm if you want to talk


julie

[daveintaiwan]

Originally Posted by julie2g1b

p.s They only had 5 copies left so hurry up if you want one

Don't fret, they had 15 copies when I ordered mine today. This bit of 'advertising' must have increased their sales and prompted them to buy a few more!

[benlast]

Originally Posted by daveintaiwan

Don't fret, they had 15 copies when I ordered mine today. This bit of 'advertising' must have increased their sales and prompted them to buy a few more!

Damn, I should have negotiated a commission! Or a least a beer when we get to Perth...

Cheers
Ben

[julie2g1b]

hi all

just to say recived book last week very pleased with it has some really good info plus

stuff i already knew but nice to have in one place, would recommend to everyone going

to perth.

julie

[laura_barrett]

Hi there

Was there much infomation on rockingham in the book? Did you pay for insurance aswell?

Laura

[julie2g1b]

Originally Posted by laura_barrett

Hi there

Was there much infomation on rockingham in the book? Did you pay for insurance aswell?

Laura

hi there
it just has references about as for info on rockingham not much really this is the list

migrating .................... employment
lifestyle....................banking
public health/private.....................financial planning
short term accom..................buying a home
car rentals..........buying a car
renting.................owning a business
suburbs........................habitat
taxation...................current affairs
education...............driving/transport
telecommunication

very interesting read some things are very handy to have yes i did pay the insurance, hope this helps

julie