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  • newBeg19newBeg19 Melbourne
    Posts: 27Member
    Joined: Jul 20, 2018
    @dee0829 oh I see. Noted on that. Ganyan na nga tlga ggwin namin. 15mins away from cbd is okay na kesa yung 30mins-1hr. Pero we are open nadin bsta makkuha lang ng own place. Goodluck to us all ☺️ Thanks for the info!
  • wengie7168wengie7168 Melbourne
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Jun 30, 2012

    wengie7168
    wengie7168 → newBeg19
    Hi, are you interested to stay in our house when you arrive while looking for a house but we are in wesrtern suburbs which is 30 minutes away to the cbd. However, you have to come earlier than 17 Feb as we are leaving for holidayin the Philippines. The house is near a mall for your shopping and at the same time walking distance to a bus stop. Email me at [email protected] for better communication. Thanks.
  • wengie7168wengie7168 Melbourne
    Posts: 11Member
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    But your commitment is 5 weeks sana or more because we will be away, you have the house all to yourself and because you will be staying in a house already, everything is complete and available and all you have to bring are your personal effects and when you move to your own unit then you could buy your own stuff. That’s my offer.Pls email if inteested as I dont check this site often. Thanks.
  • newBeg19newBeg19 Melbourne
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    @KIKO hi there! May question pala ako, yung sa pagvview ng house is it true na may effect din kapag kasama mo yung toddler? iniisip ko kasi husband nalang magview baka magulo ung anak ko sa viewing makabawas pa sa chance namin haha.
  • KIKOKIKO Melborn
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    @newBeg19 - kami full force noon eh. Myth lang po yun lol.

    Ice breaker nga yung anak namin, tuwang tuwa yung agent.

    Yung anak namin okay na okay sa bahay means good vibes agad :)

    Update as of 31 Jan 2019

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    2018 Nov 22 : Wife Job Hunting commences!!!

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    2018 Aug 15 : Husband First Day of Work Thank you bossing!!!

    2018 Jul 23 : Wifey 1st Day of Classes IRON (ACFE).

    2018 Jul 19 : Tenancy Bond Agreement Signing!! Thank you bossing!!!

    2018 Jul 11 : Big Move to Melbourne, Australia. Stayed with brother's family for 10 days.

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    Thank you Bossing!!!

  • newBeg19newBeg19 Melbourne
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    @KIKO hehe thank you! Werribee parin bakayo? Ok naman po ba ang neighbourhood?
  • fufudoodsfufudoods singapore
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    @Giegie @choknatz magBM narin kami ng husband ko this end of January kasi pregnant ako and plan namin don nako manganak. Pano niyo pala dinala ang mga gamit niyo (nagpa-box or lahat sa check-in)? Sa may Monash area kami, mag-airbnb lang din muna kami pagdating, sana makahanap din kagad ng permanent place don.
  • newBeg19newBeg19 Melbourne
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    @fufudoods hi sis! Congrats on your baby! Dami pala naten magBBM early this year. :) may work nakayo both ni hubby? 1st baby niyo ba?
  • KIKOKIKO Melborn
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    Joined: Jul 25, 2017
    @newBeg19 tahimik naman yung neighbors namin haha.

