benlast Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Just got back from a reccie trip to Perth. My sister-in-law & her partner (with whom we stayed) had a copy of a book called "Living in Perth" by Kobie Hattingh. It comes out annually or biannually (and apparently has done for a few years now) and is subtitled "A reference guide for migrants and residents". We found it very useful for working out what suburbs were affordable and which were zoned for high-density occupation, and it's full of advice and information aimed at someone trying to find their feet in WA. It's available online from bookworm.com.au (hope the forum doesn't filter out the link here): Living in Perth Australia 2008/09 I don't have any affiliation with the book or the author: just recommending it on the basis of experience. That, a hire car, a satnav and the real estate section of weekend issue of The West Australian were all we needed to do a fast and efficient survey of where we wanted to live. Cheers b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minlady Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Just got back from a reccie trip to Perth. My sister-in-law & her partner (with whom we stayed) had a copy of a book called "Living in Perth" by Kobie Hattingh. It comes out annually or biannually (and apparently has done for a few years now) and is subtitled "A reference guide for migrants and residents". We found it very useful for working out what suburbs were affordable and which were zoned for high-density occupation, and it's full of advice and information aimed at someone trying to find their feet in WA. It's available online from bookworm.com.au (hope the forum doesn't filter out the link here): Living in Perth Australia 2008/09 I don't have any affiliation with the book or the author: just recommending it on the basis of experience. That, a hire car, a satnav and the real estate section of weekend issue of The West Australian were all we needed to do a fast and efficient survey of where we wanted to live. Cheers b We have that one except it's the 2006/07 version... we got ours from the Small buisness develpment corporation WA as our visa was a subclass 137 which they sponsored us for... and were sent it along with our welcome pack/smart move kit when we arrived here.... you can phone and see if you can get one to on: Perth 1800 199 125. another good book which i was given as a present before we left the uk is: 'City guide Perth and surroundings" 12.99gbp published by Insight guides min x:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J.and.K Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Cheers b, We've just ordered a copy..... WA here we come!!! ( if we sell our house that is! ) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lee&Tab Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Thanks for the info benlast have just ordered a copy as well ,you should contact author mate must be some commission there for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest julie2g1b Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 hi there thanks for the info of the book i have bought most books going on perth and oz just ordered this one so will be good to read while we wait for house to sell and more info on perth just put another thread up as there will be loads of people interested anything at all will help best wishes julie :wubclub: p.s They only had 5 copies left so hurry up if you want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dave&donna Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Probably a really daft question but have you all ordered the Living in perth book online from australia and paid the air mail delivery charge or have you found it in shops over here because I've searched and can't find it anywhere in the uk????? Donna :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest julie2g1b Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 hi there donna yes i ordered mine of the site in oz and paid the air mail insurance as looked first if any in the uk but could not find it so went back on there site had e mail thanking me for my order today julie :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dave&donna Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Thanks Julie will hopefully order it online if there are any copies left now. Donna :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rache&matt Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 hi there thanks for the info of the book i have bought most books going on perth and oz just ordered this one so will be good to read while we wait for house to sell and more info on perth just put another thread up as there will be loads of people interested anything at all will help best wishes julie :wubclub: p.s They only had 5 copies left so hurry up if you want one Hi Julie, When do you go to Perth? Us in burton and planning to go later in year. Rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest julie2g1b Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hi Julie,When do you go to Perth? Us in burton and planning to go later in year. Rachel hi rachel yea we are going once house is sold welcome to pio send me a pm if you want to talk julie :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest daveintaiwan Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 p.s They only had 5 copies left so hurry up if you want one Don't fret, they had 15 copies when I ordered mine today. This bit of 'advertising' must have increased their sales and prompted them to buy a few more!:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benlast Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Don't fret, they had 15 copies when I ordered mine today. This bit of 'advertising' must have increased their sales and prompted them to buy a few more!:smile: Damn, I should have negotiated a commission! Or a least a beer when we get to Perth... Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest julie2g1b Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 hi all just to say recived book last week very pleased with it has some really good info plus stuff i already knew but nice to have in one place, would recommend to everyone going to perth. julie :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laura_barrett Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hi there Was there much infomation on rockingham in the book? Did you pay for insurance aswell? Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest julie2g1b Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hi there Was there much infomation on rockingham in the book? Did you pay for insurance aswell? Laura hi there it just has references about as for info on rockingham not much really this is the list migrating .................... employment lifestyle....................banking public health/private.....................financial planning short term accom..................buying a home car rentals..........buying a car renting.................owning a business suburbs........................habitat taxation...................current affairs education...............driving/transport telecommunication very interesting read some things are very handy to have yes i did pay the insurance, hope this helps julie :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laura_barrett Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks Have just placed an order need all the help we can get! Lol Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest daveintaiwan Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 My book arrived in Taiwan a few days ago (I didn't pay the insurance) and I have found it very useful. What I like about it is that it gives you a general overview of different aspects of living in Perth and then provides the website addresses. This is great as you don't bogged down in details, but if you do want to do further research in a particular area you can. Definitely recommend it for anyone moving or having recently moved to Perth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glynn2547 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hi everyone, we've had the book and found it very informative, some of the info in there you could easily get the answers of PIO but its great to have the info to hand and it has lots of webb sites to go to, real handy I found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaj Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Excellent - im off to order a copy too! Emma x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rainbow Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Got mine safely without insurance. Very handy book. Concise, balanced (also gives the negative aspects of life in Perth), and thin enough to carry around. Found their list of surburb prices helpful - all nicely compiled and I could write it down beside the suburb location in their map for a good overview, rather than going back and forth to different web pages on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaj Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Got mine safely without insurance. Very handy book. Concise, balanced (also gives the negative aspects of life in Perth), and thin enough to carry around. Found their list of surburb prices helpful - all nicely compiled and I could write it down beside the suburb location in their map for a good overview, rather than going back and forth to different web pages on the internet. I got mine safely without insurance too. I think this is one of the best books ive brought with regards to Oz, very informative and not repetitive which I have found with some other books. Well worth the money in my opinion. Emma x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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