Today marks the day that we have finally looked for accommodation in Wollongong. We have decided to make the move to Wollongong for a number of reasons.
Primarily we are looking for a bigger house, but at an affordable price. Thus moving to another part of Sydney was not going to cut it. Given Wollongong is an hour from Sydney and affordable it is a logical choice. Although a city it is more akin to a large town in many respects.
Another compelling reason to move to the ‘Gong is the wish to lead a more relaxed life style. Don’t get me wrong, I like Sydney, but I like to be able to relax aswell and in Sydney there is just always something on. Wollongong though looks like it will be more like the old Fremantle pace that I fully enjoyed. A pace where you are able to relax if you wish, or find something to do if you wish to do something. Not always on the go, go, go as the Sydney life is.
The final reason is that we are looking to purchase. However, given the uncertain interest rate future we are not in a position to move immediately. Thus we shall rent and check the lay of the land. By the time we are ready to buy hopefully the interest rate situation will be more certain, and heading downwards. Wishful thinking I know, but one can live in hope.
After filling out the rental application forms, and seeing the houses that they are for, and listening to the passion that was dripping from the family I am really looking forward to moving. The only thing I am dreading is the longer commute to Sydney for work, it will though give me time to construct a blog using either a standard pen and paper, or potentially the iPod/Mac. I will have to investigate that further.
