Guest sullivan_artex Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hi, Well we are hopefully moving out to Perth this year but it all depends on how long the visa takes. I am so excited about the whole thing and want to get out there now as I have had enough of the UK. We were out in Perth in 2002 and fell in love with it but obviously living there and travelling there are 2 completely different things and I was wondering if I could pick your brains on a couple of things. Would anyone have any suggestions as to where to live in Perth, I would love to be near the beach. We are a married couple, both under 30 (no kids yet) and still do like to out socialising, go to the cinema and go out and about so don't want anywhere that is too quiet. We would be looking to rent to start with and then might like to buy - is it easy to find accomodation to rent before you go out or are you staying in hostels, hotels while finding a house. Any hints gratefully received. Rebecca hiya rebecca If you want to be close to the sea and also have the chances of going out then the northern suburbs would be a great choice for you like butler, mindarie, clarkson kinross and joondalup and theres a few others. i would be abit bi-est on it tho coz when i was out there i only lived N/O/R but i worked south and its not a bad place but i would say it gets dearer in price the further you go down there unless you go right out to the stick sort of areas. if your driving then anywhere is good over there the times you will have over there will be great believe me. If you wanna know anything bout the place feel free to email me hun on sullivan_artex@yahoo.co.uk James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lisaarthurton Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 hiya rebecca If you want to be close to the sea and also have the chances of going out then the northern suburbs would be a great choice for you like butler, mindarie, clarkson kinross and joondalup and theres a few others. i would be abit bi-est on it tho coz when i was out there i only lived N/O/R but i worked south and its not a bad place but i would say it gets dearer in price the further you go down there unless you go right out to the stick sort of areas. if your driving then anywhere is good over there the times you will have over there will be great believe me. If you wanna know anything bout the place feel free to email me hun on sullivan_artex@yahoo.co.uk James Hi. We are Lisa 43, Neil 40, Ellie 6yr old cat. Received permanent residency STNI visa recently. Hope to arrive permanently later this year to Rockingham area or Wanneroo (still unsure where we prefer). Im a nurse and Neil is a custody officer. Oh, and he said I must mention he is a Manchester City fan. Hope to make new friends when we arrive and look forward to any meet-ups that are arranged. Coming over Feb 8th and watching the Busselton Jetty Swim. If anyone is planning on being in that area that day let me know. Lisa:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hi. We are Lisa 43, Neil 40, Ellie 6yr old cat. Received permanent residency STNI visa recently. Hope to arrive permanently later this year to Rockingham area or Wanneroo (still unsure where we prefer). Im a nurse and Neil is a custody officer. Oh, and he said I must mention he is a Manchester City fan. Hope to make new friends when we arrive and look forward to any meet-ups that are arranged.Coming over Feb 8th and watching the Busselton Jetty Swim. If anyone is planning on being in that area that day let me know. Lisa:wink: Dunt fancy 3 hour drive lol , dont mind me askin why wanneroo do you not fancy coast nor ( best bit ) Maly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lisaarthurton Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Dunt fancy 3 hour drive lol , dont mind me askin why wanneroo do you not fancy coast nor ( best bit ) Maly Hi Wanneroo is next to Mullalloo which has a fantastic beach but properties we could never afford. Wanneroo is next door with established homes with big gardens and close to beach. Other half loves Joondalup which is down the road. Rockingham although south of Perth is established and has a good beach and is $100,000 cheaper. If you know anywhere else you could recommend feel free, nothing is ruled out just yet. Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hi Wanneroo is next to Mullalloo which has a fantastic beach but properties we could never afford. Wanneroo is next door with established homes with big gardens and close to beach. Other half loves Joondalup which is down the road. Rockingham although south of Perth is established and has a good beach and is $100,000 cheaper. If you know anywhere else you could recommend feel free, nothing is ruled out just yet. Lisa We live in kallaroo one burb down from Mullaoo .Wanneroo is about 6 kms further in about 3 burbs in over the wanneroo road . We`ve decided to go up to Brighton still near the pond but cheaper and a drive to work but used to it now New water system up there where your garden water etc comes from ground water can`t use it to drink or cook or owt but save a few bob on the bill. All down to preference prices etc where we have put our hat down Brighton blocks 580 sqm 200 + , Jindalee just over the marmion start at $370 for smaller blocks because its the ocean side of the marmion avenur Mally ps Joondalup is up the road :biglaugh: Mally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prettyinpink Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hi. We are Lisa 43, Neil 40, Ellie 6yr old cat. Received permanent residency STNI visa recently. Hope to arrive permanently later this year to Rockingham area or Wanneroo (still unsure where we prefer). Im a nurse and Neil is a custody officer. Oh, and he said I must mention he is a Manchester City fan. Hope to make new friends when we arrive and look forward to any meet-ups that are arranged.Coming over Feb 8th and watching the Busselton Jetty Swim. If anyone is planning on being in that area that day let me know. Lisa:wink: Hiya Lisa, tell Neil he will be in good company as there are a few of us Man City fans. He will always have someone to drown his sorrows with :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest map1079 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hello to all of you:notworthy: What a amazing thread, have read all of the posts and cant belive how a group of people who have in some cases never met each other be arranging meet ups around the other side of the world!! I think its amazing!!!:notworthy: I (mark) am 29, my wife amanda 27, Emily 8 and Phoebe 4 are all heading out on what can only be said as the most exciting / scariest / nerveracking move of our lives. We have finally sold our house!! Good luck to the rest of you. Any advice, knowledge or tips would be so helpfull even though we have done sooooo much investigation into the whole move. Also would love to do the meet ups as its a really good way to meet new people and hopefully friends who are going through the same dream as us. We are a young(ish) family so please go easy on us LOL. Might only be the "south" meets to start with but once settled and daring enough would love to do them all with our new friends. All the best to everyone and good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hello to all of you:notworthy:What a amazing thread, have read all of the posts and cant belive how a group of people who have in some cases never met each other be arranging meet ups around the other side of the world!! I think its amazing!!!:notworthy: I (mark) am 29, my wife amanda 27, Emily 8 and Phoebe 4 are all heading out on what can only be said as the most exciting / scariest / nerveracking move of our lives. We have finally sold our house!! Good luck to the rest of you. Any advice, knowledge or tips would be so helpfull even though we have done sooooo much investigation into the whole move. Also would love to do the meet ups as its a really good way to meet new people and hopefully friends who are going through the same dream as us. We are a young(ish) family so please go easy on us LOL. Might only be the "south" meets to start with but once settled and daring enough would love to do them all with our new friends. All the best to everyone and good luck!! Welcome to you..good luck in your plans and enjoy the site. I hope to meet u with you once in Perth! The time flies..do what preparations you can as early as possible (wish I'd taken that advice!