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| Topic Started: 14 Jan 2009, 11:05 PM (246 Views) | |
| suzyambrose | 14 Jan 2009, 11:05 PM Post #1 |
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Hi Just joined the site today, we are a family of four with two young children aged 5 and 1 and we are coming over to Melbourne on a 175 visa in October. We haven't been to Melbourne before, only to Perth but I think that Melbourne will suit me better (hubby and kids will go anywhere) I'm hoping someone can give some pointers on cheap acommodation and car hire for when we first get there, something under $400 a week would be good :pray: we're a young family on a budget so no $800 p/w rentals for us! Looking at Altona or Frankston for something more long term, obviously might change my mind when we get there! and when hubby gets a job the distance to work might put a slant on things. I realise one's east one's west but most of the east seems pretty dear for us. Husband's a barber, a really good one and I'm not just biased he really is! he has his own salon at the mo which opened in september. He's already been in touch with someone with a salon in Elsternwick, I think he's a member on here........ but if anyone knows of any jobs that become available please get in touch. Well that's us hope to get to speak to you all soon! :flower: |
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| bradybunch | 14 Jan 2009, 11:49 PM Post #2 |
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Welcome aboard all. We are still here having only just got our 175, but are moving out next year - boo. We did a 2 week reccie last year so can't really advise you on areas etc as we (me, OH, 1 x 4 and 1 x 7 year olds) were based in, and are heading to, Mornington. It's a great place, but a fair old trek to the CBD if that's where OH is going to be working. Anyway, very best of luck in your new life and we may meet up when we (finally) get there! Lorraine I'm a bit worried that your post will get lost here as most responses are usually received in the 'General Discussion' bit so if you don't hear anything, you may like to try re-posting it there. |
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| Thebears | 24 Jan 2009, 08:37 PM Post #3 |
 
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Lorraine, It has got faster now with the East link - you can drive all the way through from Frankston to Hoddle street without changing lanes. Took me close to 30 mins this morning (about 4.30am) without breaking the speed limit so perhaps 50 mins during the day - not so sure about rush hour as its not a normal journey for me. Suzy, Why not talk with Kate on Moving to Melbourne - in addition to the places on her website she may know of other special rates or places for you to think about. http://www.moving-to-melbourne.co.uk/melbourne-rental-accommodation.htm I think its Anderson who has the hair dresser shop/parlour in Elsternwick. Also happens to be arranging a few Friday night drinks so might be good guy to work with/for. Shane |
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| dwmcjd | 18 Feb 2009, 06:44 PM Post #4 |
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Suzy, Hi im a new member too and we are also moving to the Frankston area in Sept also, i got got my visa today sub class 100 which im exstatic about as been waiting 3 1/2 months. Been dying to book flights then it will seem more real, have you booked flights yet?, any good deals? the best one we saw was Cathay Pacific in there sale £1500 for 2 adult seats and a child seat. My little boy will be 18 months old when we fly but opted to buy him a seat, 24hrs is a long long way with a toddler!!!! I think you made a good choice moving to Melbourne, my husband is from Melbourne and we love the city and the state of Victoria, so diverse and loads going on. Good to talk to you, Michelle ps a good website with things to do is "Thats Melbourne" along with the normal "Visit Victoria" and "Live in Victoria" also contact the tourist board in Frankston and they will send you out leaflets and brochures of things to do in the area, local businesses and accommodation info. Good Luck |
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| Karo | 18 Feb 2009, 09:47 PM Post #5 |
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Hi Suzy Welcome to Britvics. I have just recently been pricing up short term accommodation and posted my findings on another group, I have copied the post below as you may find it useful: The long term rental market is very tight at the moment in Melbourne and around 8 or 9 people turn up for the same property and put applications in. When you first arrive over here, you will really need to book in to short term furnished accommodation for around 4 weeks until you find a rental. Most people get a rental within 4 weeks of being here, although some people do require longer approx 6 weeks, it depends on how you recover from the jet lag, some people arrive and just want a weeks break before getting started. The reason we say 4 weeks is that from the properties that are available for rent, agents only open the properties up once a week (Open for Inspection) for a period of around 10 – 15 minutes during this time everyone who is interested in renting the property turns up and then if they like it they put their application in. Sometimes once you have put in an application you may not hear back for 1 or 2 weeks which means that 3 weeks is gone applying for just 1 property. We recommend people do not stop applying for rentals, keep going for all the properties you like, putting in an application is not legally binding until you are accepted and are asked to sign the contracts. When choosing short term furnished accommodation most people have no idea of how much they should be paying per week. Below I have done a quick guide to short term rental options in Melbourne and the costs involved. As some places go up and down in price according to season, I have based them all on one weeks accommodation starting from 1st April , based on a family of 4 (2A 2C) Campsites Most people would expect this to be their cheapest option, unfortunately this is not always true. There are a number of campsites located around Melbourne that offer cabins. Now Cabins are not 5 star accommodation, in fact some of them are no more than a shed on legs with no room to move especially when you have lots of luggage with you, but if you are desperate and you need somewhere for a week then I would recommend them. Big 4 – Dandenong – $924 Big 4 – Frankston - $1003 Big 4 – Melbourne $1085 Hotels I have quoted for a variety of hotels from 3 star to 5 star. Holiday Inn – Flinders Street - $3080 (max 3 in a room so 2 rooms required at $1540) extra per day of $27.50 for valet parking. Marriot Hotel - $1884 - $30 per day for car park. Travelodge - $1043 Comfort Inn - $1050 Relocation Agents These are a variety of properties offered by expats who have made the move themselves, they often come with free services. Monbulk - $400 per week Seaford – 4 bed – Free Car Hire for duration of stay $805 Carrum Downs – 2 bd – Free Airport Pick Up, Meet and Greet, Suburb Tours and Food Package $850 Mornington – 5 bed - $800 Berwick – 2 bed - $880 – Swimming pool and gym on complex As you can see all the above are cheaper than staying on the campsites and some offer a saving of $100's on free services. Apartments Quest Apartments – Frankston - $1440 Quest Apartments – St Kilda - $1715 Dockland Apartment - $1595 Seacove – Mornington - $1500 Hostels Melbourne Metro – Family 4 bed room - $940 Base Hostel – St Kilda – 8 bed dorm (sharing) $812 Cooee – St Kilda – 4 bed dorm $877.80 If anyone wants the websites/contacts for any of the above please let me know and i will be happy to pm them to you. I hope this gives you all some idea of the short term rental market, obviously there will be places cheaper and other more expensive but it should give you a good guideline to work with. Also another factor to take in to consideration is that the short term accommodation gets booked up quite quickly especially around the Australian Holidays. |
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| Karo | 18 Feb 2009, 09:51 PM Post #6 |
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Suzy Sorry I am half asleep tonight I just realised you have booked with us and this was an old post :dur: Nevermind maybe others will find the info useful :whistle: |
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| Karo | 18 Feb 2009, 09:53 PM Post #7 |
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Hi Michelle Welcome to Britvics and congratulations on the visa!!!!! :flower: |
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