Hi Andrew,

Unfortunately I can't help with your accommodation needs, but my boyfriend and I are also heading out to Australia, Sydney in fact on November 1st this year - but unfortunately we're only there for 3.5 months just to 'test' out living and working.

We're thinking about trying to find somewhere relatively cheap to live in Coogee - that way we can get out of the Sydney hustle and bustle, and it's not far from the CBD anyway.

Are you and your partner moving over there for good? I was looking at hopefully working for the Guide Dogs offices, and I noticed that they have offices in Chatswood.

If you find any cheap places to rent, then let me know - gumtree.com.au is quite good, my boyfriend has been looking there. We can't believe the situation with the exchange rate at the moment - it's going to be quite difficult if it doesn't change in the next few months :-(

Look forward to hearing from you.

Miranda