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We emigrated 5 years ago and brought our house, be lovely to rent it out to a pommi family who want to live in a good suburb between the beach & CBD. 4 Beds, Pool, lovely kitchen, zoned for good schools, etc..... Here is the link for the ad on gumtree https://www.gumtree.com.au/m-my-ads.html?c=2&ctk=QINZn-seWbcJEjG9wscx6A&csrft=090effdc27f92bb71995fcfafbe94ae5 Seller's description Date Listed: 30/09/2017 Last Edited: 30/09/2017 Dwelling Type: House For Rent By: Owner Available: 04/11/2017 Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom Parking: Off Street Smoking: No Furnished: No Pet Friendly: Yes INSIDE Four Bedrooms all with built in Robes & ceiling fans Open Plan Kitchen Diner with dishwasher, Oven, fridge freezer, mixer taps, filtered water tap, stone bench tops & space for table & chairs for both casual & formal dining. Large separate Lounge room – Gas combustion heater, ceiling fans, split A/C Bathroom – Large Freestanding bath, Separate shower, double sink Unit & toilet Laundry – Toilet, cupboard, worktop & Space for 2 front loading machines Split Reverse Cycle A/C Units & Smoke Alarms All windows & doors have fly screens OUTSIDE Pool & Spa bath (Solar Heated) with safety fencing (Salt Water Chlorinated) Remote Control gates providing secure entry & parking for 2 cars in carport & driveway 3Kw Solar Panels Undercover Decked entertaining area Lock up shed Irrigated Veggie boxes OTHER INFO 2 minute walk from linear Park & popular coffee shop, on bus route for City to Bay, 10 min drive to CBD, 7 min drive to Henley beach. Zoned for Lockleys Primary School & Underdale High. Pets at Landlords discretion

hi everyone after 4 long years of trying move across to Adelaide we are finally coming at the end of May, 8 weeks away eek. We despeartely need a rental allowing for our 2 small dogs. Would like half an hour give or take from glenelg area. W are willing to pay rent upfront and indemnity for the dogs , which i can assure they are very well groomed and behaved. leas help in a panic now. We have 3 adult kids, also well behaved lol. So excited to be starting our new lives.

Hi thereMy situation is a bit complicated so bear with me but we would appreciate some advice from those who live in Adelaide currently. We moved to Melbourne 2.5 years ago and recently had our daughter (6mo). We are currently in the UK on a visit making the most of my maternity leave. My hubby doesn't particularly enjoy his job in Melbourne and was hoping for a change of career (currently a Plumber). Whilst in the UK he's been offered two jobs - one offshore working out of Aberdeen for £60K and one in Adelaide working for an oil company for $73K (while he trains). With both options I wouldn't be working. We love being back in the UK with family and friends and seeing our baby girl with them is priceless. We could be very comfortable here on that wage. We don't know much about Adelaide but know things would be tight on 73K and with no family or friends and at home all day with a baby, would I go mad? I just don't know. We don't particularly love Melbourne, it's too big for us and it's gloomy for most of the winter.Can anyone give any advice on Adelaide and family friendly suburbs maybe with lots of Brits? Thanks

MOVING SALE! After 4 fantastic years in Adelaide it is time to move back home...We need to sell our family car and the washing machine! Land Rover V8i - 7 Seater - FOR SALE! (Asking $5,000) Features: Leather seats 2 power sunroofs Low mileage for a 1994! 6 disc CD player Anti-theft alarm Power windows and locks Child-proof locks Airbag SRS Electric mirrors Remote locking Awesome heater for winter! Good air-con Petrol engine Recent repairs: 2012: Clinders re-bored and new expansion tank 2014: Radiator hoses replaced, engine flushed, new brakes, new seals. All repairs done by Triumph Rover Spares (7 Magna Court, Lonsdale, SA 5160) Up to date with all oil changes and routine maintenance. Rego good until June 22! Upcoming repairs: New tires Leaking fuel hose Roof lining saggy Missing a tail-light on the back right bumper (Just wanting to be honest....) AND>>> Electrolux LifeStyle Wash System Front Loader ((**Like New**)) It has been a great machine...many cycle options and "hand wash" option is perfect for delicate clothes. Never damaged anything Great water and power usage. Has a good spin cycle that leaves clothes damp but not dripping wet....clothes dry so fast! This model also has the Cold Water feature...awesome for colors and difficult to find. Love the Quick Wash mode! Asking $450 The car and washer are available May 30th

