Perth Pom

This will be my first tax return in Oz and I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a reputable tax accountant who isn't going to charge the earth. I notice there are lots that pop up in shopping centres but not sure whether to go with them. My claim should be pretty straight forward as I work for an employer. Has anyone got any recommendations? Thanks

We are breaking lease on 4th August if you are interested. 3x2 brand new townhouse in Clarkson. Absolutely immaculate. 5 mins walk to train and bus station. $460 per week. PM me if you are interested.

I am planning on returning to the UK this year and have one that fits your description. Samsung and only 4 months old. Depends when you want it though?

We are currently contemplating a move back to the UK pending a job offer. If we move back, we will be leaving early march and will therefore be breaking lease on our current rental. If anyone is coming from the UK or just arrived and struggling for a rental, let me know if you are interested. If we do move back, we will also be selling all of our household goods. They are only 4 months old and detaisl are below. House: 3 x 2 brand new townhouse in Clarkson only a hop, skip and a jump from the train station. Quiet location and great sunset view from the back balcony. $460 per week. Water included. Items: Washing machine (Brand new), front loading. Queen bed (Brand new) Cot bed (Brand new) 2 x 3 seat sofas (Brand new and excellent condition), bought from Archipelago Kitchen utensils and crockery (Brand new) Iron and Ironing board and clothes airer (Brand new) 38" Flat screen TV (Brand new) DVD Player (Brand new) Small Ikea Dining Table and 4 chairs (Brand new) I will know by the end of January if we are staying or going so if you are interested in the house or items, then just send me a message. Thanks Chris

I moved out to Perth 4 months ago and this is just what I have found so far: Pro's: Great beaches Great climate so you can actually plan days out etc Good laid back lifestyle (see con's also). Some beautiful places to see and spend free days out, e.g. Kings Park is amazing! If you have a good work ethic, the career prospects are very good here. Perth is a place that is growing and developing and a lot of money is being invested into the CBD. The CBD is small (not really like a city), but clean and attractive and not over populated. Free BBQ's everywhere is great. Most workplaces are generally supportive of a work/life balance. There is a sense of optimism in the City unlike the negativity you find in the UK. Con's: The landscape is dry and barren and acres of bushland is split up by newly built concrete housing estates. Shopping is terrible in Perth! You will get sick of the sight of Target, KMart, Woolworths, Big W, and Coles. The only place you can buy anything sesembling nice is Myers and David Jones It is backwards, customer service is shocking and it will take you years to get anything done. Locals just don't seem to have any urgency about anything or even care for that matter. It is full of Brits. (Now please don't take offense because I am british myself, but I didn't come to Australia to live in little britain). Local people from Perth are very clicky. It is rough (unless you are loaded and can live in a very affluent area) and full of Chavs and Bogans. The whole place is dead after 7pm (shops close at 5pm) and there is generally nothing to do in the evenings. FLIES!!!!!! People think that driving in a clapped out 4x4 gives them status and people love to drive up your a*se on the roads. The cost of living is expensive compared to the UK, however, the wages are much better so it is relative. You need a car to do anything as the public transport is pants! The rental/housing market is ridiculous and overpriced. Look, as most people have already said, these are just opinions. Like anywhere I have ever lived, there is good and bad. I think the problem is when people start dreaming of the promised land that they are moving to and the realityies of life hit them when it doesn't live up to billing. It completely depends on what you are looking for in life. Some people love it, some hate it. Personally, I have enjoyed the last 4 months. The comments above are merely observations I have made so far so I hope people don't get offended by it. My advice would be to come and see it for yourslef and don't commit long term until you know it is where you want to stay. I hope it helps.