Accommodation and transport in Christchurch

3POSTS

10 years ago

I secured employment in Christchurch from 3 August 2015.

My wife and I need accommodation for about 6 - 9 months.聽 What is the best way to source and secure a rental apartment/ house (preferably furnished)?聽

How easy is it to do everything from South Africa before I leave?

Also, is it reasonably easy to find a 'not too expensive' car to get around in immediately?

We have been to Christchurch and love it there.

I will appreciate any assistance.聽

Regards

John

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kenjee ViP

19610POSTS

10 years ago

Hello John!

Welcome to 大咖福利影院

You may gather some infos from our Living in New Zealand guide while waiting for some members to enlighten your queries.

Wish you luck in your new life

Kenjee

Jgamba Member

3POSTS

10 years ago

Thank you Kenjee. Appreciate it. J

kimilena New member

6POSTS

10 years ago

Trademe is a good place to find rental accommodation
Good luck

Rammy87 Serial expat

380POSTS

10 years ago

I think Trademe can't be set-up from outside New Zealand and Australia, you would require a local landline and mobile no... have a look in trademe in the description as some posters provide their e-mail ids.

Another site to look at is nzflatmates.co.nz / easy room mate.

Thanks,

Ram

prettywitty Active member

41POSTS

10 years ago

Also look at . They usually have rental listings

melenisia Member

15POSTS

10 years ago

Hi John, my husband also just secured a job we're also from SA and we're also in the same boat. Would you like to give me a personal email and maybe we can liaise.

Regards, Mel