    panalo naman malapit kami sa lahat

    Update as of 31 Jan 2019

    2019 Jan 25 - Drivers Licence (First Attempt) Thank you bossing!!

    2018 Nov 22 : Wife Job Hunting commences!!!

    2018 Nov 21 : APHRA Registered Nurse - Division 1 (Wifey) Thank you bossing!!

    2018 Oct 15 : Wifey completion of IRON and submission of AGBP-40.

    2018 Aug 15 : Husband First Day of Work Thank you bossing!!!

    2018 Jul 23 : Wifey 1st Day of Classes IRON (ACFE).

    2018 Jul 19 : Tenancy Bond Agreement Signing!! Thank you bossing!!!

    2018 Jul 11 : Big Move to Melbourne, Australia. Stayed with brother's family for 10 days.

    2018 Jun 29 : Last Day of Work (Singapore) -- Thank you bossing!!!

    2017 May 15 : Wifey enrolment to ACFE -- Thank you bossing!!!

    2017 Dec 23 - Wifey PTE (L-69,R-72,S-85,W-69) - Take 1 Yehey! (Nursing)

    2017 Sep 17 : Returned to Singapore.

    2017 Sep 14 : Initial Entry (Melbourne)

    2017 Sep 04 : PR Visa 189 Grant!!! 3 of us!! Thank you Bossing!!!

    2017 Mar 03 : Lodge & Payment (Me,Wifey & Baby - Yehey)

    2017 Feb 15 : ITA - 189 (Software Engineer - Yehey)

    2016 Dec 22 : EOI Submission

    2016 Dec 20 : PTE (L-72,R-67,S-79,W-79) - Take 1 Yehey!

    2016 Sep 24 : Positive Assessment from ACS - Software Engineer :)

    2012 Jan 1 : Started to collect Employment Certificates / Plans of Migration to Australia

    Thank you Bossing!!!

  • GiegieGiegie Melbourne
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    fufudoods said:

    @Giegie @choknatz magBM narin kami ng husband ko this end of January kasi pregnant ako and plan namin don nako manganak. Pano niyo pala dinala ang mga gamit niyo (nagpa-box or lahat sa check-in)? Sa may Monash area kami, mag-airbnb lang din muna kami pagdating, sana makahanap din kagad ng permanent place don.

    See you sa Monash area te. end of January na rin kami. Blessed nga dahil may tumulong sa amin humanap ng bahay.
  • fufudoodsfufudoods singapore
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    @newBeg19 yung husband ko nakakuha ng work sa mga online application (sobrang sinuwerte sa araw-araw na pag-aaply online) kaya mas napaaga ang BM namin, kasi gusto ng magiging boss niya na mag-start na siya by Feb. Ako hindi na muna magwork at pregnant, by that time mga 6months nako (1st baby), so parang nakakahiya na mag-apply at mag-mamaternity leave din ako.
    @Giegie nagpa-box ba kayo from SG to OZ? Buti may bahay na kayo, kami mag-iinspect pa ng mga bahay pagdating tapos mamimili pa ng mga gamit.
  • GiegieGiegie Melbourne
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    fufudoods said:

    @newBeg19 yung husband ko nakakuha ng work sa mga online application (sobrang sinuwerte sa araw-araw na pag-aaply online) kaya mas napaaga ang BM namin, kasi gusto ng magiging boss niya na mag-start na siya by Feb. Ako hindi na muna magwork at pregnant, by that time mga 6months nako (1st baby), so parang nakakahiya na mag-apply at mag-mamaternity leave din ako.
    @Giegie nagpa-box ba kayo from SG to OZ? Buti may bahay na kayo, kami mag-iinspect pa ng mga bahay pagdating tapos mamimili pa ng mga gamit.

    hindi na kami nagpabox kasi mahal din ang bayad tapos may babayaran pa ata pagdating dun sa OZ. nag-add na lang kami ng additional weight sa baggage namin.

    mas maganda fully furnish na lang kunin nyo na bahay para wala na kayong problema sa mga gamit.
  • choknatzchoknatz Singapore
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    edited January 2019
    @fufudoods Congrats sa baby mo at sa work Ng hubby mo. sa feb 10 Ang move nmin and we’re planning to bring all via check-in luggages. Troublesome daw magpaship Ng gamit.

    @Giegie buti pa kayo May bahay na. Di pa rin kmi nakakahanap.
    God bless our big move. See you all sa Melby.
  • pentemp1001pentemp1001 Melbourne
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Sep 04, 2018
    @chokantz may open akong private room baka interested kayo.Galing den kami ng singapore ng wife and kid ko. Fully furnished ung house namin 3bedroom. Kami lang ang tenant so nghahanap kami ng tenant pra sa free room. gamit nyo lang kelangan nyong dalin kumpleto kami ng appliances we can share. Please email me if interested [email protected]. -Lyn
  • carlosaucarlosau Philippines
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    Wow, buti nakita ko tong thread na to. Same situation. Family of 3 but son is just a year old and a half. :)

