KatieLB

Hi, Our family will soon be relocating from Perth where we have lived for the last 7 years, back to the UK. As we have 2 small children it is our preference to try and sort out a rental property to move straight back into rather than a short term one then search for property/car etc back in the UK whilst husband also has a new job to start, seems like it would make our lives a lot easier if we could sort it out from here i just wondered if anyone has managed to do this, if it was possible what were you required to provide the letting agent/landlord? Did you need a guarantor? Larger deposit or were you required to pay a few months rent in advance? Thanks for any wisdom that people can share on this.

That's a bit harsh in my opinion, the guy was giving an honest account of how he perceives Perth, if someone is thinking of moving here they should be fully aware of its pros and cons, plus one man's pro is anothers con. You can't help but compare Perth with the UK when you first get here as its your natural point of reference. He actually said a lot of positive things about it here. I've met lots of Brits who have struggled initially when they have got here as they expected it to be more British, weirdly enough. Perths biggest draw is the weather and awesome beaches. It is a lot quieter than Melbourne or Sydney, especially if you don't yet have kids and haven't settled fully into surburbia. I'm from Devon originally but moved over from London. It was a shock to my system at first how much slower the pace of life is here but I love it, its a good thing. Anywhere is what you make of it, I love how much more outdoorsy our life is now. It is expensive though so do your research before you come.

I live in Subi and its gert lush.

Couldn't make last night, hope it was fun and you all managed to don one another! Let me know if you organise another one

Subiaco, Leederville or Mount Lawley? All close to city, bars, restaurants etc, not as close to beach, although not far in the car. subi is just 10 mins in car from city beach.

The Royal on Hay Street, West Perth The Cove - Near to Applecross Punjab - Innaloo Best I've tried so far

Hey, are many people going to this?

Hey, lovely thread, welcome to Perth everyone who is just arriving (or soon to be arriving) we moved here 15 months ago and can honestly say we havent looked back. It might be raining now but spring is just around the corner and Perth will be even more beautiful, it really seems to kick into life then, with free music in Kings park (starts this weekend I think), outdoor cinemas, BBQ's lazy days on the beach or a wine tour in the swan valley life, BBQ's, weekend trips to Margaret River, life can be very good The cost of food does seem a hard pill to swallow at first (when we first got here we were vegetarians for the first 4 weeks!) but once you start earning aussie dollars and stop converting back to pounds you soon get used to it. Make sure you get stuck into things and put yourselves out there and you will make lots of friends, there are so many people here in the same situation so that helps a lot.We moved here from London and I have loved the switch from the fast paced city life we had before to our more laid back outdoors focused way of living. Homesickness can be tough but make the most of Skype, it is a god send and you'll probably find your friends and family will be itching to come and visit when they start seeing your photos! If anyone fancies meeting up, think there is a meet up arranged for the 16th at the Greenhouse in the city, very cool bar.