I'll try keep this short!!
So we're thinking about moving interstate due to hubby stopping work as it closed down and there are more job opportunities in that industry where we're looking at moving too as well as there's more stuff that will benefit our children (e.g. sports, schools etc). our issue is though that a lot of the real estates require us to view properties before they will even consider us for any rentals, I've thought about just moving there and looking for houses when we get there but I'm worried we're gonna get there and nothing works out and then where we were a couple years ago pretty much homeless but my biggest concern is uprooting our children and if it's going to disrupt them too much.
I guess I'm just looking for some advice and experiences from others on how their children coped with such a big change?
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I don't know how much they charge but you can outsource the looking at properties etc. they might be called a renters agent. They basically act for you in finding a place. My sister did this moving to Sydney and it was a huge help.
When factoring in if it's worth it, work out how much it will cost you in temporary accomodation.
We moved to the Sunshine Coast 7 years ago this week with no house to move into. We stayed in a cabin at a caravan park until we found something, which only took a few days. Our furniture was in storage 600kms away but once we found a place they had it to us a few days. Our son was 7 at the time and he missed the first week of school but settled in really quickly once he started. It was the best decision we ever made.
Get the job first, even if he has to live in a dodgy cabin in a caravan park while looking for a rental. You pack up the house, sort the kids stuff and within a couple of weeks, boom, you move!
Job. House. Schools - that’s the order I’d secure things
Kids are happy if Mum and dad are calm confident and happy
Maybe just lie? Google street view and ask about the area annon if possible? We couldn't go to all the houses when we move down 2hours away so did this. Then try decide on one you love and apply. We didn't love our first house but it was enough to get our foot in the door. We also did this when 24hours drive away from where we were moving but didn't want to live in the areas where we could he pre approved as it was extremely bad areas and probably why they offered fools who had no idea when house was pre approved houses!