    October 16, 2017 - Got first results of ACS. Wrong ANZCO, needed to reapply.
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    Feb 28, 2018 - Reapplied for ACS 261313 (Software Engineer).
    April 17, 2018 - Got ACS results. (Result = Suitable)
    April 18, 2018 - Submitted EOI. (189 | 70 | 26313 Software
    Engineer)
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    June 26 - PTE Retake. (L-77 | R-90 | S-90 | W-80) (Result = Proficient)
    July 3, 2018 - Submitted EOI. (190 QLD | 75 | 26313 Software Engineer)
    July 25, 2018 - QLD 190 INVITE.
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    Oct 1, 2018 - PTE Retake. (L-78 | R-80 | S-90 | W-81) (Result = Proficient)
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    Oct 19, 2018 - EOI Update. (189 | 80 | 190 NSW / VIC | 80 + 5)
    Nov 10, 2018 - 189 INVITE.
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    Nov 22, 2018 - Lodged VISA 189. Let's go!
    Nov 27, 2018 - VIC 190 INVITE.
    Nov 27, 2018 - Medicals done. Waiting game begins.
    Feb 11, 2019 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
    Mar 5, 2019 - CFO
    Sep 26, 2019 - BIG MOVE! Thank you, Lord!
    Nov 14, 2019 - Finally landed a job!
    Dec 6, 2019 - Moved to a new house.

  • pentemp1001pentemp1001 Melbourne
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    @carlosau nghahanap den ba kayo ng room?
  • newBeg19newBeg19 Melbourne
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    Joined: Jul 20, 2018
    @Giegie ay ang swerte nga. Di bale sissy kasi may work na si hubby mo kaya no worries na yan. Relax ka muna sa house. Ako 2yrs nako SAHM and I'm thinking na din maghanap ng work pagdating but still titingnan parin, baka kasi magwork ako tas ppnta naman sa childcare lahat sasahurin ko diba. Haha!

    @pentemp1001 San kayo banda nakkuha ng house? :) gusto ko din 2-3bedrooms para pagmay bisita or parent hehehe
  • pentemp1001pentemp1001 Melbourne
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    S epping kami nakakuha. May extra room kami pero kung gusto nyo ng own house nyo pwede kayo tumingin s realestate.com.au .
  • carlosaucarlosau Philippines
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    @pentemp1001 No sir, but planning for BM first quarter this year.

    October 16, 2017 - Got first results of ACS. Wrong ANZCO, needed to reapply.
    December 11, 2017 - Took PTE. (L-78 | R-90 | S-90 | W-76)(Result = Proficient)
    Feb 28, 2018 - Reapplied for ACS 261313 (Software Engineer).
    April 17, 2018 - Got ACS results. (Result = Suitable)
    April 18, 2018 - Submitted EOI. (189 | 70 | 26313 Software
    Engineer)
    April 18, 2018 - Submitted EOI. (190 VIC | 70 + 5 | 26313 Software Engineer)
    May 5, 2018 - Submitted EOI. (190 NSW | 70 + 5 | 26313 Software Engineer)
    June 26 - PTE Retake. (L-77 | R-90 | S-90 | W-80) (Result = Proficient)
    July 3, 2018 - Submitted EOI. (190 QLD | 75 | 26313 Software Engineer)
    July 25, 2018 - QLD 190 INVITE.
    August 25, 2018 - Cancelled QLD pre-invite because no Job offer.
    Oct 1, 2018 - PTE Retake. (L-78 | R-80 | S-90 | W-81) (Result = Proficient)
    Oct 18, 2018 - PTE Retake. (L-81 | R-90 | S-90 | W-90) (Result = Superior)
    Oct 19, 2018 - EOI Update. (189 | 80 | 190 NSW / VIC | 80 + 5)
    Nov 10, 2018 - 189 INVITE.
    Nov 15, 2018 - NSW 190 INVITE.
    Nov 22, 2018 - Lodged VISA 189. Let's go!
    Nov 27, 2018 - VIC 190 INVITE.
    Nov 27, 2018 - Medicals done. Waiting game begins.
    Feb 11, 2019 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
    Mar 5, 2019 - CFO
    Sep 26, 2019 - BIG MOVE! Thank you, Lord!
    Nov 14, 2019 - Finally landed a job!
    Dec 6, 2019 - Moved to a new house.

