Smurfs14 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 We move 2014 2nd of June?? Is anyone else moving at this time we have an 8 year old son,does anybody know of any cheap but nice accommadation in Melbourne area?? Thanks xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 LOL, Im not sure cheap and nice go together when the word 'Accommodation' is on offer ,especially if you chuck the dreaded word 'Furnished' in too,lol. Sites like Takeabreak, Stayz, AirBnb all have furnished accommodation ideal for arrivals so you may get an idea of average prices from those. Another idea is to look at Cabin and Caravan Parks as these too are ideal as arrival/ short stay accommodation. Hope this helps a bit Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thediggler Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 We move 2014 2nd of June?? Is anyone else moving at this time we have an 8 year old son,does anybody know of any cheap but nice accommadation in Melbourne area?? Thanks xx Can't help with accommodation, but we're returning to the UK in July and will be selling our cars if you're looking to pick one (or two) up that are cheap and reliable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzy--bee Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 We move 2014 2nd of June?? Is anyone else moving at this time we have an 8 year old son,does anybody know of any cheap but nice accommadation in Melbourne area?? Thanks xx Our accommodation will not be big enough for you, but forum member "Furkew" has furnished accommodation that will suit you. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furkew Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Our accommodation will not be big enough for you, but forum member "Furkew" has furnished accommodation that will suit you. BB Thanks for that BB, and I would have sent the OP a PM, but unfortunately our accommodation is booked from the 15th June for 2 weeks, so would only have a week available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blobby1000 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I know a lovely place in Berwick, 3 bedrooms, it's actually in Harkaway, just outside Berwick in the Far Eastern Suburbs, bit over an hour from Melbourne. It's furnished and reasonably priced, I could dig out the details if your interested. We stayed there when we first came over and went back for a weekend in 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItchyFeet76 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I know a lovely place in Berwick...bit over an hour from Melbourne. Sorry to hijack the thread but Google Maps says Berwick is 37 mins from Melbourne (not sure whereabouts in Melbourne it assumes I want to get to - bang in the middle of the CBD, maybe?!), yet you said it takes almost twice that long, so now I'm wondering if I should just double whatever time Google Maps gives??! It's concerned me only because I've pinpointed some places to live (if we ever get over there!) which are within a 45-min commute, so now I'm worried they're actually 1.5 hours away! Cheers, and sorry again for hijacking the thread :notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzy--bee Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Sorry to hijack the thread but Google Maps says Berwick is 37 mins from Melbourne (not sure whereabouts in Melbourne it assumes I want to get to - bang in the middle of the CBD, maybe?!), yet you said it takes almost twice that long, so now I'm wondering if I should just double whatever time Google Maps gives??! It's concerned me only because I've pinpointed some places to live (if we ever get over there!) which are within a 45-min commute, so now I'm worried they're actually 1.5 hours away! Cheers, and sorry again for hijacking the thread :notworthy: 37 mins with no traffic. In rush hour a lot longer. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Sorry to hijack the thread but Google Maps says Berwick is 37 mins from Melbourne (not sure whereabouts in Melbourne it assumes I want to get to - bang in the middle of the CBD, maybe?!), yet you said it takes almost twice that long, so now I'm wondering if I should just double whatever time Google Maps gives??! It's concerned me only because I've pinpointed some places to live (if we ever get over there!) which are within a 45-min commute, so now I'm worried they're actually 1.5 hours away! Cheers, and sorry again for hijacking the thread :notworthy: Absolutely, try it in rush hour or by public transport. You'd be doing well to keep it down to an hour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItchyFeet76 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hmmm that's what I thought. Hopefully OH will be able to work from home quite a bit (if he gets a company transfer, anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hmmm that's what I thought. Hopefully OH will be able to work from home quite a bit (if he gets a company transfer, anyway). I use to do this journey every day. If you leave around 6am then you can do it in 40 minutes. When I left to come home at 3pm it use to take just under 2 hours. The train is an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballnotsoccer Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 HI..WE USED THIS COMPANY A COUPLE OF TIMES FOR 3 WEEKS AND AGAIN FOR 2 WEEKS..............AUSTRALIANHOMEAWAY, WORTH CHECKING OUT http://australianhomeaway.com.au/ cheers, FNS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItchyFeet76 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 