jonbclark

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<p><p>Hi Julie, just saw your post that you are now settled in Bella Vista, well done! </p></p>

<p><p>We are in Bella Vista Drive so the other side of Norwest Boulevard to you but happy to meet up for a coffee sometime, my mobile is 0410 520770.</p></p>

<p><p>Sarah (Jon's wife)</p></p>

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<p><p>mention your young family etc. There are some great properties, be careful with pools they can be expensive to maintain - I opted for a house without a pool as the twins couldn't swim but some days when I get in from work when the weather is very hot I'd love to just throw myself in! Aircon is a must so ensure it is in working order! The houses are designed to lose heat so they can be a bit fresh in the winter (I'm sitting with a jumper on) they don't believe in double-glassing!</p></p>

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<p><p>My wife has met a few friends from the school scene, and luckily we knew a family who also moved over from our village back home! There's been a bit of a recruitment drive for us Europeans and I've made a few friends through work too. </p></p>

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<p><p>Are you moving over with work? Will you be coming on a permanent visa?</p></p>

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<p><p>Good luck with your move and yes stay in touch, any other questions please ask!</p></p>

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<p><p>Jon, Sarah, Matthew & Lucy.</p></p>

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<p><p>Hi Karl,</p></p>

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<p><p>It's all very daunting when you move halfway across the world to then find a house in a good neighbourhood near a good school!</p></p>

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<p><p>I've been here since July 2011 and my wife and two 5 year old's moved over in September. I came over early to sort out a house and buy a car etc. near a good school. We lived in a village in Bedfordshire UK so just a wee bit different to Sydney! </p></p>

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<p><p>The rental market is pretty tough and very much geared around the landlord rather than tenants! Very different to back home where we had to virtually beg for someone to rent our UK house, over here you turn up for a viewing with 15 other couples and hope you impress the agency! Good tip when renting is to provide a great cover letter with any application, so if you are being shipped over by a company for your skills then say so, if you have a property back home it also helps develop your character.. continued</p></p>

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