Guest twotykes Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Hello Folks We just got our 457 visa through today so will hopefully be in Perth by the end of July I have a job already in place and will be looked after by the company I am going too for the first month with housing car rental etc but will be shipping out our household things asap anyone have any idea how long it will take to arrive in Aus ? what to bring what not to bring ? Also my wife is a mosaic artist and has a studio full of tiles and equipment is there any problem bringing tiles etc over there ? My office will be in central perth so any suggestions of good areas to look at when we arrive for a more permenant residence renting at first with an option of buying in the future ? Any advice and tips welcome Cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Not sure about the tiles - have a look at http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/travel/entering-australia/cant-take Re places to live, it's so difficult as we'll each suggest somewhere different as we all like different things, some people want new houses whilst some don't mind older houses/suburbs, some want the beach and some want the hills. Don't under estimate the distance for commuting. My advice is to look around when you get her to get a feel for places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Artyabi Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Hi Gary We have been here a few weeks now and my boyfriend is working in central Perth too, we have decided on Cottesloe as its on the Fremantle train line which is quick to get in. We have found the trains are fast, frequent and good value. I would suggest looking along the train routes for rental properties but be aware properties go very quickly, within a day they can go under application! Make sure to bring out references from your current mortgage/letting company and have enough money, you'll need to put down a bond and two weeks rent up front (realestate Aus website) will give you an idea of prices. As for shipping, it takes ages! Our container was packed on the 14th May and we are expecting it to get into Perth around the end of July hopefully! We have been quite surprised by how much household items cost, simple things like pots and pans, kettles, toasters, microwaves, furniture, mattresses! Bring them all if you can. It's been difficult as we are moving to a unfurnished property for a month before our stuff arrives so I'm glad we decided to leave our white goods and buy new here. Good luck! Abi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scot01 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 If your wife is an artist, you might like Fremantle as somewhere to live - that's where all the arty types hang out. There's a great art centre ( http://www.fac.org.au/) and lots of studios dotted around. Easy commute to Perth by train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twotykes Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks a lot Folks advice is much appreciated ! Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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