HI..WE USED THIS COMPANY A COUPLE OF TIMES FOR 3 WEEKS AND AGAIN FOR 2 WEEKS..............AUSTRALIANHOMEAWAY, WORTH CHECKING OUT http://australianhomeaway.com.au/ cheers, FNS Hi FNS, thanks for that link. Unfortunately it wouldn't suit us as it either has properties in the wrong area but right no. of bedrooms, or right area and wrong no. of bedrooms, or no availability for when we think we might be coming over :-( We want to stay in the CBD as we're not hiring a car (except for weekends viewing properties - assuming we can't get there on public transport) and plan to rely on the trams, etc. We'll need a 2 bed that sleeps 5 (or a cheap 3 bed) and have budgeted an absolute max. of $5k for 6 weeks. Does this sound reasonable...? Thanks in advance, I-F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blobby1000 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 And in Melbourne its ALWAYS rush hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blobby1000 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Hi FNS, thanks for that link. Unfortunately it wouldn't suit us as it either has properties in the wrong area but right no. of bedrooms, or right area and wrong no. of bedrooms, or no availability for when we think we might be coming over :-( We want to stay in the CBD as we're not hiring a car (except for weekends viewing properties - assuming we can't get there on public transport) and plan to rely on the trams, etc. We'll need a 2 bed that sleeps 5 (or a cheap 3 bed) and have budgeted an absolute max. of $5k for 6 weeks. Does this sound reasonable...? Thanks in advance, I-F How much is cheap? You'll be looking at $1000+ a week for a furnished 2 bed short term let in the CBD I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blobby1000 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I use to do this journey every day. If you leave around 6am then you can do it in 40 minutes. When I left to come home at 3pm it use to take just under 2 hours. The train is an hour. Did you live in Berwick Pom Queen? How long for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballnotsoccer Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 We want to stay in the CBD as we're not hiring a car (except for weekends viewing properties - assuming we can't get there on public transport) and plan to rely on the trams, etc. We'll need a 2 bed that sleeps 5 (or a cheap 3 bed) and have budgeted an absolute max. of $5k for 6 weeks. Does this sound reasonable...? Thanks in advance, I-F Living in CBD will be expensive, an option is to look at places slightly outside cbd (South/easterly) and save your self rent which will pay for the car....The train system (metlink) is great and if you live near to a station you will be in touch with CBD imagine you are moving to London , would you stay in Knightsbridge, Mayfair , etc, prob not, you would think of the outer area. Good luck anyway, FNS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItchyFeet76 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 ...an option is to look at places slightly outside cbd (South/easterly) and save your self rent which will pay for the car.... Thanks FNS, yes we actually have two budgets (!) - one for living in the CBD and using trams / bike / walking to get to work (paying an extra $200 per week in rent), the other for living in the 'burbs and having a car, but unfortunately the places we like don't have a station OR school within walking distance, so I'd have to drop oh at station and then use the car to do the school run. We quite liked the idea of inner-city living as we've never done it before and have always lived in a town. I'm a little concerned about the crime rate and the kids, though. Not sure if inner-city schools are that good... So I'm assuming we'll end up in one of the suburbs... The downside is that we can't afford to buy a car (we're trying to save up £15k as it is - to actually make the move - and another £5k will delay our move by at least 6 months), so will have to save up for a year or so and rely on public transport until we can afford to buy something. So we need somewhere within walking distance of a station (or a short, reliable bus-ride away!). Sorry for going a bit off-topic! I-F :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballnotsoccer Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 crime rates can be high in certain places all over melb and suburbs...just like all cities in the world, If a place looks cheap and low class then the crime rate can be high..!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest biomedical scientist Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 We stayed here: http://www.albertroadapartments.com.au/ when we arrived which is a lovely place to be near the CBD and get your bearings. Close to shops and public transport too and fairly cheap. Fully furnished. It was a great way to start life in Melbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sally04 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Try north Melbourne serviced apartments. We stayed here for a week before we left Melbourne to come home last year. Spent ages trying to find decent affordable place in CBD and found this to be best. There is nothing really cheap in Melbourne. tram stops outside the apartment block, can walk to Bourke Street in 5 mins. Airport side of city so taxis bit cheaper! The guy who managed the apartments was extremely helpful and friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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