January 14, 2011

Is your uni’s campus accommodation full, or just kind of gross?

Why not come stay with us? There are heaps of advantages to staying with Furnished Property as a student:

Clean and Well Maintained:

Cleaning is of course your responsibility once you’ve moved in, but we can guarantee you’ll be moving into an apartment that is clean and in working order. Also, we have a maintenance team available to fix any problems you may encounter during your stay.

Location, Location, Location:

Inner City and Inner West apartments are perfect for USYD and UTS students, and Randwick/Bondi area properties are just a few minutes from UNSW. Plus, being in some of Sydney’s liveliest and most student-friendly areas, our properties are a great home base for your social life, too.

Fully furnished:

You don’t even have to bring your own appliances! All furniture and appliances are fully supplied.

Options:

We know that life on a student budget can be a bit tough – doubly so when you’re living out of home. So we have a range of apartments and rooms at a range of prices. With such a wide range, we’re sure to be able to find you something to suit your tastes and budget.

Sound good? We hope so! If you’d like more information check out the rest of our website at furnishedproperty.com.au , or email sales@furnishedproperty.com.au for any enquiries.

November 26, 2010

Christmas day is, of course, a public holiday, so a lot of places are closed. So, what should you do to celebrate? Here are two really simple but fun and popular options:

- Beach Barbecue

Head to one of Sydney’s beautiful beaches like Bondi or Coogee for a nice beach barbecue. Most Sydney beaches have public barbecues that you can use, but get there early! On Christmas day they’re likely to go fast!

- Christmas lunch at an Irish pub

Take a few friends and go enjoy a traditional three-course meal at P.J. O’Brien’s in the city. You’ll have to book in advance, and it’s a little pricey, but you deserve a Christmas treat!

http://my247.com.au/sydney/PJOBriens-Irish-Pub/whats-on/Christmas-Day-Lunch.194095

In Australia, Christmas is kind of a family thing, but New Year’s Eve is when it really goes off! Here are just some of the things happening around the city.

- The Fireworks

It goes without saying that these are the centerpiece of Sydney’s NYE celebrations. To get a good vantage point on the harbour, you’ll want to go really early and take a few friends to spend the day with, as spots fill up fast! Remember to take plenty of food, sunscreen and water – it’s usually very hot! For a list of the best vantage points, go here:

http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nye/2010/VantagePoints/default.aspx

- Darling Harbour

There’s always great entertainment in Darling Harbour prior to the fireworks, mainly in the form of live music, and this year is no exception. Check the website as the date approaches for more details and, again, get there early!

http://www.darlingharbour.com/index.cfm?menu_id=1908&content_id=1183

- I’M ON A BOAT!

One of the other popular options for New Year’s Eve in Sydney is to get on a boat to see the fireworks. There are a range of popular cruise boats you can get on, but they fill up fast, so book soon! No link provided for this one – there are heaps of companies out there that provide the service, so google it and do some detective work. They’re all fairly pricey, but compare prices carefully – some are better value than others!

November 26, 2010

Summer is a great time to get together with friends and share some good grub. Want to do it cheap and healthy? The guys at SORTED have got that… well, sorted!

Sorted is a youtube and online collaboration between British chefs Barry Taylor, Ben Ebbrell and a bunch of their mates. The team are dedicated to providing delicious but cheap cooking options to students and anyone else working on a budget. Here’s their cracking Lamb and Greek salad recipe, a perfect summer meal. And you can watch them make it here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/sortedfood#p/search/6/CQMLVQyFUpw

rump of lamb
tin of butter beans (400g)
shot of olive oil
clove of garlic
handful of black olives, pitted
2 fresh tomatoes
piece of feta cheese (100g)
1 lemon
1 red onion
few sprigs of fresh mint

preheat oven to 180°C.
season the lamb rump with salt and pepper, before flash frying it in a really hot pan to seal.
transfer the pan to the oven to cook through for 8-9 minutes. We like it cooked to medium.
drain the beans from the tin and gently warm up in a frying with the shot of oil, squeeze of lemon juice and the crushed clove of garlic.
peel and finely slice the red onion, halve the black olives and crumble the feta into a mixing bowl.
quarter the tomatoes, discard the pulp and hack up the flesh that’s left.
rip up the mint leaves, adding to the mixing bowl with the tomato.
remove the cooked lamb from the oven and leave to rest for 2 minutes.
stir the warm beans into the mixing bowl and dump a hefty portion onto a plate.
slice the lamb and drape it over the warm leafless Greek salad and enjoy.

Serves 2

November 26, 2010

As the name suggests, this is THE festival event of Sydney’s calendar. Over the month of the festival, you’ll find something to suit all tastes. Here are some of the highlights.

Festival First Night
On the first night of the festival, the city is transformed into a playground, and you can see some of the festival’s best acts all for free!

Beck’s Festival Bar
The Hyde Park Barracks Museum becomes a great live music venue for 14 nights of the festival. Entry is free after 11.30pm. Get there early though – it’s super popular!

Festival Garden
If you’re up for something a bit whacky, visit the Famous Spiegeltent in Hyde Park gardens – a host of bizarre musical and theatrical acts await your attention!

Want to know more? Go here!

http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2011/

November 26, 2010

Everyone loves some fun in the sun, and we’re just coming into the peak sun-tanning season! But before you spend your day in the sun, make sure you’ve got all the facts on being sun safe. Sunburn and sun tan can lead to skin cancer, which can mean not only ugly scars and spots, but also further cancer-related complications. Here are a few things you should do to bring you up to speed:

- Visit this website: http://www.cancer.org.au/cancersmartlifestyle/SunSmart.htm
It’s got heaps of great information about how to protect yourself against sunburn and skin cancer.

- Watch these videos:

If you think a little mole’s nothing to worry about, think again.

- Remember these 5 simple rules:

SLIP on some protective clothing, like a rash vest
SLOP on some sunscreen
SLAP on a hat
SEEK shade
SLIDE on some sunglasses

Follow this advice and you’ll be sure to have a burn-free summer!

July 30, 2010

When you’re living in Sydney in a fully furnished apartment, well serviced by public transport and with internet access, sometimes it can be hard to find an excuse to do some exercise. Well, how does taking in some of the world’s most beautiful coastline sound? There are multiple coastal walks to choose from around Sydney, and this website can tell you about all of them!

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July 30, 2010

Hey there! Now that our new blog is well and truly up and running, we want to know what YOU want! What do you want to read about? What do you want to say? Posting comments on this blog or our facebook page, tweeting us, or emailing me (georgia@furnishedproperty.com.au) are all perfect ways to share your Sydney experience with people just like you! So jump on and tell us what you think!

July 22, 2010

Have you been struggling to get your football fix since the world cup decider? Fear not – The Sydney Festival of Football is here! Watch as 3 international giants take on Australia’s own premier league champions – Sydney FC. Games start 25th July, book through ticketek or visit the festival website.

July 22, 2010

Hey folks! It’s Georgia, the blogger for the Furnished Property website. I’ve just come back from a week in Melbourne, and I had an absolute blast! So I thought I’d let you guys know where are the best places to go with some friends, flatmates, or that special someone to have a great time.

WARNING: This article is super-long, but chock-full of great tips. Stay with us!

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July 8, 2010

Hey guys!

We’ve got two shiny new guesthouses – number 5 and number 7, Oatley road, Paddington – on the market! Have a look at this neat little walk-through of number 5:

Enjoy!