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Heya Jodi Been trying to contact you for a couple of weeks, how's it going? Claire xXxXx

Heya Mags, my name is Claire and I am a Sales Associate are Remax Coastal (real estate agents in Secret Harbour). Here are a few links to the area: http://www.satterley.com.au/go/residential-estates/secret-harbour/about-secret-harbour - about the area http://www.whistlingkite.com.au/ - the local pub ;o) http://www.secretharboursc.com.au/home.html - shopping centre http://www.secretsgolf.com.au/ - Golf course and bistro attached There is a doctors, dentist, beauty centre, pool company (cleaning and equipment), hairdressers, chemists, two primary schools and one senior school and other shops too. http://www.realestate.com.au/buy/by-dragol/list-2 - Real estate agents I work at, you can also look on there for rentals too ;o) Have a look and let me know what you think and, if you need any more help or advice, just yell!!! Take care and look forward to speaking soon Claire

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First I brought one, then when that one went kaput I bought a second, which yes, cost me just short if $1000. Last year I come to realise that it was too bulky and heavy for daily use and have purchased a cheaper one which is just as good, but it uses a bag which is the only downside, but it is brill for cleaning window tracks out.

If you like beach side suburbs you could try looking at and around the area of Secret Harbour... you can google earth it and see the suburbs along the beach in either direction from there. Here is a little link to help you along the way http://www.satterley.com.au/go/residential-estates/secret-harbour/about-secret-harbour Good luck!

With regard to the suburbs you mentioned, it really depends whether you want to be north or south of the river ;o)

The best thing to do if looking for an investment is to buy a cheaper house which will rent out for more than your morgage costs each month which, at this moment in time, there is a great lull in the amount of rentals available in Perth thus making rents more expensive as demand is high. I think the general idea for people when they first come over is to initially rent in a particular suburb to 'test the water' to see if they like the area then, there are a number of families who do go on to purchase their own home as the prospect of moving to another country and living in 'someone else's home' does take it's tow. But, in saying that, there are others who feel that renting their home is much easier and more convenient for them and works for them. It really depends on what you have at home and what you bring to the table when you are here. If you don't like the idea of renting, then purchasing your own property is a better idea or even buying a piece of land and building your own home, which is cheaper as you avoid the stamp duty. Some people actually know the area they want to live as they have visited previously and the go on to purchase a home as foreign investors and have the property settle before they enter Australia. There are many ways you can have a home, for some having a deposit to put down on an established property is just too much, but for some others, it is their committment to their new lives in Australia and they feel much happier doing so. Regardless, you must fee that you are doing the right thing for you and your family, before you commit. Hope this helps to some degree. ;o) Claire Sales Associated RE/MAX Coastal Secret Harbour

Secret Harbour is about 10 mins from Warnbro Train Station, which would take you into Perth city in about 40 mins... About the same by car. Airport is also a similar distance too for your fifo. There many other nice areas around which are a little closer to the freeway for travelling like Baldivis, this too has lovely schools and plenty of shops, albeit a little further inland from the beach areas. There are good bus routes via most local areas so that would not be a problem either.

Heya Sammy 1 I live in Secret Harbour and also work in the area as a real estate agent, so please feel free to send me a PM and I will send you my contact details further. Thanx Claire

I would just like someone to name any suburb where there is no trouble please? Thank you

Hello my POM friends. I just wanted to touch base and let you all know that, should any of you wish to duscuss any real estate matters, I am a local agent to the Secret Harbour and surrounding areas (SOR). If possible, I would like to help out in any way I can if you are thinking of moving to this area or are not sure of what areas to move. Please feel free to PM me if you wish Regards Claire

Heya guys, I am a real estate agent working in Secret Harbour, in between Rockingham and Mandurah. Just wondering what areas you would be thinking of moving toand I may be able to help you. http://www.satterley.com.au/go/residential-estates/secret-harbour/about-secret-harbour Here is just a little link to show you this wonderful part of the world... Hope it helps ;o) Take care, maybe speak soon Claire

Can't really help NOR, but SOR maybe

I know no-one will care, but... I work as a real estate agent and would love anyone looking to buy or sell to PM me for any help with real estate matters. Our office is SOR

Optus for mobiles... Better rates, but Telstra for home phone and broadband, but that was only cos, like Elfie, we live in the same area where Optus can't have access for home connections!!!