Anyone interested in this? Town Picnic Saturday 12th April 2014 - 11am-5pm Rymill Park Sounds like it's going to be a great family event (you can even bring your dog) - free entry - bring your own picnic or pre-order one online. Here's the website with the info: http://adelaidefoodandwinefestival.org/home/portfolio/townpicnic/ Also there will be a “how to drink wine with an excitable dog” wine class for dogs and owners in the foodie dog arena at 2.15pm - how good is that?! Would love to meet people there - we have a fair few PIA's going already so you won't be on your own - don't worry if you don't know anyone - that's the point! And if you DO know people, then great!! Who's up for it?

Hi all, Not sure if this is the place to post this, so happy to be redirected if the mods think it's appropriate. I just wanted a bit of advice from other PIAs who might be / have been in this situation. Hubs & I have been out here since 2011 & recently bought a house so looks like we're staying His family are pretty happy for us, his parents visit every couple of years, they have another son & grandkids nearby them so no issues there. My family, however, are quite elderly & were pretty angry & sad when I emigrated, I am an only child & they regarded it as kind of a betrayal and still bear me a fair bit of resentment We went back to visit them last year & stayed with them (at their request) and all was a disaster, with them expecting us to spend our entire time drinking coffee sat on their sofa, & me & hubs obviously wanting to catch up with the old buddies, go out drinking, come back late etc. It was not pleasant. Due to some health scares recently I want to take a trip back next year to hopefully see them before there's no more opportunity, and leave things on good terms. Hubs doesn't want to come & I don't blame him, plus I have 2 more weeks a/l per year than him so makes sense for me to use it this way and him to stay home & look after our dogs. However I don't want to stay in the "family home" after last time, and suggested I book a holiday apartment nearby & see my relatives every day for coffee, lunch, whatever, but then have my own space for friends and drinking in the evenings (all at my own expense, of course). My elderly relatives have gone mad about this to the point they don't want to see me unless it's on their terms, ie. staying under their roof. I've no idea why they want this as a) it made them mad last time when I stayed, and b) I personally wouldn't want someone in my house who didn't want to be there. Hubs suggests I just go ahead & book my flights & accommodation & they will come round. I think this is probably true but it seems an expensive gamble, and while I'd love to catch up with my old mates etc & could easily fill 2 weeks in my home city without family input, my primary reason for visiting is to see them. Alternatively I could wait and see if they have a change of heart in the next 6 months. Or I could just not bother (which is what I'm tempted to do now - spend my money & a/l doing something I would enjoy, but I am sure I would regret that in years to come). Sorry this is a long post but has anyone been in this situation who could advise? Either on here or by pm? I would really appreciate it :-) Kat

City of Onkaparinga Community Plan 2035 Open Day Community Plan 2035 Open Day Saturday 20 April 12.30-4pm Ramsay Place, Noarlunga Centre www.onkaparingacity.com/communityplan2035 Twitter - @OnkaparingaCity FREE family afternoon in Ramsay Place (located between the council buildings and Colonnades Shopping Centre) featuring: · The Amazing Drumming Monkeys · Talented local musician Laura Hill · Kid’s activities and games · Roving entertainment · Rockclimbing wall · Petting zoo · CasaNovas from Nova FM with games and giveaways · Food and drink stalls · BBQ fundraiser with proceeds to a local charity Share your thoughts! Learn more about the draft Community Plan 2035 and how our work will contribute to achieving the goals of the draft Plan. Complete a survey on the day for the chance to win a $500 shopping voucher and a session with a personal stylist thanks to Colonnades shopping centre. City of Onkaparinga residents only. Cost: Free

