Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Australian Town Offers $1/week rent

When I first heard about this town offering $1 a week Rent, I was like I need to relocate, until i found out it was actually a rural community but that is still too low, they seem desperate to encourage new families to move in and revitalize the town is offering to rent farm houses to interested families for one Australian dollar a week,the equivalent of 95 U.S. cents a week! Sasa sijui ni Shillingi ngapi za KiTanzania,work that out. But Damn, One thing I learned is if somthings too good to be true, Theres a downside to it.
The hamlet of Trundle, is 215 miles northwest of Sydney, it has a population of 380 which is almost equal to the total students of the St.Marys class of 2007 Form 4 Graduates(could be more).This town struggled with years of drought and is hoping that the cheap rent will bring in new life and help fill up schoolrooms.
Random Thought...
I wonder if theres internet connection and Cable

"The numbers at school have been declining as is the number of people in town," Dannielle Ward, Trundle Hotel publican, told Reuters, noting that things were tough for places like Trundle after a decade of drought."Hopefully this might turn (things) around," she said.
The offer is extended to anyone looking for a "tree change and an adventure," using a local expression that means moving to the sort of rural, relatively undeveloped country area known in Australia as "the bush."
"Are you handy with a paint brush and hammer? Keen to experience rural living?" asks the website set up for the scheme. (www.trundletreechange.com.au)
Interested families need to fill out an application form that asks why they would like to live in Trundle as well as what they hope to offer a rural community, and send it in along with a family photo.There are five farm houses available to rent right away, but successful applicants will need to be prepared to roll up their sleeves and apply a bit of elbow grease.
"Some of the houses need a bit of a clean and a bit of love but they're beautiful old houses," Ward said.One, though, merely needs "a sweep and a mop."
Interest in the scheme is running high, with 130 emails received so far expressing interest...Cheapest people ever! lol! I wouldnt be too excited to live in a rural community. Though its something differnt wont hurt to try.

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