Candygirl Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I check daily new rentals coming up in the areas that we have shortlisted and things have definitely slowed down. Some of the houses are having two or three "open days" now, which is good news for us "wannabees" going over. Has this changed the attitudes of the property managers over there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry267 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 We arrived a week ago and have viewed around 8 properties so far. At most of the viewings we have been one of 2 or 3 families. At one, we were the only family! When we came over we expected to be fighting to get through the front door with another 20 families so it has been a pleasant surprise. I'm not sure if this has changed any attitudes though as some of the houses have been in a poor state, especially considering the rental prices! More viewings tomorrow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 We arrived a week ago and have viewed around 8 properties so far. At most of the viewings we have been one of 2 or 3 families. At one, we were the only family! When we came over we expected to be fighting to get through the front door with another 20 families so it has been a pleasant surprise. I'm not sure if this has changed any attitudes though as some of the houses have been in a poor state, especially considering the rental prices! More viewings tomorrow.. Oh, I was hoping that it might have helped to change attitudes. Good to hear that there is not as much competition. Good Luck with your viewings. Hope you find somewhere suitable very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise Jane Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hi candy girl, can I ask of some of the areas you have short listed? We are currently looking for properties online as we are just waiting for our 457 visa to be finalised. we have a 4 year old daughter so are trying to factor in primary school. My oh will be working in Malaga so we have been looking north of the river, mainly around butler and quinns right down to tapping, carramar. So many lovely places to choose from! Elise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 It's def so much better than this time last year. More choice, not so many people viewing. I even noticed agents willing to lower the price if you are taking it long term. Happy days for those coming and wishing to rent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hi candy girl, can I ask of some of the areas you have short listed? We are currently looking for properties online as we are just waiting for our 457 visa to be finalised. we have a 4 year old daughter so are trying to factor in primary school. My oh will be working in Malaga so we have been looking north of the river, mainly around butler and quinns right down to tapping, carramar. So many lovely places to choose from! Elise We are looking SOR and North East (we have not shortlisted anywhere NOR due to cost). If we decide that the NOR really best suits our needs and we really prefer it, then we will re-evaluate. We have no kids, so an easier decision for us. OH needs good access to the freeways for his work (he will be mobile) and I need good transport links to the CBD and not a long commute either. As we had been waiting quite a while for our visa, we are now on a short list of our original short list. To be fair, until we are there and get a real feel, we are trying to be flexible as possible. We are also mindful of the fact that in some areas rentals are not too expensive, but sale prices are out of our league, so have tried to stay away from those areas, no matter how much we like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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