Hi All I'm new to this site but have been hovering for a few weeks
. My husband is in the middle of an interview process for an IT job in New Zealand and we should hear by the end of November if he has been successful. I'm excited about the prospect of starting a new life in New Zealand
.
In preparation for the potential move, I have been looking at possible rental properties that are available in New Zealand. I hope no one takes offence at this but I'm finding them extremely disappointing. We currently have a house in Scotland and although it's not a massive house, there is a fair bit of space, open plan, descent garden and nicely decorated. A lot of the houses up for rent look like fancy static caravans, some look grubby with old fashioned decor and kitchens and bathrooms from the 80's.
If we do get the opportunity to move, I know that we won't be going there to make loads of money, we will be going there for the lifestyle change. Nice weather, lovely beaches, beautiful places to visit, great kiwi hospitality, outdoorsy way of life. However the rental market does concern me as I don't want to live in a shabby house. Some of the city centre apartments look very trendy but we have a 3rd year old little boy so we don't want to live in the city.
I feel the cost of the houses are astronomical. I would also want to work when I get out there. I am an IT professional so I could potentially be on a descent wage once I get a job, but until I do we will only have one wage coming into the household. The potential job will be based in Auckland but we don't no yet whereabouts so it's difficult to know what area to look for at the moment.
Are they all that bad? What neighbourhoods would you recommend?
I sincerely hope my post doesn't across as cheeky or insulting in anyway but I am interested in hearing how other expats felt about the rental properties.
Thanks
In preparation for the potential move, I have been looking at possible rental properties that are available in New Zealand. I hope no one takes offence at this but I'm finding them extremely disappointing. We currently have a house in Scotland and although it's not a massive house, there is a fair bit of space, open plan, descent garden and nicely decorated. A lot of the houses up for rent look like fancy static caravans, some look grubby with old fashioned decor and kitchens and bathrooms from the 80's.
If we do get the opportunity to move, I know that we won't be going there to make loads of money, we will be going there for the lifestyle change. Nice weather, lovely beaches, beautiful places to visit, great kiwi hospitality, outdoorsy way of life. However the rental market does concern me as I don't want to live in a shabby house. Some of the city centre apartments look very trendy but we have a 3rd year old little boy so we don't want to live in the city.
I feel the cost of the houses are astronomical. I would also want to work when I get out there. I am an IT professional so I could potentially be on a descent wage once I get a job, but until I do we will only have one wage coming into the household. The potential job will be based in Auckland but we don't no yet whereabouts so it's difficult to know what area to look for at the moment.
Are they all that bad? What neighbourhoods would you recommend?
I sincerely hope my post doesn't across as cheeky or insulting in anyway but I am interested in hearing how other expats felt about the rental properties.
Thanks