hi

[Guest ste n sasha]

Hi to everyone thats doing the same thing we are We have been granted our visas to go to adeliede, we are just waiting for our house to sell and to be out there hopefully by may We are undecided about which area to settle at the moment if anybody has got any info it would be great. We have got two daughters which are 13 and 10. cheers

[Angela]

Welcome

 

You will find a lot of tips / links on the rental & real estate threads that might be helpful.

 

Congratulations with getting your visa, great news !

 

We have meds on the 9th Jan, so hopefully visas to follow soon after

 

Happy New Year

 

Angela

[Angela]

Hi Lisa, welcome back its been quiet without you over the xmas period

 

Ste & Sasha, like Lisa we do keep changing our mind, the website Lisa has created is SUPER

 

Southern suburbs appeal, varied & the one thing I noticed recently is that they are about the same distance from Adelaide CBD as some of the Northern suburbs we are considering

Northern includes, Paralowie, Tee Tree Gully, Para Vista, Modbury

Southern includes, Blackwood, Seaford, Belair, Marion - these suburbs are spread across the East & West

Like everyone I want to be close to the sea, I live over 2 hours from it at the moment so anything less than that is a bonus :!: Ideally I do not want to spend loads on a house, I am happy to keep living costs low for a better location / lifestyle but who knows :!:

 

I think the visas are taking a couple of months from meds (approx) so we could have our visas around April 07 if all ok

Ashley is thinking around July & let the boys finish their final school term in the UK, they have to re-sit the same year in Oz anyway

Tricky is flights are MUCH more expensive during this time (UK hols) so hes now considering June (HOORAY )

 

We are discussing the house sale with friends, who are interested in buying, obviously we won't agree anything until we have the visa. But I don't want to be stuck with no sale

 

So 2007 is going to be busy for us all, but worth it I am sure in the end

 

How about you both ?

 

Angela

 

ps my boys are now speaking to your girls, they are younger but i help with the typing

[Guest ste n sasha]

Hi lisa,

Thanks for the link it is a great help, had a look this morning it covers everything we need to know.

Like you we keep looking at different areas and changing our minds :?

When did you start the process and what visa have you applied for

 

Happy new year

sasha and gang xxx

[Guest ste n sasha]

Hi Angela,

Thanks for info on areas to settle we keep going on the real estate pages but with so much choice I come of more confused than what i was before I went on :?

We are just waiting for the house to sell and it cant come quick enough

The girls have said that they have been talking to your boys Its been a lot easier especialy for paige talking to the other kids because she was a bit apprehensive about going and leaving her friends, but Immogen just thinks it one big adventure which is good

 

From the time we had our medicals we had our visas within a month so might not have wait that long

 

I am sure it will be worth all stress 8)

sasha

[Guest ste n sasha]

Hi Lisa,

Our visa is a STNI 137 and we were shocked how quick it came :shock:

We have to be out there by may to activate them so the heat is on

We had sold the house in october but the people backed out last minute guted :cry:

so back to grind stone :cry:

just hopeing it sells soon

 

xsashax

[Guest ste n sasha]

Hi Angela,

Sent last message back but addressed to lisa soz :? had to much to drink

no good on on computer unless paige is with me :?

[Guest donna T]

What a nightmare to have people back out at the last minute from your house sale - that is my constant nightmare at the moment - we had the survey last week and have heard nothing since - maybe they're waiting for a last minute knock down in price - I hope not.

 

Can't decide on suburbs either - initially thought Cristies Beach looked fab - then read a lot of negative comments - think much like here - it all looks good on paper but you have to be there to really know

[Guest ste n sasha]

Hi donna,

Yeah we were devastated we were so close :evil: we just hope this year is better for us we have put it on now with more agents so hopefully more intrest.

Well good luck with your house sale

When are you hopeing to go?

xsashax

[Guest paula]

Hi Angela,

We have been living in Australia for 33yrs. Spent 12yrs in Adelaide & 21yrs in Perth. When we emigrated in 1973, we just needed chest exrays & plane tickets & we were here! We had a house built at Modbury Heights. However, with hindsight the best place to live is south of Adelaide, close to the sea. The summers can be very hot & living on the flat plains North of the City can be uncomfortable during summer. Seaford, Moana & Willunga I would recommend.Blackwood & Belair are good areas in the hills.

Paula

[Guest The Ashtons]

Wow now weve cleaned the house again got rid of the mince pie wrappers and the champagne bottles i can see my keyboard again,Thanx 4 all the response everybody seems so nice and helpfull and i must say so excited its a big year 4 everyone out their and i hope everybody gets what they are looking 4

no news on the bbc yet will keep u all posted :?

[Guest ste n sasha]

Hi the Ashtons,

I know that feeling, everything back to normal now,cant wait to see that programe :!: When are you moving out there :?:

 

Sashaxxx

[Guest dglamoore]

Wow now weve cleaned the house again got rid of the mince pie wrappers and the champagne bottles i can see my keyboard again,Thanx 4 all the response everybody seems so nice and helpfull and i must say so excited its a big year 4 everyone out their and i hope everybody gets what they are looking 4

no news on the bbc yet will keep u all posted :?

 

15th January BBC1 - no time yet though :lol:

 

Lisa

[Guest The Ashtons]

Wow now weve cleaned the house again got rid of the mince pie wrappers and the champagne bottles i can see my keyboard again,Thanx 4 all the response everybody seems so nice and helpfull and i must say so excited its a big year 4 everyone out their and i hope everybody gets what they are looking 4

no news on the bbc yet will keep u all posted :?

 

15th January BBC1 - no time yet though :lol:

 

Lisa

 

Lisa thanks do u know idf this is a weekly or daily show???????? :? :? :?

[Guest dglamoore]

Starts at 9.15am til 10am daily from 15th Jan on BBC1. Looks like the Wednesday programme will be Adelaide - will be looking out for you Ashtons :lol:

 

Lisa

[Guest ste n sasha]

Hi Lisa,

Thanks for letting us know I will be sat there my popcorn and coke

I will have to try and get video working :? for steve to watch it after his hard day at work

 

Sashaxxx