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest map1079 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Welcome to you..good luck in your plans and enjoy the site. I hope to meet u with you once in Perth! The time flies..do what preparations you can as early as possible (wish I'd taken that advice!) Thank you, All preps are nearly done now but im sure many will pop up between now and going!! Will have to remember to log on each evening to check this thread......oh well 1 more thing to ad to the list LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martaid15 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hi, glad to see there are a few of you heading to Rockingham, we're awaiting our 175 visa and my wife has already secured a job at Rockingham General Hospital, dunno where abouts we'll be staying yet tho! Martin 30, Leanne 25, Aiden 2, Ciaran 9 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thank you, All preps are nearly done now but im sure many will pop up between now and going!! Will have to remember to log on each evening to check this thread......oh well 1 more thing to ad to the list LOL When do you leave and what do you both do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogaloo Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 We Sue (42), Neil (40), Holly (11) & Samuel (11) are hoping to go to Perth - Kinross to start and then Carramar We have our medicals tomorrow and hope all being well to validate November 2009 as not likely to sell house in time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jfrost Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hi All - I've just found this site and must admit feel very scared and worried hearing some of the stories on how long & complicated the visa process seems to be!! My husband and I have just applied via an agent and obviously didn't do enough research to begin with as thought it would be a doddle til' I read this!! Having said that, am glad to see how much support everyone is offering and sounds like we will need it! Thanks for the heads up! Julie (34) and Simon (42) hoping to move from Essex to Perth ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest map1079 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 When do you leave and what do you both do? i am a heavy diesel mechanic, my wife wont be working for the first year so we can settle in with the kids etc. When she does work she is trained in legal secetary area....to confusing for me lol. depending on when the flights come through but have been told 6 march fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stuart Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 hi from oz everyone, we have been here for nearly four weeks now and i love it. we are still trying to find a house but only been looking for 10 days as we had a 2 week holiday in sydney. yes it is a bit daunting trying to get a house as renting is a bit different to the uk everyone goes at the same time and you then put an application in for it then the owner decides who gets it. if you can bring mortgage statements, bank. statements, references etc as these will all help you. driving here is a piece of cake ive seen rush hour? in perth they should see it over there. if you get stuck just ask the locals for help and they actually help you. if we can be any help just let us know and if we can help we will. good luck:jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lisaarthurton Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hi again, Im loving this thread. I never realised just how many people are going to W.A. It certainly doesnt feel like we will be loney or on our own at all. Being new to this website I was wondering how the meeting up events will be arranged. Also, for those people who have not left the Uk yet, is there a possibility of a get together before leaving. If only to share stories, worries, laugh at the odd thngs we will miss. And of course, to establish who supports what football team so as to determine get togethers in WA to watch matches etc. I do believe Ive found something in this website that is more interesting than shopping.:laugh: lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prettyinpink Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hi again, I do believe Ive found something in this website that is more interesting than shopping.:laugh: lisa Shhhhh Lisa, we don't want the men folk to know that!!! lol How do folks who are coming over, or already here feel about a meet up / bbq for the 1st March? I'm thinking possibly Kings Park, easy to reach for NOR and SOR and places for the children to play. We could go to the Lottery Play area, lots of shade under the tress and we can use the bbqs there. Any takers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Shhhhh Lisa, we don't want the men folk to know that!!! lol How do folks who are coming over, or already here feel about a meet up / bbq for the 1st March? I'm thinking possibly Kings Park, easy to reach for NOR and SOR and places for the children to play. We could go to the Lottery Play area, lots of shade under the tress and we can use the bbqs there. Any takers? Count us in Janette..although it will all depend on my rota, I start work on the 16th Feb. See you soon xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stuart Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 we are up for that too janette and we also have a house now up in kingsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 we are up for that too janette and we also have a house now up in kingsley Not far from Woodvale tavern not bad boozer Mally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stuart Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 what street is the woodvale tavern on mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 what street is the woodvale tavern on mate Trappers drive near the shops , nearest you`ll get to a british boozer meals arnt bad ive been told Mally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stuart Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 cheers mally we will have to go for a beer sometime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 cheers mally we will have to go for a beer sometime Me n our lass on a bout a rekkie on saturday nite ,just got to save up for the taxi fare:shocked: mally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stuart Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 dont move in till next so we will be avaiable after that. how long have you 2 been out here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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