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Munstergal i wud certainly be up for boards drinks at some stage
Thanks for that Cupcake.Yea i have heard Space being mentioned a couple of times.I will do a bit of research on there so.
Delighted that you got ur apartment sorted.Must be a gr8 relief!
Not sure if you would know but when renting an apartment do you need to sign a contract for a minimum period of stay?6 months for example.
One thing that worries me is what if myself & my boyf move into an apartment after a couple of wks but den struggle to find work in that city & decide to go to somewhere else in Oz.Im not sure how that would work.
Maybe it would be best to start working before finding an apartment.But then again i dont fancy staying in a hostel for too long.
Anyway, once again i appreciate any advise anyone may have
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Hi Lucy
I'm sure others have better advise - I'm just a newbie to oz but here's my two cents... There seemed to be a good few adverts on realestate.com.au and domain.com.au for places that if you signed a 6 month lease it would be $xxx per week and if you signed a 2-5month lease it would be $xxx plus $25 per week.
Alternatively i've met a few people who found places to rent short term on gumtree.com.au. For instance if the tenant was going on extended holiday for 6 weeks.
Ooh also i went for unfurnished and there's a lot to buy even to have basics so if you're here short term i'd reccomend paying a bit extra for furniture!!0 -
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Thanks!
Might force myself off my ass and just go in to Harvey Norman then, all the download limit stuff makes my head spin, I know there are limits in Ireland as well I just always got the impression that you would never reach them, seems stricter here.0 -
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Hey,
Today is the day I fly out, stopping off in Thailand for a week before landing in Melbourne
Currently finishing off my packing, whats the weather like there in Melbourne right now? do I need a big coat? or would hoodies and things do?
I'm so jealous! I hope the next 10 weeks go nice and quick 0 -
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Check out http://www.broadbandexpert.com.au/ I was using Optus pre paid mobile BB here in south east Melbourne for a while and found it working fine but the download limit was crap on it and also seem to have to be topped up very often .
Brother in Law swears by TPG Internet
Just got the Optus BB deal into the house and loving the 20 mb donwload speed with 120 gb cab a month . 750 mb Movies downloaded in 10 mins
Ya my housemate has the optus pre paid and one and said it's fine but you couldn't watch anything online with it. The BB sounds great, doubt I'll be able to get anything as good as that on prepaid dongle!
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Munster_Gal wrote: »flights are booked:D:D:D:D:D
flying to Melbourne on Saturday 10th September!!
Nice,did you get a good price?
I paid E725 one way to Brisbane mid August,seemed the best considering i left it a little late.0 -
Munster_Gal wrote: »flights are booked:D:D:D:D:D
flying to Melbourne on Saturday 10th September!!
So you're due to arrive on Sept 11, the 10 year anniversary:eek::eek::eek::eek:
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Munstergal - Congrats on booking your flights!
Gregsor - very best of luck setting up in Brisbane! Lovely city.
Ozeire/Ammo123 - I came to the same conclusion - mobile broadband was too slow so brought it back (hassle free!) and now connected with netcorp (there was a connection in our building already so it was simple). Sorry for the dud steer on getting mobile.
Geminiii - you won't regret the decision to come over and it's simple enough to claim back tax , just send in a claim for a refund of tax paid by supplying the following to your local tax office (i) A completed claim form P50 (http://www.revenue.ie/forms.htm ) and (ii) your P45 (available from your employer if you are leaving your employment). If they are being picky they may ask for (iii) a completed tax return - form 11 and a statement to the effect that you will not be resident in Ireland for at least the following tax year. .... My OH sent in items (i) and (ii) and got his cheque within a couple of weeks. It's fantastic - like free money! However as you are leaving in November the cheque will be smaller (you won't have many unused credits/rate band). On the plus side you should only be taxed in Oz from date of arrival and you will be 5months into the ozzie tax year so you may benefit over here!
Giftofgab - Strangely enough the christmas thing was also on my mind, i've talked to hairdressers/other irish living here/ozzies and they all say it's a fabulous time of year here, I understand that most offices either shut or work on a go slow around that time....the only cons (it seems) are a lack of christmas music in the shops and the hot weather makes it difficult to eat like a pig all day :pac:
My update:
Work: Both myself and my OH found jobs very easily, Melbourne's economy seems to be in good shape! Also wages are significantly higher over here (in our sector anyway).....I have a dilema though
- my potential employer wants me to start on a sponsored visa (457) from the begining - i'm not entirely sure I want to be tied...if anyone else has experience i'd love to here about the pros and cons of being sponsored and giving up your WHV.:)
Bargains: As I mentioned before spending euros over here is a killer right now (bad exchange rate etc). So if your on a budget Queen Victoria Market www.qvm.com.au/is a good spot for fresh fruit and veg aswell as meat. Also the Melbourne equivilant of citydeal.ie is www.scoopon.com.au/ or www.spreets.com.au.
Dentist: I need a dentist visit can anyone reccomend a reasonably priced good dentist in or around the CBD? Thanks!0 -
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Dentist: I need a dentist visit can anyone reccomend a reasonably priced good dentist in or around the CBD? Thanks!
Hey Cupcake.
If you ask anybody, they'll tell dentists are very expensive here so you'll have to grin and bare it, no pun intended!
