Migrating To Melbourne

[neelu]

Hi All



Good Day. We will be migrating to Melbourne in Feb, 2011. I am really excited and anxious at the same time as its my first time in Australia. My husband is into IT and has been to Melbourne a couple of times on work. I have so many questions to ask and any advice will be much appreciated. From what I gauge on the net is that buying a house in the suburbs is relatively cheaper but i don't know which suburbs are suitable for us, with regard to distance from the city. I have heard a lot about point cook? also, we plan to buy a family home, something not too expensive. Can anyone please suggest us some good options on buying a house in the suburbs. Thanks a lot. Have a great day.

[glen]

hi nill, unfortunately there is nowhere cheap in melbourne anymore. we have just gone through a property boom and prices in melb will soon be worse than sydney. best bet is to find a house on a train line (all the metro trains go to the city) far far far away from the city! <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[neelu]

Dear Glen,



Thank you so much for your prompt reply. I guess we are really unlucky as far as the property price boom goes...............Even here in India and in the Gulf, the prices are just sky rocketing...............

Glen, just a question please. What about Richmond? My husband says its very close to Melbourne. Ofcourse, we will have to go around looking for a suitable house. Can you please give me your views on Richmond. Thanks a lot. Cheers!! Nillufer

[glen]

Richmond is fine. It is kind of trendy and gritty. And SUPER expensive!

[neelu]

Dear Glen,



I guessed so. I hope we get a suitable place once we land in Melbourne. I guess it's better we stay on rent initially and then slowly look around for a townhouse in the suburbs. Glen, Ive also heard about chadstone. will houses be cheaper in this suburb?

Thanks again. Cheers. Nillufer

[glen]

No chadstone it is also very expensive. Though it will be cheaper that Richmond!

[pangs]

Hi,

Even we are planning to move there but in later part of 2011. If Melbourne is avoidable, try for Geelong. Its 2nd largest city in Victoria. Proper infrastructure , markets, schools etc

Best wishes