Thinking of moving to Aus, Help!!!

[Guest KLC139]

Hi, My husband is currently looking into a possible job opportunity in Newcastle, NSW and it's my job to find out what living costs are to help him make a decision. We are a family of 4, we have a daughter who is 9 and a son who is 4. I have been looking in the Newcastle area and I have also been looking in Terrigal - what are you opions on places to live for a family of 4 - must have good schools. I am also looking for info re costs for a rented 3-4 Bed house, what utility bills there is and a average cost, car cost inc insurance etc and how much flights home are and any other information you may think will help me!!!! I really want to make this work, so as much info would be great - Thank you in advance :biggrin:

[walvia]

Hi, My husband is currently looking into a possible job opportunity in Newcastle, NSW and it's my job to find out what living costs are to help him make a decision. We are a family of 4, we have a daughter who is 9 and a son who is 4. I have been looking in the Newcastle area and I have also been looking in Terrigal - what are you opions on places to live for a family of 4 - must have good schools. I am also looking for info re costs for a rented 3-4 Bed house, what utility bills there is and a average cost, car cost inc insurance etc and how much flights home are and any other information you may think will help me!!!! I really want to make this work, so as much info would be great - Thank you in advance :biggrin:

 

For the rentals, have a look at this page:

http://www.realestate.com.au/listsearchview.ds?theme=rea.rent&newSearch=true&display=list&search=search&where=Terrigal%2C+nsw&includeSurrounding=true&propertytypegroup=&numbeds=&numbeds=&propertytype=&lotSize=&listprice=&listprice=

[Shenni]

Hi, As far as houses go you will need the equal to 4 weeks rent as bond money which is lodged with a government dept via the letting agent, take pleanty of dated pics of ALL damage/ wear and tear/ stains and flaws and submit with your inspection report, this will make it easier to get full bond back when you move out. You will not have to pay council tax/ rates there but will be expected to pay power and excess water, not a lot of houses will have gas but air con and pools push up power bills.

 

Cars have the same as UK equal to a MOT every year in NSW if I am not mistaken and 3rd party insurance comes with registration, fully comp insurance is optional.

 

Not sure about your area as I am from QLD but depending on when your son has a birthday he maybe able to go to kinder and you will find it helps make friends easier.