piccolo Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 We are flying to Perth on May 26th and staying with OH's brother for a week. During that week, OH's new employer has invited us down to Bunbury to meet them and show him around etc. She has offered to organise for a realtor to show us a few properties available for long term rental. So, my question is, should we still organise a short term rental in Bunbury anyway? We are only staying with my BIL for a week, after that we're heading down to Bunbury.<BR><BR>It's just that short term rentals are ridiculously expensive but then I don't want to be under pressure to take a house I don't love because we've nothing else. Confused! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackboots Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I would even if a week .. it could take you a week or so to stroll around seeing some and other stuff , unless its cheaper to stay in a hotel or B&B etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieQ Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I would for sure...It will take about week to view a house/say yes/get application in/get an approval/bonds paid/moved in. You may just find yourself stressing for the first couple of weeks..where you should be enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philpom Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 You would be mad to pick somewhere straight away without getting a feel for the place first. I know short term rental is expensive, but you might want to give yourself a little bit more time before jumping in. Like SusieQ said, the application process is a bit slow and you could be waiting a week or so anyway before you can get in. It would still be good to get an agent to show you a few places so you can at least get a head start. Have you had a look at http://www.stayz.com.au/short-term-rentals-accommodation/wa/south-west/bunbury . There's a myriad of places to choose from. The main thing you don't want to do is have to move every few days, like I did when I first moved to Dublin. You could always look at the various house sitting websites as well which would save you plenty of dollars, although I think demand outstrips supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philpom Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Piccolo somewhere in these forums I read that you were looking at East Bunbury or maybe I've gone mad from reading too many, but if you do there is a play group there which my wife takes our youngest 2 kids to on a Wednesday morning. I am sure you would probably be wanting to mix with the locals, but this group seems to be full of ex-pats all sharing the similar experience of moving somewhere else and being away from family. It's been a handy way for them all to make friends and my wife loves to organise girly nights out. If you do move to the area and you're interested PM me and I can let you know the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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