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Hi hi just asking if anyone has any information on people applying for partner visa in defacto relationship...where the relationship has been for 3 yrs or more.....I read some blogs recently where people stated a PR visa would be issued immediately in these cases. all information on defacto visa experience greatly appreciated.....especially those where applicant applying for visa has supported there sponsor while living together out of Australia.

I would like to see if there is much interest from people moving from UK to Perth who would be looking for houses to rent in the Duncraig area......if there is interest I may list my property on here. If there is enough interest I will pay the listing fee and post details of my home. Keen to know what time frame and features Etc people are looking for. look forward to your posts Kind regards Shelli

I use Hayplex oral spray from health shop....works really well....just spray under tongue...so absorbs very quickly....can be used several times a day.

Hi Everyone im heading overseas on 30 th nov.....and getting ready to rent my house out while I'm gone. Have a lot of household and various other items to sell....my garage sale is listed on the great garage sale trail...which is an Australia wide event held once a year...and it's on sat 26th oct....mine starts at 7 am for all you early risers. to many things to list...but here's a few....2 car seats,portacot near new with mattress still in cover,toys,kids books,games,ikea tent and tunnel,ikea table and 2 kids stools,magazines,recipe books,heaps of kitchen items including Tupperware containers,electric frypan,clothes, linen,bike rack for car tow bar holds 3 bikes, everything must go..come and grab a bargain......6 todea court duncraig anything left after today will be put in garage as nothing going back in house.....if anyone wants to pm me. To find out what's left and come and see .....everything a bargain and lots for free anyone setting up kitchen,....lots of plates cups glasses containers utensils etc

It's only dark at 6.30pm in winter ...as spring comes then summer it gets dark much later

Hi I have lived in Duncraig since 1993 and at my present address for 12 yrs...it's a very family friendly,safe suburb with several primary schools and 3 high schools. i am going overseas for at least a year probably longer...leaving on 30nov....my house is in the process of being listed with a local real estate agent....who will manage it in my absence. It will be available from 1st dec......pm me for more details if you are interested cheers shelli

I live in Duncraig and it's only 10 mins to Perth via freeway.....so not quite a distance out as you suggest !!!

Hi you don't need to spend lots of money buying an expensive slow cooker....you can get cheap ones at woolworths that look just like the expensive ones and work just as well for a fraction of the cost ...you can get 6 litre ones for about $30

Hi I have no home phone....you don't really need them anymore. I have mobile with Optus....and until recently had wireless with Vodaphone....after nearly 2 yrs of constant problems...with poor service and disconnecting several times a day( I googled Vodaphone and found out this is very common for Vodaphone customers)I even had a person in the store say they had to take my word for it that it didn't work at home because it did work in the store...several new sims and wireless modems and no difference....Optus customer service was way better than Vodaphone !!!! i went to Optus and got a month by month wireless plan...paid $80 for the wireless modem...it's normally $24.95 month for 5 GB but because I am already with Optus it's only $14.95 month....great service never had any connection issues . hope this helps :-)

Thats very expensive, I knew someone who did a 2 storey house for a lot less than that. there are lots of window cleaners who do free quotes,just get a few and compare

i don't think you will be using a pool in perth in August....it will be too cold !!!!!

there are not brothels in every suburb !!!!!! How can you justify making that sort of statement.

You can get them to look at your house and give a free quote....get a few quotes and go from there....it's not usually an hourly rate..it's based on the number of windows,and size etc look in your local newspaper for window cleaners in your area.

There are plenty of window cleaners in Perth,and quotes for cleaning windows can vary from $200 to $700 for the same. 2 storey house. i had a local guy who I met cleaning windows at a local beach cafe,do my windows in my single storey 4 bed home for $90.

It might be cheaper in Northam,but the chance of finding work in a rural community is not good. And as someone else said all you would get in mandurah for $250,000 is a beach shack that you could not live in for more than a week. Sorry to be negative but you have to be realistic about the Perth property market.....more than 10 yrs ago it was a very different story...I bought my 4 bed 2 bath with pool in a great location in Duncraig for $227,000. but the mining boom has changed all that and I had my house valued 2 weeks ago at $800,000.

Hi I don't know if you realise what the housing market and values are in Perth...but I can't see you buying anything more than a 1 bed apartment anywhere for much more than $240,000. i just tried to google 3 bed houses for that price and nothing came up.

Hi Rach i live in Duncraig which is a lovely family friendly suburb,lots of parks and open spaces and and 2 high schools and several primary schools. Warwick train station is closeby and only 15 mins to the CBD,any commute by freeway to city is a very busy long drive. Houses in this area are selling before or as soon as they hit the market,many selling for 10 percent above asking price....so a good indication of the popularity of the suburb....also only 5 mins from the beach....and close enough to freeway to get to other areas easily. I have short term accommodation at my home if you are interested and need somewhere when you come over....plenty of room for a family...have a family from UK arrived yesterday who have 2 young children. cheers Shelli

2nd car no longer needed,airconditioned. great little first car on run around car,my daughter has a new car so no longer needs this one. Just registered till may 2013....3rd party insurance less than $200yearly. $3,000 pm me if interested Thanks Shelli

Hi just realised I made a mistake with the website link in my previous post....it should be http://www.livethelifeinperth.com cheers Shelli

Hi saw you were looking for short term accommodation end of January 2013.....I started short term rental of spare rooms in my home a few months ago.......if you search http://www.livingthelifeinperth.com there is a link to my listings and prices,photos reviews etc. Happy to help if I can....have vacancies at present but you would need to book quickly for that time of year. Cheers Shelli

Hi I live in Perth and you have given yourselves plenty of time to find a permanent rental...and if you are willing to pay $650 to $800 per week should easily find something that suits you,I had a young couple with a baby stay with me for only 1 week....and they found a brand new townhouse nearby for $800 a week walking distance to beach and close to public transport and CBD. I have just been invited to list my short term rental on a new website which has lots of advice for people relocating to Perth........check out http://www.livethelifeinperth.com a lady who migrated to Perth a few years ago has set it up. Hope this helps Shelli

Hi i had a young english couple with baby stay with me in my short term rental,and they found their rental in 1 week !!!

Im sure you can take food and drinks to royal show,and yes you can purchase cheaper tickets for entry at IGA adults are $23 each which saves you $3 not sure about others, but under 12s are free.

Hi Aussiebird2012 just read your post and thought i would offer to meet up with you, sometime after you arrive in Perth,I would love to help make your move to Perth a little easier. What area of Perth will you be living ? Stay positive and enjoy the time with your kids and granddaughter till you leave............they can always come to visit Shelli

Hi I am a Perth Aussie,just joined here last week after a couple from Poms in Oz stayed with me and recommended I join. I dont work wed and fridays so if you need any help feel free to ask,or if you just want someone to catch up for a coffee and need some support,I grew up in WA and have lived in Perth since 1993 so know a fair bit about the city and suburbs. I have recently started my own short term rental,bed and breakfast in Duncraig and most of my guests have been from the UK. Hope I can be of some help to you and your family Regards Shelli