ok so ignore my last post lol... Should have read through all the replies first

and wow emerald is really exxy isn't it.. sheesh..

Has he asked his employers about removalists and accomodation?? They can help out if they have the contacts
Yep, rental prices in these towns are outrageous! My DH is lucky to receive a rent allowance in his pay, which is based on the 'average' rental in town, according to the REIQ (currently it is $750 per week average) There are houses where the drive in use to be, that are being rented for $1000 per week and they look like styrofoam walls that just click in to place on the floor...kid you not!