Guest archies gang Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Hi All....Just wanted to say hi as we are moving to Perth on a perminant resident visa in January (Mark (Landscaper) Fiona (Nurse) and Jodie (teenager!!!!) staying in Subiaco for 4 weeks until we sort out a more long term rental, hopefully looking to move upto Madeley area. Cheers....Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaynBev Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Morning - we're off to Perth in Mid-Jan too. Just James (Muppet) and Bev (Mrs Muppet) here and two cats. We're in Baldivis for our until the end of March then looking for a longterm rental NOR. Best of luck in the move, there seems several people on here going around the same time so we'll have to plan a group meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hassan Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Is it right that due to tourist season the rentals at that time would be skyrocketing?........any experienced member here is invited to comment on the length of the tourist season in Western Australia and its corresponding impact on rentals and related paraphernalia.... Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaynBev Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 We have found so far car hire tricky to source, many companies have sold out of certain modles & did struggle to find a rental but we also have pets coming & that limits the market options. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mandi1971 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Hi we are also heading out in January and have sorted a car but have still have had no luck with a house, but I havent given up yet We are also hoping to settle North in Tapping, Woodvale and surrounding areas, but may have to take a short term one in the South until we sort a long term home out. We are moving over with 2 kids, Aaron 9 and Chloe 16. My OH is a Plumber and i work in Admin. Mandi x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest archies gang Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 We got our dog following us out in April, and finding the same, bit restricted on rentals allowing pets!! Gonna start the hunt for a car rental, but dont want something to flash, looking to save some $ for buying a car as soon as we have a long term rental. We took a months rental in Subiaco, as its pretty close to Fionas job and a good point to start exploring north of Perth, downside, was very expensive, but also wanted to keep Jodie as happy as possible as she is finding the move a bit tough to get her head around at the moment. A group meet up sounds like a plan Bev!! Cheers.....Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchapman1965 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 We got our dog following us out in April, and finding the same, bit restricted on rentals allowing pets!! Gonna start the hunt for a car rental, but dont want something to flash, looking to save some $ for buying a car as soon as we have a long term rental. We took a months rental in Subiaco, as its pretty close to Fionas job and a good point to start exploring north of Perth, downside, was very expensive, but also wanted to keep Jodie as happy as possible as she is finding the move a bit tough to get her head around at the moment. A group meet up sounds like a plan Bev!! Cheers.....Mark Hi Mark, we arrive Dec 22nd in time for the festivities, we only booked our flight yesterday, how scary is it all now! Where did you source your rental from? we are looking at a similar area to start, possibly up as far as Hillarys. Hoping to get a longer term in Duncraig / Carine so we can get our youngest in a particular school. Ourr teenager Jake 17 is going to Taylors college down at WA university Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest archies gang Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 We got our 1 months rental through www.stayz.com.au and yes time is running past bloody quickly now, hardly time to think about it, but exciting as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Newlands Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Hi Mark, we arrive Dec 22nd in time for the festivities, we only booked our flight yesterday, how scary is it all now!Where did you source your rental from? we are looking at a similar area to start, possibly up as far as Hillarys. Hoping to get a longer term in Duncraig / Carine so we can get our youngest in a particular school. Ourr teenager Jake 17 is going to Taylors college down at WA university Good luck I see your from Sheffield, we are from Doncaster so not a million miles away. We fly out on the 13th Jan with another family we have met on here and how excited are we? Do you have jobs to go to? We have just had an email From the soccer school in which our 14 year old wil be going too, well fingers crossed after he has had his trials. Our eldest who's 19 has chosen to stay here but with her line of work she will slot into a job in oz when she sees the light. Lol x I hope it's sooner rather than later but realistically I think it'll be 4 years x A good nye, belated BBQ is in order I think, anyone up for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hazza Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 HI all , we are coming out some time in january, kev[37] mel[35] harry[8] cerys[6] my son is a very keen and good little footballer , where is the soccer school your son will be going to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Newlands Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 HI all , we are coming out some time in january, kev[37] mel[35] harry[8] cerys[6] my son is a very keen and good little footballer , where is the soccer school your son will be going to? Hi, sorry i must of missed this post. My son, fingers crossed will be going to Woodvale high, Soccer School. I'll know more at the end of the month when we send over his final UK school reports and football references. Everyone seems to be really nice and helpful there and the most important thing is that they email me back within 24 hours so we are not waiting too long for a reply. Hope this helps Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Hi All....Just wanted to say hi as we are moving to Perth on a perminant resident visa in January (Mark (Landscaper) Fiona (Nurse) and Jodie (teenager!!!!) staying in Subiaco for 4 weeks until we sort out a more long term rental, hopefully looking to move upto Madeley area. Cheers....Mark Hi all, we leaving soon, 28th Nov, we have a short term fully furnished house in Rockingham while we wait for out stuff to arrive, booked a car through Thrifty for 2 weeks no probs, we dont know where we going to live yet, I will be working at the main airport, my son (17) needs to find something, when he does we will live close to that, the dog will be out of Byford 6 Jan. Me, aircraft maintenance engineer, 44, wife, accountant, 43, son, teenager, 17 and eventually my daughter, fashion designer, 21, when she finishes uni in June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hodgie safc Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Hi all, we are just waiting for our house sale to go through and fingers crossed we will be arriving early Jan, Me, Boilermaker, Wife Medical Secretary and Daughter 12. Can't wait to get things sorted, still havn't decided whether it's NOR or SOR yet, depending on my work opportunities at the moment, but must say we are all really excited, its been a long time coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Black Pear Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Hi, I've been in Perth for 2 weeks now and have done quite a nit of looking into car hire, the cheapest I could find was bayswater. They charge $196 flat rate for a small 5 door for a week. Inc insurance. Can't find better at the moment. Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sky Blue Poms Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Hi all, The Bentley gang will also be arriving at the beginning of January, we are also looking for a soccer academy for our eldest 10 goalkeeper. So any advice/guidance would be musch appreciated. Best Regards Zig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Charlesworth Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 We got our 1 months rental through www.stayz.com.au and yes time is running past bloody quickly now, hardly time to think about it, but exciting as well!! We found it really difficult to find a rental property for our arrival in December, but have now through a future colleague, not an agent. The weeks are running away very quickly now, I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hassan Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Thats really pleasing to know to that you have found accomodation...is it short term,which suburb,unit or house and weekly rentals? I hope you would not mind answering heap of questions. Thanks. We found it really difficult to find a rental property for our arrival in December, but have now through a future colleague, not an agent. The weeks are running away very quickly now, I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Charlesworth Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Hi Hassan, Our short-term arrangement is in Cottesloe and is really a one-off as a colleague is helping us out. However, Mosman Park seems a good place to be; close to the beach, the river, the shops and the Stirling Highway. We were interested in a couple of apartment rentals there. We were looking at three-bed units which were around $500 a week...not cheap! You may not need that many rooms, in which case the rent would of course be lower. We intend to look around the Fremantle area for a long- term rental, as we have read that it has a lot to offer in terms of culture, the harbour and a lively, friendly social scene. Plus it has good transport links! We are certainly not experts, though....! Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hassan Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Thanks for your wonderful feedback.....yes you are very right we need only one BR unit/apartment...and would prefer that kind of accomodation with kitchen and seperate bath/wash room. Please go and settle overthere ....I hope to get max out of your potential experience. Thanks. Hi Hassan,Our short-term arrangement is in Cottesloe and is really a one-off as a colleague is helping us out. However, Mosman Park seems a good place to be; close to the beach, the river, the shops and the Stirling Highway. We were interested in a couple of apartment rentals there. We were looking at three-bed units which were around $500 a week...not cheap! You may not need that many rooms, in which case the rent would of course be lower. We intend to look around the Fremantle area for a long- term rental, as we have read that it has a lot to offer in terms of culture, the harbour and a lively, friendly social scene. Plus it has good transport links! We are certainly not experts, though....! Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fyrish Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Hi, sorry i must of missed this post. My son, fingers crossed will be going to Woodvale high, Soccer School. I'll know more at the end of the month when we send over his final UK school reports and football references. Everyone seems to be really nice and helpful there and the most important thing is that they email me back within 24 hours so we are not waiting too long for a reply. Hope this helps Sarah Hope you don't mind me asking but have you visited Woodvale High and if so did your son have a trial as we read on the website they are done in June. I am planning arranging a visit in Feb when we go on our reccie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest space29 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hello, This is my first post - I have only just discovered Perth Poms! Start work in Perth on the 9th January. Moving out with my de facto (!) partner Graham. Cant wait.....just hope our visas get approved....they were submitted last week. Good luck everyone with your moves! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie21 Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 We are newly arrived Poms who couldn't resist that urge to buy when we came 2 years ago... we have just landed a job that is residential so are renting it out from mid Jan 2012 - 4x2 house (new kitchen, bathroom and concrete lining/painting on the inground pool, new safety glass fencing, Green Planet fake grass - can you tell we weren't expecting to move?) with lots of outdoor space (756m2 total h+l) in Karrinyup nor. Primary school is just down the road and has a great reputation - we will keep our children there in spite of the drive. We are going to be advertising it for rental soon but want to go through all the official channels for everyone's sake really. We are at the beginning stages of the process but I can keep you informed if you are interested, just email us on hardwickefamily@live.co.uk if you have any questions about it. We would be looking at long term. Thanks and congratulations on choosing Perth - you will love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hassan Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Its gratifying to read the post!! I really appreciate your intentions for the sake of others.... Thanks We are newly arrived Poms who couldn't resist that urge to buy when we came 2 years ago... we have just landed a job that is residential so are renting it out from mid Jan 2012 - 4x2 house (new kitchen, bathroom and concrete lining/painting on the inground pool, new safety glass fencing, Green Planet fake grass - can you tell we weren't expecting to move?) with lots of outdoor space (756m2 total h+l) in Karrinyup nor. Primary school is just down the road and has a great reputation - we will keep our children there in spite of the drive. We are going to be advertising it for rental soon but want to go through all the official channels for everyone's sake really. We are at the beginning stages of the process but I can keep you informed if you are interested, just email us on hardwickefamily@live.co.uk if you have any questions about it. We would be looking at long term. Thanks and congratulations on choosing Perth - you will love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kips Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 HI all , we are coming out some time in january, kev[37] mel[35] harry[8] cerys[6] my son is a very keen and good little footballer , where is the soccer school your son will be going to? Had to laugh. My son is also called Harry, aged 8, plays soccer and his nickname is Hazza !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hassan Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Nice Coincidence! Had to laugh. My son is also called Harry, aged 8, plays soccer and his nickname is Hazza !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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