tim1974

I lodged my 457 last week. Yes all getting very real. I finish work in UK tomorrow. When are you planning to move?

great, many thanks. I am leaning more towards Crown.

Hi all Ive got three quotes so far for shipping. 1. Crown 2. John Mason and 3. Doree Bonner. So far Crown is the most expensive but does include AQIS fees which actually does not make it that more expensive. They seem to be the most comprehensive. Just wondered what peoples’ experiences were? Many thanks in advance.. Tim

Hi guys My name’s Tim and I am moving out to Adelaide next feb/march time. Moving out on my own so very keen to meet up with folks so thought I’d hijack this thread! I’m a 40 year old GP hoping to live near the beach and will be working up in Elizabeth/Golden Grove. However having read some of the very useful tips on here the foot of the hills also sounds great. Planning to go into short term rental until I find my feet and get to grips with the area. Good luck to you all with the process and hope to catch up.

I’ll be moving out in Feb, my name’s Tim. I’m a 40 year old GP and moving out on my own so looking forward to meeting up with all you poms in adelaide

Sorry for the delay, haven’t managed to log on for a while but thank you for the very useful information

Thank you LC. I see your point. I prefer to keep where I live and where I work separate. I suppose I am looking to settle somewhere where I can integrate into a community and be involved. I am not after nightclubs or a party scene. A friendly community where folks help each other out and mix with each other is what I mean. I don’t want the “london lifestyle” where the social scene is great but no one really knows each other. Moving out on my lonesome I would like a bit of both. When I get in from work, go for a coffee or a pint etc. Somewhere I can hopefully make friends easily and build a new life if that makes sense. Thanks for your response

I did like the look and feel of Willunga when I visited but I was concerned that for a single person it may be a little quiet. I have a job as a GP in Mclaren Vale starting next year so was looking around the local area. I will be a single chap 40 years young at that point so am looking for a vibrant area to live. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong. All advice gratefully received on areas to look out for to live.

thank you for your replies. very useful info. the expressway was under construction in may and the existing one confusingly changed directions according to time of day. i think i’m going to look around the henley/glenelg/brighton area unless anyone has any other ideas for vibrant neighbourhoods near the city? living by the sea isn’t a prerequisite. i just want to live in an area where there is great community spirit. many thanks again for your responses:biggrin:

Hi All Just a quick intro post. My name’s Tim and I’m planning on moving out next Jan. I’m a 39 year old GP very disillusioned with work here in the NHS and when the opportunity arose to work in Oz I jumped at it. I have a job lined up in Mclaren Vale starting early next year. I came out for 6 days last month to do a quick reccie for places to live and really liked Henley Beach and Brighton. I will be coming out on my own which is a bit daunting but also exciting at the same time. I did look around Aldinga and up the coast from there but I feel it may be a bit quiet. I think it will be much better for me to be in a vibrant community rather than semi rural or rural. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am hoping to live near the beach but it’s not essential. I think I will be better placed where I can get out and about and hopefully meet people. Have any other people moved out alone and found it easy to make friends and integrate? Families and couples for that matter? Are there groups like running groups etc than I can join again to meet people? I am expecting to go through a roller coaster of emotions when I move I just hope I am making the right decision. Look forward to hearing from you Tim