Lavers Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Aussiebird said: If we had to pay for quarantine in WA (Perth) anyone know how much it would cost? Do they give you special rates etc? 2 adults and a 16 year old. $5000 for over 2 people in the NT, I would have thought that most states would be around the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunseeker20 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 OMG there are 4 of us and we’ve got to quarantine twice. No way we can find an extra $20000 that’s insane! Is this a likely scenario?? That will literally end our dreams. Not having a good day. Our removals firm turned up With lorry this morning while I was at work....a month early!! I nearly had a heart attack that I’d mucked up the booking but it was their error. Doesn’t really give me much faith.... Also today have been sent an application form for a rental property we thought suitable. The agent wants us to send a complete application including a declaration that we will lease it if the landlord accepts us BEFORE they will arrange a (online) viewing!!! WTF is that normal? <<<stress>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sunseeker20 said: Also today have been sent an application form for a rental property we thought suitable. The agent wants us to send a complete application including a declaration that we will lease it if the landlord accepts us BEFORE they will arrange a (online) viewing!!! WTF is that normal? <<<stress>>> No of course not, the agent is either an idiot, or he knows the property isn't as good as he's claiming, so he wants to lock you in before you see the truth. It's possible that by the time you get here, you won't have to quarantine twice because the borders between the states may be open. Keep your fingers crossed. Edited June 1, 2020 by Marisawright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 On 25/05/2020 at 06:59, Sunseeker20 said: Welcome to the crazy world of moving during a pandemic! I’m desperate to get back to Oz now, I want the kids properly at school and some sort of a normal life again! Can anyone thinking about criticising us take a moment to consider how much planning goes into migrating. We started our plans in February...last year. Still tied into jobs until the end of June otherwise I’d be off tomorrow. We also sold our house just before lockdown so currently “camping” in a tiny rental. Most of our belongings are in storage. I’m hoping our quarantine hotel might be bigger than this house . We’ve booked flights and removals, both at seriously inflated costs; but have also noticed that rentals are dropping in price. Maybe if house prices also drop in the next 6-12 months we might recoup our losses. Good luck with it! Have you been criticised? Don't know why but there's always someone being critical these days. Might be jealousy. As long as you follow the rules I can't see a problem with it. When you emigrate it's a lottery anyway, with the exchange rate, price of houses here and there, rentals, car hire costs, all constantly changing. Money is a small part of the whole experience and it's best not to think or even try and calculate how much you're saving or losing. Good luck with the move, good a time as any. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavers Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 5 hours ago, Sunseeker20 said: OMG there are 4 of us and we’ve got to quarantine twice. No way we can find an extra $20000 that’s insane! Is this a likely scenario?? That will literally end our dreams. Not having a good day. Our removals firm turned up With lorry this morning while I was at work....a month early!! I nearly had a heart attack that I’d mucked up the booking but it was their error. Doesn’t really give me much faith.... Also today have been sent an application form for a rental property we thought suitable. The agent wants us to send a complete application including a declaration that we will lease it if the landlord accepts us BEFORE they will arrange a (online) viewing!!! WTF is that normal? <<<stress>>> $5000 for the full stint for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 @Sunseeker20, I thought you said you were only taking a property for a month or two? Why would you need an application to a landlord for that length of time? I'd have thought you'd be taking an AirBnB or holiday let for that length of time. Very few landlords would offer you a lease that short otherwise, and I'd be a bit suspicious of the ones that would, frankly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunseeker20 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 02/06/2020 at 07:21, Marisawright said: @Sunseeker20, I thought you said you were only taking a property for a month or two? Why would you need an application to a landlord for that length of time? I'd have thought you'd be taking an AirBnB or holiday let for that length of time. Very few landlords would offer you a lease that short otherwise, and I'd be a bit suspicious of the ones that would, frankly. The property thing is more complex than we thought due to timings and the need for furnished vs unfurnished. We need to live in the catchment area for the schools pretty soon after arrival (I’m fed up having the kids at home!!). I Tried Airbnb but bookings not being accepted and “Proper” landlords want at least a 6 month contract. The apply-before-you-view thing it turns out is because of Covid and it’s the same for all the agents in the city we’ve approached: so not a scam. Thankfully I already have a job contract and when I explained my predicament and asked for help the new boss has been really generous. So I have “applied” for a couple of suitable properties and the manager will view them on our behalf. I know the area, I just haven’t been inside the houses. As a back-up option the boss has offered us their second home (not in school catchment though) fully furnished and for free until we get sorted. We should be able to avoid a second quarantine if we can show we have a residential address - residents can self isolate instead, which is a prospect we much prefer. A lease contract would qualify, I’m not sure how it would work if we were just staying in someone’s else’s holiday home. Just so pleased to be nearly on our way. Only 4 weeks to go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavers Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Sunseeker20 said: The property thing is more complex than we thought due to timings and the need for furnished vs unfurnished. We need to live in the catchment area for the schools pretty soon after arrival (I’m fed up having the kids at home!!). I Tried Airbnb but bookings not being accepted and “Proper” landlords want at least a 6 month contract. The apply-before-you-view thing it turns out is because of Covid and it’s the same for all the agents in the city we’ve approached: so not a scam. Thankfully I already have a job contract and when I explained my predicament and asked for help the new boss has been really generous. So I have “applied” for a couple of suitable properties and the manager will view them on our behalf. I know the area, I just haven’t been inside the houses. As a back-up option the boss has offered us their second home (not in school catchment though) fully furnished and for free until we get sorted. We should be able to avoid a second quarantine if we can show we have a residential address - residents can self isolate instead, which is a prospect we much prefer. A lease contract would qualify, I’m not sure how it would work if we were just staying in someone’s else’s holiday home. Just so pleased to be nearly on our way. Only 4 weeks to go How come your flight was cancelled on the 1st? I'm looking at booking for the 1st also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Sunseeker20 said: As a back-up option the boss has offered us their second home (not in school catchment though) fully furnished and for free until we get sorted. TBH that sounds like a much better plan, even if it means keeping the kids out of school a bit longer. Having someone else view the home at least means you won't be stuck with a dump, but everyone's taste is different and there's no substitute for viewing yourself. Plus it wo0ld save you a few weeks' rent at a time when that would be handy. Edited June 5, 2020 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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