  • newBeg19newBeg19 Melbourne
    Posts: 27Member
    Joined: Jul 20, 2018
    @pentemp1001 nahirapan bakayo maghanap? Mahirap kasi share house kapag family hehe. Eh both kame wLa pa work. Pero we're keeping our options open, susubukan namin magrent on our own sana palarin.
  • GiegieGiegie Melbourne
    Posts: 19Member
    Joined: Nov 11, 2018
    Hello All,

    andami pa lang galing SG sa atin. Gawa kaya tayo ng Group dun sa Melby. pero open din tayo sa iba of course. at least may kakampi tayo sa ating BM struggle.
  • pentemp1001pentemp1001 Melbourne
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Sep 04, 2018
    edited January 2019
    @newBeg19 yes nahirapan kami kasi wala kami kakilala dito s mel. Ngrent kami ng hotel and within 3 weeks kami nkahanap. Mahirap mkakuha ng room only pg couple lalo n if family. Kelangan din ng referral sa previous landlords nyo (contact number ok na) basta may 2-3references n landlord or agent nyo previously. Also, since wala kayong reference sa AU na previous lease, kelangan nyo mgprovide ng proof of funds to show kaya nyo mgbayad.

    Remember, kelangan mg-apply at maapprove ng landlord ung application nyo pra makuha nyo ung lease. Di ibig sabihin na gusto nyo n kunin ung house at kaya nyo mgbayad ay kayo n ung kukunin n tenant ng landlord.

    Also, may 100points ID n requirement pero madali lang mameet un nsa google lang ung details.

    Advisable own house kunin 3br pra sulit. Kya lang ung 1 room at least paupahan nyo kasi mahal in the long run. D nman nagagamit ung isang room. Kya kami nghahanap ng pinoy na pwede makashare.

    Another thing, pag own house, unfirnished lahat although may iba furnished (usually dishwasher lang ksama) so you need to buy your own appliances and furnitures which is very costly lalo n kung nagsisimula pa lang kayo.

    Kung magstart pa lang kayo at concern kayo s funds nyo, kuha kayo ng room lang kasi usually may furnitures n agad and appliances or kuha kayo ng house then parentahan nyo ung isang room.

    Rule of thumb, mas malapit s city mas mahal, mas maliit ung space.

    Very efficient den ang public transpo dito (bus, train) pwede pa nga mgbike. Malalayo den ang mall dito although pwde mgbus

    Let me know if interested ka sa room lang, may isa kaming libreng room. Send me your email send ko ung details with picture.
  • fufudoodsfufudoods singapore
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Oct 01, 2018
    kami nastress na sa gamit namin...nghahanap kami ng pinakamura na pwde mapa-ship yung iba namin gamit, kulang ang 80kg samin na check-in. ang dami kasi namin toy collection at display souvenirs hindi pwde ipamigay at ibenta dahil sobrang sentimental value...3weeks na lang aalis na kme...huhuhu!
  • newBeg19newBeg19 Melbourne
    Posts: 27Member
    Joined: Jul 20, 2018
    @pentemp1001 thank you for the info. Sige, I'll email you po. My name is Fonda. Thanks!
  • newBeg19newBeg19 Melbourne
    Posts: 27Member
    Joined: Jul 20, 2018
    @fufudoods hello sainyo! Naku ang hirap nga nyan. Mahirap talaga maglipat na madaming dala. Lalo na Sg to oz pala peg nyo. Lapit na ang big move naten. Kabado at excited nadin ako hihi.
  • pentemp1001pentemp1001 Melbourne
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Sep 04, 2018
    @fufudoods sobrang mahal mgpaship s AU since limited lang pwede dalin. Ung ibang gamit n ayaw namin ipamigay pinadala namin sa pinas.
  • ulan889ulan889 Melbourne
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Dec 18, 2016
    I can offer our spare room temporarily..were very close to CBD and walking distance to supermarkets, Asian grocers and Glenroy train station. Let me know if you need help. I want to return the favor because last year someone helped us as well..

