Hi Robbie,

I've just moved from Brisbane to Dubai. Our house will be available for rent in the second week of July but it won't suit your needs as you described them. It's a 1000 sq metre property 3 kms from the CBD, built on two levels, 11 metre pool, city views, double garage, 5 bedrooms and office. It's also on the railway line. Our house will be rented fully furnished including all beds and bedding, crockery, cutlery, leather lounge, 50" plasma TV and home theatre and will probably rent for AUD$1400 per week including a monthly pool service, fortnightly garden service and weekly cleaning service.

Some tips on renting in Brisbane. Get a map of the Brisbane area and locate the railway lines. Work out where your work will be and see if you can catch the train to work. If so, live on that railway line. The train is cheap and reliable and beats driving. Try to find schools on the same railway line if you have children.

The Valley (or Fortitude Valley) is the centre of the young, singles music area and is great fopr cheap eats and clubs but noisy at the weekend until late. Kangaroo Point is a great area to live and you can catch the ferry to the city which is a cool way to start and end the work day. Check out Spring Hill, Albion, New Farm, West End and Highgate Hill.

Hope that helps,
Bryan