Guest Paul & Joo Posted January 26, 2007 We are soon to move to Melbourne with a new company and the office is located in Box Hill. Initially they will provide accomadation for around 6 weeks after that we need to look for a rental property for which they have allowed us A$500 per week. I have looked at the various online train maps as we want to live outside the city in a property with a large garden. Two area's which seem obvious are Belgrave and Lilydale due to being commutable. Does anyone have info on what we can get for A$500p.w. and what these areas are like. Or if there are surrounding area's just as suitable. We hope to be there mid february, plus i want to be at the Grand Prix Happy Australia day to you all Cheers Paul & Joo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nelson Posted January 26, 2007 Your $500 per week will go quite a long way in Box Hill, Belgrave or Lilydale as they are not central. You can expect to find a decent 4 bed home with all the zips and buttons for that. It takes about 1 hour by train to the CBD and similar by car, allowing for rush hour congestion. These areas are all quite leafy with a more undulating relief than some other places. You may want to check out some of the rental properties at http://www.realestate.com.au Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Paul & Joo Posted January 26, 2007 Krista, Thanks for the information. I have looked at the website you suggested and it looks as though we will be okay. Also looked at the properties for sale and it seems you get so much more for you money. Once again, thanks. Paul & Joo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
margaret 10 Posted July 26, 2010 Hello,paul and joo.Renting is a different ballgame here.I ALWAYS SAY GET AIRCON as it summers very hot.POLISHED floorboards easier than carpets.AGENTS TAKE PHOTO,S OF WALLS ,FLOORS KITCHEN UNITS AND THEY GIVE NO CONSIDERATION TO WEAR AND TEAR.ONE HAS TO BEAT THEM AT THEIR OWN GAME WITH PHOTOS TOO.THEY ARE NOT OBLIGED TO PRVIDE TV. AERIEL OR CLOTHES LINE IF WAS NOT THERE ON VIEWING. BIGGER BLOCKS FURTHER OUT TO LILYDALE.GOOD LUCK WITH ALL MGT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pom Queen 5,788 Posted July 27, 2010 Hi Paul and Joo. I could easily live in either Lilydale or Belgrave, I also like Monbulk. You will be able to get a lovely house with a budget of $500 per week If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parley 7,790 Posted July 27, 2010 Given this post is 3 and a half years old, I suspect they will have sorted it out by now. :biggrin: Buy a man eat fish. The Day, Teach Man, to lifetime. - Joe Biden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pom Queen 5,788 Posted July 27, 2010 Given this post is 3 and a half years old, I suspect they will have sorted it out by now. :biggrin: PMSL glad one of us is awake:SLEEP: If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
furkew 466 Posted July 27, 2010 Given this post is 3 and a half years old, I suspect they will have sorted it out by now. :biggrin: Then i'm sure they would have found something for $500 p.w. then thats for sure :biglaugh: Wakey Wakey Kate :wink: :wink: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olly 1,168 Posted July 27, 2010 Wonder if they are still there or have gone home ! If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” John Quincy Adams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
