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Do your homework
Think about what you’re looking for and what you would like around your new home. Whether it’s schools, housing, certain kinds of employment, health care, access to public transport, access to Melbourne – there’s bound to be a place that ticks all the boxes for you. Think about your spouse’s employment needs and how they can be met too.
This website has most of what you’ll need to get the low-down on different areas and help you shortlist some promising locations.
Visit before you decide
There’s no substitute for spending time in an area. Get to know some of the locals. Ask them about the area – what’s good and not so good. Talk to real estate agents, school principals, hospital administrators, business owners and local Council staff. Explore the different kinds of lifestyle – regional city, a small town or hobby farm.
Rent first if you’re not sure
If you’re in any way unsure about your move, rent before you buy. You can spend enough time to get to know an area without committing to a major financial decision. And if you decide this part of regional Victoria is not for you, it’s easier to explore another.
Tap into the community
Regional Victorians are a friendly lot, so becoming part of your new community should happen very quickly. Through school, work, sports clubs and service clubs, there are people ready to reach out and make you welcome. So don’t be backward in coming forward.
Be patient
Your Good Move won’t happen in just a day. Give yourself time to build the networks and connections you need to feel at-home. Once you’ve moved, make sure you immerse yourself in exploring the area, particularly on weekends and holidays, rather than living ‘between’ Melbourne and your new home. You’ll be surprised how much there is to see and do in regional Victoria and you’ll feel more at home more quickly.
