Sarahkonch
5/27/2010 08:36 EST
Hi there, My partner has been offered a job in Sydney and i am both excited and scared about things. I have 2 children aged 8 and 6 and here in the UK they go to Private School. I have no idea what areas are nice to live in, what school would be best for the kids, etc etc there seems so much to do but such little time - i dont even know where to start! If anyone could suggest best places to live - we dont want to live right in CBD - about an hours commute would be as far as we would move. We would like to be near to a beach if possible, a nice family area, some good schools, activities for kids etc - seems like a lot to ask when you dont know a place at all.
Im getting myself in a panic over a million things so any help/advice would be much appreciated.
Sarah
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NBKH
6/7/2010 19:51 EST
Hi sarah
Have been in your position so know what you are going through.I suggest you look at these real estate websites and think about how much rent you are willing to pay
The northern Beaches area of Sydney is popular but expensive near the sea you can however live a few kms in land in such area as Frenchs Forest Forestville Beacon Hill Allambie Heights Davidson Belrose
Areas like this have the beautiful"Bush" and are close to sea
Commute about an hour
Where is job?
I dont think you need to think about private schools but check out my website and have a look at my pictures I am also listed in the expat resource guide under relocation
Keep in touch
Lesley www.northernbeachesknow-how.com.au
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malong2009
6/14/2010 08:59 EST
Good Day Sarah;
In my opinion anywhere in Sydney is good place to stay as long as you have the means to get to everywhere....
Anyway to me Randwick seems a nice place
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NBKH
6/22/2010 18:15 EST
Hi Sarah
How is it going?
Making any progress with schools?
Lesley
Www.northernbeachesknow-how.com.au
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rbingham
6/25/2010 08:57 EST
Don't get in a panic it's a fantastic place. You want to live by the water in NSW, don't live inland as it gets too hot. Everyone will tell you to live in Manly but it's way too touristy. Head up the Northern Beaches (Dee Why, Curl Curl and further up) and it's beautiful. Can't help with schools but I have spent quite a lot of time in Australia in the last 10 years and those are definitley the nicest places to live. Enjoy!
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rbingham
6/25/2010 08:57 EST
Don't get in a panic it's a fantastic place. You want to live by the water in NSW, don't live inland as it gets too hot. Everyone will tell you to live in Manly but it's way too touristy. Head up the Northern Beaches (Dee Why, Curl Curl and further up) and it's beautiful. Can't help with schools but I have spent quite a lot of time in Australia in the last 10 years and those are definitley the nicest places to live. Enjoy!
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davco
7/13/2010 01:23 EST
Hi Sarah,
No need to stress, I have done the move across the globe as well and in the end you will realise its the best thing in the world, Sydney is a great city - especially in the summer!
In regards to finding the right place to live in Sydney- I am a property buyers advocate. I specialise in buying or renting properties for expats like yourself ! If you would like to see our complete services and are interested in us making your move a little easier let me know and we can go from there.
www.chbuyersagents.com.au
davco@live.com.au
Regards
David
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