I secured employment in Christchurch from 3 August 2015.
My wife and I need accommodation for about 6 - 9 months. What is the best way to source and secure a rental apartment/ house (preferably furnished)?
How easy is it to do everything from South Africa before I leave?
Also, is it reasonably easy to find a 'not too expensive' car to get around in immediately?
We have been to Christchurch and love it there.
I will appreciate any assistance.
Regards
John
Accommodation and transport in Christchurch
Jgamba
03 June 2015 10:59:13
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kenjee
03 June 2015 14:39:31
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Hello John! 
Welcome to Expat.com
You may gather some infos from our Living in New Zealand guide while waiting for some members to enlighten your queries.
Wish you luck in your new life 
Kenjee
Jgamba
03 June 2015 15:04:21
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Thank you Kenjee. Appreciate it. J
kimilena
08 June 2015 11:23:00
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Trademe is a good place to find rental accommodation http://www.trademe.co.nz/
Good luck
Rammy87
09 June 2015 05:33:58
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I think Trademe can't be set-up from outside New Zealand and Australia, you would require a local landline and mobile no... have a look in trademe in the description as some posters provide their e-mail ids.
Another site to look at is nzflatmates.co.nz / easy room mate.
Thanks,
Ram
prettywitty
23 June 2015 08:30:06
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Also look at www.realestate.co.nz. They usually have rental listings
melenisia
03 August 2015 11:53:56
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Hi John, my husband also just secured a job we're also from SA and we're also in the same boat. Would you like to give me a personal email and maybe we can liaise.
Regards, Mel
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