Accom for a few weeks that wont send me broke?

[Freya]

Is that even doable

Im due to head to Sydney with the kids in a few weeks and Im going to be in between houses for atleast 4wks if not longer. I have zero idea on where the heck Im going to stay for that time.

Anyone have any suggestions on an affordable option?

Totally sucks I have zero family to help me out while exDH will be put up in a hotel and walk into a lovely new house

[Lulu]

Uumm serviced apartment, if not caravan park. But TBH, I think it will be very hard to get into the latter.

[thepixie]

AnnaT wondering why you need to move to Sydney - is it just because XH is here? Is there somewhere else you have family or other support networks? It occurs to me that if there is somewhere you could be which is cheaper and/ or there is family support available maybe it would work out better for XH to travel to you to see the boys. Otherwise try looking outside the city, possibly even the Central Coast or towards Wollongong, or the Blue Mountains. It is expensive to rent here and it can be hard to find what you are looking for. Sorry I couldn't be more help!

[Matryoshka]

Can you come to perth until you get a house in sydney? we have stacks of room here, and you're more than welcome to stay as long as you need.

[Freya]

Sydney is my home, and while I have family and friends there they arent able to help me out with what I need most right now. I want to be where Im comfortable and thats Sydney. Totally sucky situation though lol

Tan - wish it was doable but tbh Im avoiding Ryans family so if I went to Perth with the kids theyd be all over me like a rash lol

[thepixie]

OK, that makes sense, I kind of got the impression your family were elsewhere....I'll have a think....

[ubba82]

Can you get in contact with the department of housing?? They might be able to set you up with transitional housing. It is short term but not sure about costs.

[kelebek]

is emergency housing or womens housing an option? goodluck

[Freya]

Can you get in contact with the department of housing?? They might be able to set you up with transitional housing. It is short term but not sure about costs.

is emergency housing or womens housing an option? goodluck

Gosh I didnt even think of that! Thanks for the idea.

[ezymay]

Salvo's sometimes have places. I know there is womens accom at Campbelltown.

[Visitor8]

if you can't get into some temp housing try a caravan park. They aren't super cheap but you can usually get one with a double and 2 singles for around $35-40 a night. Well that is the price I paid last time I stayed in Launceston when I was visiting from Hobart.

[thepixie]

Anna have a look at the NSW Department of Housing website under Emergency Temporary Accomodation...
I'll post the link but in case the mods need to remove it you should be able to find the page.

[Lulu]

Sadly, the way things are you usually have to be living in your car to be classed as an emergency. The dept of housing has 5-10 year waiting lists.

[Matryoshka]

I can't believe no one can help you out in whats a pretty dire situation?! surely family or friends could just let you crash on the couch or a spare mattress even?

Theres an agency here called "parents without partners" which may be able to organise respite accomm if theres something similar in sydney.

[tk1999]

Anna, going to PM you

xox

[Freya]

Thanks for all the advice and support but problem solved.

My sister found a place, and although its a one bedroom unit it will do as a place to rest our heads after long days of house hunting. Also help me save more $$$ (and she gets free help with my neice/nephew after they arrive in a few weeks )

[ezymay]

That's good news anna! A relief i'll bet. I hope you find a great place for you and the boys! Let me know if I can help in anyway. As a local I can suss things out for you!

[Freya]

I should be right now, my sister/Dad will have time to househunt for me til I fly down on the 7th, hopefully someone will rent me a place before I get there so we have minimal upheaval for the boys. Its so hard though not having lived there for ages; if I dont get a house where I want I need to move my housing range further out but I have zero knowledge of decent area's to live. Being a single mum on my own with 3 kids I want to be somewhere relatively safe you know?