RobAndEvvy Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hi Guys, Loving the forum. My beautiful wife has just gained her 489 Visa thanks to the NT Government. I am lucky enough to be married to her. She is a restaurant manager in the UK and is planning to do the same in Darwin when we land. I am a Construction / Project Manager and will be looking for employment when we land. Quick question: Is it possible to secure accommodation prior to arriving in Darwin? It would be easier for us to rent an apartment via the internet for the first six months in the CBD, is this acceptable to letting agents in Darwin? Second quick question: We will be flying into Perth to collect our car after a friend sorts out the Rego and collection etc. It is a 2005 BMW 650i with 250K Kms on it and a decent history. Does it have a resale value in Darwin or is it better to change it for a 4X4 in Perth? Third quick question: Is it really as easy as people say to secure employment in Darwin for hard-working people? We are both really work-orientated and throw ourselves into it. Any assistance you guys could provide would be happy received. Rob & Evvy. (Soon to be living the dream in Oz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hi I cant help with the job front up there but wanted to wish you lots of luck with your search. Have a look at sites like carsales.com, Ebay and Gumtree to see what the market is like in Darwin. Accommodation wise, most people book short term / furnished / holiday accommodation for 4 or 5 weeks as this gives you time to find, view and apply for longer term rentals. Its almost impossible (and risky) to rent long term when you havent viewed the property in person. Hope this helps a bit Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheva Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hi Rob and Evvy, Its funny when I read this because I've also secured the 489 visa as a restaurant manager too and myself and hubby and 3 year old son will be coming this year to Darwin, we have similar enquiries about accommodation, I understand that a lot of accommodation is booked up in peak season, what month are you thinking of going? We'll let you know anymore info about it as we learn more, it would be quite fun if we were all to meet in Darwin and see how adventure of our new lives are panning out. Eva, Charlie and Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Wish you blokes all the best, The Darwin is a beaut place, but is totally different from anything in the UK. Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Wish you blokes all the best, The Darwin is a beaut place, but is totally different from anything in the UK. Cheers, Bobj. It's a lot different to most places in Aus too Bob, great place none the less. To the OP, Are you planning to drive from Perth to Darwin? It's a good old drive.:laugh: I would be trading in the BMW for a decent 4 wheel drive. Resale value might be a bit low for the beamer though. Some nice restaurants in Darwin BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sun2 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hello People, I am also a restaurateurs and planning to migrate to NT and in the final stage of submitting my application. I would like to be in touch with you people and would appreciate if you can share your settling in experiences and information related to job hunting.... All the very best. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samandcraig Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 My brother and his family live in Darwin, he works in the workshop on the mine! He loves it, went 2 year ago and has never looked back......good luck to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Welcome to the forum. One quick question did you buy your car here or are you importing it from the UK? The reason I ask is that the paintwork doesn't seem to do very well in the heat up here and you may be best leaving it down South. Have a look at red book to get an idea on how much it should go for over here http://www.redbook.com.au/portal/tabID__2807404/DesktopDefault.aspx I'm guessing you have already shipped it. In regards to a 4x4 you won't need it in Darwin but if you want to go out exploring then yes I would recommend one. For restaurant manager try asking at Skycity they usually have a few jobs going. Renting, like Cal says please don't do it without seeing it first. Try and secure a couple of weeks in a holiday rental whilst you look for something more permanent. I wouldn't recommend Palmerston Sunset Retreat the photos and write up are nothing like the real thing. The free spirit camp site is lovely and they have some beautiful cabins http://www.darwinfreespiritresort.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest100417 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 That sounds like a hell of a road trip, Perth to Darwin in a 650!... nice motor by the way. Like others suggest, have a look at car sale sites and use this as a guide for your car resale value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamnRabb Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We are also moving to Darwin after getting a 489 visa Arriving in May ! We are young with no kids so plan to stay in hostel for a while until we can rent somewhere. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narendra singh Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 guys, whats up??? me n my wife also coming to darwin by end of march. got throu visa 489. i am a manager in hyatt hotel. lived in london n scotland n now in australia/........ wish i could be helpful but need more from ur end n more of frndshp..... We are also moving to Darwin after getting a 489 visa Arriving in May ! We are young with no kids so plan to stay in hostel for a while until we can rent somewhere. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawyergal Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Good luck with your move to Darwin its a very unique but fantastic place to live! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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