Well said ;o) x

Heya guys, what line of work are you in firstly? If you are driving into Perth CBD then you can allow anything from 40 mins in "normal" traffic. Everyone seems to want to get into the City pretty early, so there is an influx of cars on the road anywhere from 4:15am... Yes, I know this is early, but you really do not have to be caught up in the trap of early travel is such a way. The best and easier way is probably to take the train... You can either do this by driving up to Warnbro train station (about ten mins drive from SH) or jumping on one of the many busses which take you to the station. A lot of folk 'car share' so they are only taking one car, which is a plus on the roads. I must point out though, that there is a tremendous lull in available rentals for most of these nice areas, but if you're thinking of buying your new home, then there are some bargains to be had as the market has not really recovered fully after the crash and, to be honest with you, rental prices are a getting higher as some people are now "offering a higher price" than what is being asked just to secure a rental. If you really want to look into it all, I would be more than happy to help you guys out in any possible way I can, please PM me and I can pass my details on to you so we can chat more. Realistically, depending on which home you look at and what areas, most people are paying less for their mortgage each week/month than they would on a rental. Andnthe government also offer the 'First Homebuyer's Grant', which is always a helping hand. Just food for thought really, so you come over with your eyes wide open, although after such a long flight, am not sure if that is possible, lol. With regards to crime, well, this is everywhere... There is no escaping that, but in Secret Harbour, although there are complaints with regard to crime, But this is only a minority compared to Rockingham and Mandurah areas. I have sent a link for you to have a little read about what the locals think http://www.streetadvisor.com.au/secret-harbour-rockingham-perth-greater-western-australia Also, if you want the local Facebook chit chat on Secret Harbour, Incan also forward you the link for that too. Hope I haven't bored you with too much info and hope to speak to you guys soon Take care, Claire x

Heya guys n gals, my name is Claire and I live with my family in Secret Harbour after boomeranging from the UK back in 05. I currently work locally as a real estate agent for a well known global real estate office and would love any opportunity to chat to anyone who may need to ask anything to do with real estate in Perth. If I can, I will help out as much as possible and can offer free advice for anyone needing questions etc answering. You may contact me by either with a quick reply to this post or though a PM to me. Thank you for taking the time to read my message, hope those of you who have yet to get on that big iron bird, have a safe flight over and may well chat to you soon. Claire

:wink:Heya guys n gals... Not part of your group ( but am a local real estate agent in Secret Harbour (bang in the middle of Rockingham and Mandurah) and would be very grateful if you would let me deal with any of your real estate queries either now or in the future... We are a POM family, moved over here in 05 and did a little boomeranging with the latest being arriving back here April 11 after spending two years back in Blighty... Our girls 13, 12 & 4, all love life in Perth and we have a great group of friends of ours from ack home who too have followed us over... We now all feel "at home" in this delightful part of the world. Hope that those of you still left to make the journey over have a safe flight and might get to speak to you soon... You can PM me any time if you have any questions or queries Take care Claire

Heya guys... I am a real estate agent in Secret Harbour and would like to point out that if you cannot decide between the two... Rockingham or Mandurah, than why not try Secret Harbour, this suburb is slap bang in the middle of the two and has its own facilities which include; two primary schools, one high school, a decent local shopping centre, a surf club... As it is on the beach, its own trendy bar The Whistling Kite, a lessons only baths, a sporting complex on its outskirts... Larkhill Sporting Complex, its own vets, good bus routes, plenty (if not the most) of English settlers and, to top all that, an outstanding golf course flowing through the western side of the suburb with its own club house/bistro. Wow, did I forget anything in that lot? Lol. If you would like any more info, please PM me and I would be more than happy to help out where I can Take care Claire

Heya guys... I am a real estate agent in Secret Harbour and would like to point out that if you cannot decide between the two... Rockingham or Mandurah, than why not try Secret Harbour, this suburb is slap bang in the middle of the two and has its own facilities which include; two primary schools, one high school, a decent local shopping centre, a surf club... As it is on the beach, its own trendy bar The Whistling Kite, a lessons only baths, a sporting complex on its outskirts... Larkhill Sporting Complex, its own vets, good bus routes, plenty (if not the most) of English settlers and, to top all that, an outstanding golf course flowing through the western side of the suburb with its own club house/bistro. Wow, did I forget anything in that lot? Lol. If you would like any more info, please PM me and I would be more than happy to help out where I can Take care Claire

Glad you all arrived safely, where you living?