I chipped some teeth in NZ and was too poor to get them fixed so I had to do it here. I went to Moore Street Dental (no not some dublin city centre hole!) in Moonee ponds. Found them very reasonable and Doc Rich was very friendly and honest. My check up including 2 xrays was about $150. One tooth, i had to get a filling removed and redone (white now), that cost 350, $220 same for another similar procedure. One more thing to do but couldnt make it unfortunatly but all in would have been about 900 and my teeth are as good as they can be:D:D:D:D <
this good!!
I went for a check up with the dental network crowd and they want to give me 2 crowns on the 2 teeth mentioned about at 1700 EACH!!!
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Munky - thanks a mill, that's really really helpful!! I had expected to pay a good bit just from looking online...for instance I was quoted €80 for a wisdom tooth extraction at home and $360 here :eek: ...but will grin and bear it as you say!! Thanks again! 0
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Nice,did you get a good price?
I paid E725 one way to Brisbane mid August,seemed the best considering i left it a little late.
I paid €702 with Etihad which I thought was great! They were a little cheaper last week but not by much plus they meant to be a fantastic airline so I'm happy outCrackisWhack wrote: »So you're due to arrive on Sept 11, the 10 year anniversary:eek::eek::eek::eek:
Brave!
Brave or stupid....... Not quite sure yet!Thats exactly what I said on post #63, you taking the piss or what...:D
I hadn't even noticed the dates until you pointed it out rightyabe - my paranoia is totally down to you now
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Lima - fantatsic - well done on making it over in one piece !! Pity the weather isn't a bit nicer for you this week post thailand but sure there's plenty of shelter in the cafes/bar in st.kilda amazing to find a place that quickly too!
Myflipflops - congrats on signing your contract! Nice to have the jo bit sorted before you come over!:cool:
Hussey - hijacking is encouraged - all tips on settling in welcome! thanks for that - once the paychecks start rolling in i'll be looking for a saving ac too.0 -
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Great thread.
bigdogbarking, thanks for the useful info, will be arriving in Melbourne myself on 29th August. Have the hoodie ready to go in the rucksack
Have meeting lined up with an agency to do childcare work. Will be looking for a room in share house /apt. Hoping close to CBD but like you say depends on cost. Hope to god I can start work fairly fast, the crap euro exchange rate is worrying me a bit.
Would def be interested in a boards beers to help settle in!Jesus $10 for a beer! I actually hate beer, prefer wine, any chance that's cheap?!:p0 -
Hello
I just received a large welcome pack with lots of info that would have been helpful to me a few weeks ago!....It may be of use to people moving over ....some of it is stating the very obvious..I've just put the renters section as a start.
Renter’s Checklist
1. Look through the popular rental property (domain.com.au and realestate.co.au) to see what properties are available in your price range
2. View properties
3. Carefully read your new lease, make sure Lease includes names and signatures of all tenants & the landlord. All parties should receive a copy.
4. If applicable ask your employer to take account of the rent in calculating you Living Away from Home allowance
5. Arrange utilities - telephone, electricity and gas – at your new property
6. Organise contents insurance to protect your personal belongings
7. Collect the keys to your new home. Make duplicates from the originals as needed
8. Check the new property’s condition report, noting any faults or pre-existing problems with the property, such as the condition of the carpets. This must be returned within 7 days
9. Find out when rubbish and recycling are collected.
For more rental tips, please see the following website:
• http://www.nsw.gov.au/moving.asp
• http://www.aussiemigrant.com
Arrange utilities
Electricity http://www.connectnow.com.au
Gas/electricity https://agl.com.au
Gas/electricity http://www.energy.com.au
Telephone http://www.telstra.com
Telephone http://optus.com.au
Furniture
Fantastic Furniture http://www.fantasticfurniture.com.au
Freedom http://www.freedom.com.au/
Harvey Norman http://www.harveynorman.com.au
Ikea http://www.ikea.com/
Electrical
Bing Lee http://www.binglee.com.au/
Harvey Norman http://www.harveynorman.com.au
Retravision http://www.retravision.com.au/0 -
Hello
I just received a large welcome pack with lots of info that would have been helpful to me a few weeks ago!....It may be of use to people moving over ....some of it is stating the very obvious..I've just put the renters section as a start.
Renter’s Checklist
1. Look through the popular rental property (domain.com.au and realestate.co.au) to see what properties are available in your price range
2. View properties
3. Carefully read your new lease, make sure Lease includes names and signatures of all tenants & the landlord. All parties should receive a copy.
4. If applicable ask your employer to take account of the rent in calculating you Living Away from Home allowance
5. Arrange utilities - telephone, electricity and gas – at your new property
6. Organise contents insurance to protect your personal belongings
7. Collect the keys to your new home. Make duplicates from the originals as needed
8. Check the new property’s condition report, noting any faults or pre-existing problems with the property, such as the condition of the carpets. This must be returned within 7 days
9. Find out when rubbish and recycling are collected.
For more rental tips, please see the following website:
• http://www.nsw.gov.au/moving.asp
• http://www.aussiemigrant.com
Arrange utilities
Electricity http://www.connectnow.com.au
Gas/electricity https://agl.com.au
Gas/electricity http://www.energy.com.au
Telephone http://www.telstra.com
Telephone http://optus.com.au
Furniture
Fantastic Furniture http://www.fantasticfurniture.com.au
Freedom http://www.freedom.com.au/
Harvey Norman http://www.harveynorman.com.au
Ikea http://www.ikea.com/
Electrical
Bing Lee http://www.binglee.com.au/
Harvey Norman http://www.harveynorman.com.au
Retravision http://www.retravision.com.au/
Good woman! I knew there was a reason I wait for updates from ya
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