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thirstywork

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Joined: Oct 19, 2007
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Location: Melbourne-Shanghai
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Posted: Oct 19, 2007 - 10:36 AM
Post subject: Moving to SH early 2008

Hi All. My wife and new born and I will be moving to sh sometime after march 08. We have looked online at HEAPS of info but would like to get some idea where a great place would be to live with a very small ankle biter. I will work in PuDong. We are from melbourne Australia.

cheers M Very Happy

skyline5k

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Posted: Oct 19, 2007 - 12:00 PM

Depends on your salary, job, if you're coming because of a company on an expat package, or if you're coming here, then finding work. A lot of issues. And a HUGE difference in price ranges in places around Shangers.

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thirstywork

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Location: Melbourne-Shanghai
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Posted: Oct 19, 2007 - 07:27 PM

sorry coming with work, about US $5-6K pm housing allowance.

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thirstywork

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Location: Melbourne-Shanghai
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Posted: Nov 01, 2007 - 09:30 AM

Hi all, I know this is a post that has been asked , probably a million times. I am looking for an area etc that will provide some support to the family as I will also be travelling from SH into the whole AP region. Not sure that an apartment will be the best. We have a nearly 4 week old and I have 2 older daughters from my first marriage 22 yo with a 20month son (my grandson) and a 18yo. All will be visiting! I will be working in Pudong for a automotive manufacturer.

cheers.....

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MinniMe

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Joined: Sep 09, 2006
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Posted: Nov 02, 2007 - 10:15 AM

If you move into a villa, try to find one with floor heating, otherwise it will be crazy cold for the baby/toddler on the floor level during winter

Jinqiao is the villa-area in Pudong, lot to choose from.

tvb

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Joined: May 28, 2007
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Posted: Nov 02, 2007 - 10:40 AM

Emerald is a nice palce for a big family, got lots space, but a bit far from Jingqiao area where lots restruants and super markets are, about 30 mins driving, good luck

hautumncloud
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Joined: Nov 04, 2006
Posts: 912

Posted: Nov 02, 2007 - 03:28 PM

thirstywork wrote:

Will you be coming for a "look-see" trip? And will your company provide a relocation agent for you to help with finding residence, helping with wife settling down, international hospital, supermarket, transportation etc etc... I hope you do have a relo company to help, it makes a huge difference. And the agent can provide a whole list of real estate property according to your budget and requirement.