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Daveyboy

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  1. You could look at pimpama and ormeau too. Some good schools around there aswell. Bit cheaper than helensvale and coomera but lots of new housing options. Give us a shout if you have any questions about that particular area. We built a new house in ormeau and my partner is a nurse too
  2. Hi there. We live just north of helensvale in kingsholme. Helensvale is definitely a good spot - access to the beach is good especially with the new glink and good access to motorway if you need to get up to Brisbane. We have a child but she's too young for school yet. But I think there are tons of good options.Give us a shout if you need any help.
  3. Hi there we live in kingsholme and I commute every day via train to Brisbane. From Ormeau station it is 56 minutes into central. At rush hour there are plenty of express trains - approx every 8/9 minutes then dropping back to every 15 minutes off morning peak. They run every 15 minutes during afternoon rush hour. Driving would be horrendous into Brisbane. To be faster than the train you'd have to avoid the morning rush - it backs up around tenah merah/springwood from about 7am. Parking in and around Brisbane is expensive. The train is the best option - less stress. Not sure about insurance industry roles... Kingsholme/ormeau/pimpama are other options. Only a touch further north but you're near ormeau station and lots of young families in those areas. I heard pimpama was the fastest growing suburbs in the country now
  4. Interesting - we considered buying as loved the area but a house was far too expensive for us and didn't want a unit long term. You're right about it being weird but in a good way! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. Yeah it's probably vulnerable if there's a bad flood but they have have learned from what happened in 2011 it seems. They upgraded the pumping systems in the basements of a lot of the unit complexes and you have some great quality units down there with great amenities like huge swimming pool and garden areas - renting is very affordable in these places too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. We lived in west End by the river and it was lovely plus you don't need a car down there. Thoroughly recommend west End! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. We lived in Sydney for 2 years and decided to move to QLD so we could afford to buy. Spent 2 years in west End and built a house in north GC and moved in July - haven't regretted moving for a moment it's been a great move for us. It's probably not everyone's cup of tea is the GC. We are still 30 mins from the beach up in ormeau but it works for us as we both work in Brisbane: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. We are game if anyone else is? Aim for 7pm at the pig and whistle eagle street? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. We would be interested. How about one Friday/Saturday night end of this month/beginning of Feb? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. Hi Hen - we are at west end. 29 and 31. My partner is Irish. I'll send you a PM Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. Hi folks Sounds very familiar! We are also in the same situation. Been in Brisbane a couple of months and lacking on the friends side. Would be great to meet over a drink or two. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. Hey Anna Just moved to Brisbane ourselves and really like it so far. I've had a bit of living experience in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney (now Brisbane) and they are all great for different reasons. I'd definitely recommend visiting if your budget allows. I think Brisbane is a great option for the next few years particularly if your income is in the modest to average range (like us) as you'll find property is still affordable. IMO Sydney and Melbourne to a lesser extent have become unaffordable for the average family or person looking to buy. Brisbane has a great climate, isn't too big but still has plenty to do and you have the choice of the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast for amazing beaches about an hour in each direction. Happy to help if you have any more specific questions
  13. Only a dollar? Quite reasonable for a phone ho.....
  14. Tony, not sure. Have you asked your mam? I heard she knows about taking a load up top
  15. Hi My girlfriend and I moved to Brisbane this month and are looking to make some new friends as we no absolutely nobody in Brisbane! I am 31 and girlfriend is 29. We've been in Oz just short of a couple of years and looking to make Brisbane home for a few years at least. I'm originally from West Yorkshire and Orla is from Dublin. I work in HR and Orla is a paeds nurse at Lady Cilento. Any other couples or singles fancy meeting for a drink and a bite to eat please drop me a reply or send a PM. Cheers Dave and Orla
  16. For sale a second hand washer and virtually new microwave. Samsung washer $300 Ono (7.5kg load WF8750LSW) Breville quick touch microwave 34l $225ono (bought less than 2 weeks ago and used a few times - moving to an Apartment that has an in built microwave) Location - Hamilton, QLD must be collected before 1st October
  17. Hi Lianne Thanks! We are in a temporary flat in Hamilton right now but looks like we are moving to west end/South Brisbane fairly soon. How about you guys?
  18. Hi Matt Id be up for joining a group for a kick about at the weekend if you have found one? I just moved to Brisbane so looking for some new mate Cheers Dave
  19. Hi folks We have recently moved to Brisbane and looking to make new friends would be great to join you if you organise a social. We are 31 and 29. Originally from West Yorkshire and Dublin.
  20. Hi Ashley We have just moved to Brisbane after living in Sydney for 18 months. Only been here a couple of weeks and like yourselves looking to meet new people. I'm English and my gf is Irish we are 31 and 29. Be happy to meet for a drink sometime if you want to give us a shout? Cheers Dave
  21. Hi Ben Definitely try poms in Adelaide I would say you would get the vast majority of expats online using that. I met a couple of people on it before I moved away. Check out the occupation lists on the immigration website for stuff around environmental health. If occupation is on the list and you can obtain a job offer the rest should be straight forward. Speaking from experience you might find the job market in Adelaide is slow so if you really want to get a longer visa you might have to be prepared to move where the work is and where an employer will sponsor you. Best of luck!
  22. Chances are they aren't going to turn you back but if you have a one way and less than $5000 I believe they could do. My partner was on a WHV when we came last year and she wasn't even asked any questions coming through border control
  23. Great place to go on holiday and I also fell in love with it and thought about moving there myself. But being honest I think I think it's brave of you coming from the UK and straight to somewhere like Noosa. I'm think it much harder to settle in semi regional Australia (if a partner is australian maybe not so much) jobs harder to come by, attitudes towards immigrants are different etc. Personally I would go to Brisbane where work would be easier secure which will help you settle then think about noosa as a medium to long term aim. Plus it's close enough to visit regularly
  24. I can recommend commonwealth immigration. I used a guy called Tim Mcmahon he was excellent. Was better value than anyone else I could find
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