Sea-Changes and Relocations

Did you know that something like 30,000 Australians live in Italy and 5,500 live in France (adapted from DFAT statistics). That's an extraordinary number of Australians living overseas. And there are increasing numbers of us lining up to join them.

With the rise of opportunities such as career breaks, gap years, sabbaticals and seachanges, many Australians are taking the chance to live in their dream destination for 6 -12 months (and longer). Whoever you are, before you take the leap, you'll need a plan. Moving location - particularly overseas - requires good measures of research, persistence, planning and preparation (not to mention reams of documentation).

After making the decision to relocate (for whatever reason), the process of making it happen begins. Getaway Guru can provide assistance in one the crucial areas of your move - sourcing and securing rental accommodation for your arrival.

If you've read Simon Capp's book - Italy? It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time - then you'll understand why getting your rental accommodation right is so important. The introduction on Simon's website says:

"The problems begin as soon as they arrive to discover that their much-anticipated romantic hillside getaway is a grotty run-down old farmhouse in a lonely isolated backwater of a village, complete with a grumpy old miser of a landlord who complains endlessly about the noise".

We can help you avoid these problems by connecting you with reliable, secure (often Australian) property owners.

Using a network of owners across Italy and France, we can identify and source a property that best meets your needs, giving you immediate peace of mind in the time leading up to your departure. Because once you've secured where you'll live, you can then focus on all the other tasks you need to achieve to make it happen (bank accounts, packing, insurance, visas etc).

Call Leanne today on 0425 508 901 to discuss your requirements or submit a contact inquiry and we'll be in touch to assist.