Gabe79 410 Report post Posted February 13, 2018 We're looking to possibly migrate Thames-wards. Anyone living there willing to answer some questions for us? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3191 Report post Posted February 13, 2018 We spent a lot of time considering Thames as somewhere to live, but haven't moved there (or anywhere!) Happy to try to answer questions. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 13, 2018 can be prone to some flooding 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted February 13, 2018 2 hours ago, gjm said: We spent a lot of time considering Thames as somewhere to live, but haven't moved there (or anywhere!) Happy to try to answer questions. Thanks for that! I'll drop you a message in the morning when I've formulated questions with my wife. 1 hour ago, kiwi535 said: can be prone to some flooding We noticed that. I have looked the various flood plain maps and the house we're looking at is not in any of the listed flood zones, and is on top of a hill. In theory, safe. (The ticket will be whether we can get flood insurance or not!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted February 20, 2018 Slight update here. We went to Thames this weekend. The house was nice, but needed a heck of a lot of renovations to make us happy... the town... let's just say my wife and I agree we're city people, and to whit, don't want to leave Stanmore Bay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3191 Report post Posted February 21, 2018 We found Thames OK... Almost everything you need is there, although the only large supermarket is Pak'n'Save (if that sort of thing is important). There's all the usual amenities - cinema, pubs/bars, restaurants, DIY, car parts... But it's not Auckland. TBH, we found Thames too busy for us! But we're confirmed country folk these days. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
