Hi Karen,
Welcome to the forum.
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The first is would it be better for me to apply for a Spouse Visa prior to emigrating?
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How would enter the country otherwise? You will need some sort of visa to get in so I would have thought the spouse visa would be a good option (but I'm not an agent so get some professional advice).
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Would it be best for Steve to secure employment before we emigrate?
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Most people come to Australia without jobs unless they are sponsored.
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Is there anyone who could advise on renting a property for the first few months until we are settled?
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You can check out websites such as
Real Estate, Property, Land and Homes for Sale, lease and rent - realestate.com.au
www.domain.com.
they both do rentals as well as sales all over Australia.
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What is the best senior school in the area in which we wish to emigrate?
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Check out the "PLEASE READ..." post towards the top of the forum since that has links for schools. I can't help you with personal experience there.
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Will I be able to obtain employment?
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You need to check out the terms of the spouse visa if you chose that route to see what you can and can't do. There is a link in the "PLEASE READ..." post towards the top of the forum.
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Steve is a Precision Engineer and I work for Hampshire Constabulay as a Bail Manager. Can anyone let us know if there are any Precision Engineering companies in close proximity to our chosen destination?
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Check whether the Steve's and yours qualifications for your jobs allow you to do them here (see if you can find the associations related to your jobs and check with them).
The sticky posts at the top of the forum have a lot of info that may help you out.
Regards,
Karen