    ANZSCO 233211: Civil Engineer
    Age 31 - 30 points
    English - 0 points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15 points
    Work Experience- 15 points
    Total- 60 points

    March 2017 - EA + RSEA Positive Outcome
    March 2017 - Subclass Invitation 189
    April 20, 2017 - Lodge Visa Complete docs
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  • adamwarlockadamwarlock Singapore
    Posts: 112Member
    Joined: May 10, 2018
    Hello @pentemp1001, question lang, yung sa referrals hinahanap ba talaga ng landlords or agents dyan? Or will proof of funds and 100points ID requirement do?

    263311 Telecommunications Engineer : 189 - 75pts, 190 - 80 pts (NSW)
    (Age:25/Educ:15/Exp:15/English:20)
    (IELTS-GT: L9/R9/S7.5/W7, PTE-A: L90/R90/S90/W90)

    13/11/2017 - MSA CDR Submitted to EA
    01/12/2017 - MSA outcome letter received
    01/12/2017 - EOI Lodged: 65/70 pts (based on previous IELTS result, competent - 10 pts)
    12/06/2018 - PTE-A: L90/R90/S90/W90
    13/06/2018 - Update EOI: 75/80 pts
    10/07/2018 - ITA received
    17/07/2018 - Medical Exams (SATA Bedok, Singapore)
    - TB screening for our 2yr old @ Quest Labs, Paragon (est. result, 2 weeks)
    18/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for wife
    19/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for me
    21/07/2018 - Lodged Visa Application, uploaded all documents
    23/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for our 2yr old
    27/07/2018 - Singapore Police COC appointment, uploaded COC to ImmiAccount

    And so it begins.

    12/12/2018 - Direct Grant!

    Thank you Lord for the new beginning :)

  • slim_beechslim_beech Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Dec 01, 2017
    @adamwarlock agents are just collecting all these docs and pass it to the landlords to make a decision. Getting your own place is like applying for a job so, Just because you qualify doesnt mean ikaw na makakakuha ng place.

    There's stiff competition and i'm sure one renting property are probably receiving a minimum of 10 to 30 applications (depende sa ganda ng place) so you need to beef up your applications with referrals. I remember na i attached a letter of intent pa nga sa mga application ko to tell them about me and why I badly wanted their place.

    I’ll give you an example how stiff the completions is. Let’s say family of 4 kayo and you submitted your application to rent a two bedroom apartment. 100 points ka sa identification and your application is beefed up with referrals etc. Pero there’s another applicant na couple lang without kids, the documents they submitted are okay okay lang. Most landlords would probably prefer the couple for sure. Why? No kids eh, so probably they can maintain the place better and for sure both of them are working so there’s no concern of late payments.

    In short, it is really up to the landlords to decide talaga and all you can do is hope they select you.
  • adamwarlockadamwarlock Singapore
    Posts: 112Member
    Joined: May 10, 2018
    Thanks for the detailed info @slim_beech
    In a way similar din pala dito sa SG, although a lot more stiff nga ang competition if 10 to 30 applications for some rentals

    263311 Telecommunications Engineer : 189 - 75pts, 190 - 80 pts (NSW)
    (Age:25/Educ:15/Exp:15/English:20)
    (IELTS-GT: L9/R9/S7.5/W7, PTE-A: L90/R90/S90/W90)

    13/11/2017 - MSA CDR Submitted to EA
    01/12/2017 - MSA outcome letter received
    01/12/2017 - EOI Lodged: 65/70 pts (based on previous IELTS result, competent - 10 pts)
    12/06/2018 - PTE-A: L90/R90/S90/W90
    13/06/2018 - Update EOI: 75/80 pts
    10/07/2018 - ITA received
    17/07/2018 - Medical Exams (SATA Bedok, Singapore)
    - TB screening for our 2yr old @ Quest Labs, Paragon (est. result, 2 weeks)
    18/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for wife
    19/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for me
    21/07/2018 - Lodged Visa Application, uploaded all documents
    23/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for our 2yr old
    27/07/2018 - Singapore Police COC appointment, uploaded COC to ImmiAccount

    And so it begins.

    12/12/2018 - Direct Grant!

    Thank you Lord for the new beginning :)

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