Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Sydney, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Setting up Home
Once you have chosen the part of town you fancy (see Residential Areas on p.88.) and found a home there (see Real Estate Agents, p.84), you can begin the jolly task of moving in. What... read more
Moving Services
For local moves, there are plenty of firms (see table) that can be found online (www.sydney-city-directory.com.au is a good start) or in the Yellow Pages. Or, hire a ‘man and his van’. If... read more
Furnishing Your Home
Most rental homes are unfurnished and white goods are usually not included. Sometimes a dishwasher is built in. If you’re not planning on staying that long in Australia, it might be a... read more
Tailors
You can get tailors to make up soft furnishings like cushions, throws and even covers for armchairs and settees. There is also the Soft Furnishings Association of Australia. This... read more
Household Insurance
Break-ins are on the rise in Sydney, so it is worth getting contents insurance and, if you own your house, building insurance too. You can get either from your bank or direct from an... read more
Laundry Services
Launderettes are available in some areas, particularly those with lots of backpackers, but are less common than they used to be.
The demise of the launderette can be put down to more... read more
Domestic Help
The cost of labour in Sydney precludes most people, except for the very wealthy, from having home help and in particular a live-in maid. More common is having a visiting cleaner and there... read more