Dear all, I have been offered tentatively a position in September at the University of Adelaide. I am looking into childcare as I don't want to leave my little girl with just anyone. She will be 2 by this time. I went to see a carer yesterday and to say I was HORRIFIED is an understatement. I could not believe this carer was accredited - the house was dirty, too small for her numbers, and T.V.s were in every room, cats milling about. Horrid. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations? We will likely be living in Broadview, so ideally somewhere near there. We have an amazing carer in the UK that basically treats my little girl as part of her family and that is what I am keen for. An alternative is we use the University of Adelaide childcare centre, but first impressions (by email) are not great. Any help appreciated. I am really anxious about this. Thank you, Sarah

Hello. We are looking for a live in aupair as both my husband and I work.... Can anyone recommend any agency, group or individual who could help? Thanks. We hope to hear from you! Jane

Hi We are a family of 6 (2 adults 4 children)....our visa has just been granted:biggrin: We are aiming to arrive in Adelaide June/July We are looking to rent temporarily maybe up to 6 months just to establish ourselves. Any help, advice or leads would be great Thank you

Hi All, We have been in SA for about two years and have had our own little Aussie arrival here, a little boy now 1. Unfortunately, we are a little isolated from people and are struggling to meet up with like minded people and make friends. We are 41 and 37, and into most normal things - sport, socialising, eating and drinking. Anyone fancy meeting up, bearing in mind we cant get babysitters and the little one does go to sleep about 7pm. ( The joys of parent hood) Mark and Kristal

I'll try and keep this short(ish). Like most others having become increasingly fed up with life in the UK and having 'casually' researched the possibility over recent months a quirk of fate has made the possibility of emigrating to Australia become a reality and we are seriously considering making the move. Having researched a few of the major cities and surrounding suburbs we are keen on Adelaide from what we've seen. We are a family of 4 with two sons both aged under 7. It is looking likely that I will be able to obtain a job based on my skills in Australia and more specifically Adelaide. My wife is a Teacher (Secondary/High School) and from what I've seen she would be able to find work relatively easily (?). I suppose what I'm asking for is: - Similar stories of small/young families making the move in recent years - Are Teaching jobs easy/hard to come by - Areas/Suburbs to consider/avoid - Quality of schooling - Any hints/tips/advice on anything relevant - Most importantly the lifestyle, after all this is the main reason for the move - One word to best describe South Australian or Adelaide Life. Thanks in anticipation. Ross Family

Rugby League Players PLAYERS OF ALL AGES WANTED Following on from the success of 2010 when both senior grades won their premierships and grand finals and the U12's were GF runners up, the Eels Rugby League Club are inviting NEW PLAYERS to join the most successful Rugby League Club in South Australia. We have teams available in junior, youth and senior age grades. Girls can participate in full tackle upto U12's then we have a ladies tag competition so there is a team for all to join. The club is located at Dry Creek Reserve, Corner of Flame Avenue and Churchill Road North, Dry Creek servicing a zone that covers from Gepps Cross to Salisbury, Greenwith and Modbury. We are a family orientated club with experienced and accredited coaches who aim to develop not just rugby league skills but also life skills. If you require any more information please feel free to contact President: Mark Hague – 0410 781523 or email: markjhague@aol.com Registrar: Martin O'Rourke - 0402 227749 or email: eelsrlc@live.com Or visit website - Eels Rugby League Club - SportingPulse

Hi We are a family of four who arrived in Adelaide in January this year. We moved into an unfurnished 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 garage low maintenance detached modern property in Nairne in February. We have now bought our own property and so the rental property is being marketed as available from 12 October 2009 for $315/wk. It may be possible for a new tenant to take over our lease ie. only be tied in for the balance of about 3 months, otherwise it is a standard 12mth contract. It's no big deal if you need to break the contract (as we have) just a couple of hundred dollars re-advertising costs. Details of the property can be found at http://www.realestate.com.au Click the RENT tab and enter this property ID in the search box: 403089828 It's in a fantastic location with local amenities within walking distance eg. convenience store, post office, playground, nature reserve, school, hardware store, pharmacy, fish & chip shop, two cafes, pizzeria and an indian restaurant. Just 10 minutes away is Mt Barker with supermarkets, banks etc. Adelaide city is just 20 minutes down the freeway. Email me if you would like any further information. Best regards, Andrew