Thinking of moving to Tassie

**Xavie** · 4th February 2009, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by stooge

Hi Xavie,

Mate theres always good and bad points to any place you live. The question is does the bad points outweight the good? (sounds like that is what is happening where you currently live).

Tassie is a majical place, especially if your the type that likes out doors. If your materialistic, dont bother as you wont get the income like you do in Melb or Syd.

Everything is a trade off, some things are more expensive than others, but you make up for it in other areas. The University has a good reputation so far, and there is a load of international students at both campus (Hbt and Ltn).

As for accommodation, maybe it would be an idea to rent for 12 months and see. We did this when we moved down here 11 years ago from Sydney. After the year or so, we decided to stat and bought propoerty.

Climate wise, well its south! Winter can get very cold (but not sub 0). However, driving through national parks on a snowy track is one of the best days you will remember. The air is incredibly fresh, theres something that is quite beautifull and peaceful about driving in these conditions.

Anyway, ill stop rambling. Best of luck with your decision, and if you do come down for visits give us a shout so we can take you around the traps

Sounds awesome stooge. And nothing like a good cold winter which I am use to anyway and have never disliked.

It is infact the outdoor pursuits which is a big attraction to me down there.

My friend who is a chef there says once you find the good places to eat it is not only cheaper then sydney but also the food is better and more variety!!! I can't wait!

**digger** · 4th February 2009, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by aew849

Concur with Dee Jay re: It will be what you make of it.

Having moved about 15 times in the past 20 years (serving in the forces does that to ya) in cluding the length of UK and between the coats of Australia, a town is a town is a town - but its the people that make the difference.

I wouldn't mind giving Tasweigianland a run...it's just that the winter's are soooo miserable (reminds me of my pommyland stint). Having grown up in Perth, summers are supposed to be over 40!

Even better, JC works down in Hobart, so all the Landy assistance is there!

aew849
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does the vatican know???
I think theyve been waiting for him to come back for a while....

digger

(and appropriate that he is a landy man)

LWB123 · 4th February 2009, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by Xavie

I am concerned that the uni will be 2nd rate in tassie but this will be one of the next things I look into.

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Suppose it is the former Taswegian in me rising to the bait, but I am curious to know why you think the unis in Tas would necessarily be second rate?

More than a few of the mainland efforts would give any uni a hard run for that award.

Suggest a bit of tact when you meet your new neighbours will go a long way to enjoying the many great things (including 1st rate education opportunities) that the Island State has to offer in spades. ................

**Xavie** · 4th February 2009, 09:24 AM

I don't think it is unreasonable to think it may be. It is like any uni I suspect they fail in some areas and are great in others. Until it is checked out you just never know what it will be like.

It seems my comment annoyed you. I apologise for that. Have you studied there?

LWB123 · 4th February 2009, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Xavie

Have you studied there?

Yes.

Best of luck if you choose to do so too.

**Phoenix** · 4th February 2009, 09:53 AM

Actually I believe that the University of Tasmania ranks right up there,. I know when I did my BComp it was one of the more respected computing degrees for example.

**Utemad** · 4th February 2009, 10:07 AM

I'd love to live in Tassie. We tried but I couldn't get work down there.
No doubt it would be easier to get work if you moved there first but we weren't prepared to do that.
Fantastic place.

**Jock The Rock** · 4th February 2009, 10:41 AM

Have you thought about more inland?

My old man lives on a farm in an area called Glengarry. Its in the country, so good air quality, its quiet, everyone waves, good pub and a small town 10mins drive away.

I was brought up there so Im most likely going to be bias

, but the area was pretty good. The weather is varied. Good rainfall, its snowed twice since I lived there. Its a 30 min drive to Launceston

Heres a picture of the valley he lives in

All of this area is pretty much the same

With a bit of searching you could find a semi-rural property within your price range

Defender=1st also knows the area as he has done a fair bit of shooting on numerous properties

Not sure if this will help, but hope it does

Good luck mate, and if you do come down for a look see give us a yell

**Shonky** · 4th February 2009, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Xavie

Thanks Shonky. I'm suprised to hear about it being better for work! it seemed very..... I'm not going to say it on here but undesirable down there.

Sorry - should have been more clear.

I don't mean to say they are better, just that NSW isn't particularly good (at the moment) either.

They are a secretive bunch down there in Tassie - they might be better, or somehow... worse!

**Xavie** · 4th February 2009, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by Jock The Rock

Have you thought about more inland?

My old man lives on a farm in an area called Glengarry. Its in the country, so good air quality, its quiet, everyone waves, good pub and a small town 10mins drive away.

I was brought up there so Im most likely going to be bias

, but the area was pretty good. The weather is varied. Good rainfall, its snowed twice since I lived there. Its a 30 min drive to Launceston

With a bit of searching you could find a semi-rural property within your price range

Defender=1st also knows the area as he has done a fair bit of shooting on numerous properties

Not sure if this will help, but hope it does

Good luck mate, and if you do come down for a look see give us a yell

Thanks Jock, I did infact consider a place rural. it is $170,000. It has 25 acres and a liveable "shed". Draw back was it is powered by solar and the system which is installed just would not cope with much. And I don't want to then rock up and have to install another 30 grand worth of cells. I am a late night studier and somehow I could see the power not lasting! I guess as well for me the internet is integral to studying and although not 100% sure I doubt it would have anything but dial-up.... and I'm not going back to that. HAHA!

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