Moving to Brussels to work at GSK near Wavre

Last activity 29 September 2017 by phipiemar

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Carrion00Member27 September 2017 10:08:07

Hi Everyone,

I would really appreciate some advice I am going to be moving to Brussels in around 2 weeks to work for Glaxo Smithkline in the Wavre area.

i could use advice on areas to stay, I would prefer something quite centrally located, safe. Also what my commute would be like as initially I will be relying on public transport.

Many thanks,

SCBruNew member27 September 2017 22:03:50

Hello,
I think you better stay at Wavre itself for the initial phase. Every area in Belgium is self sufficient and almost everywhere is generally safe. So you will find restaurants, super market etc and may not need to be in Brussels. Probably choose your apartment not in the ground floor to be more safe. Later on once you have your car you can decide where to move. Otherwise using public transport you would need minimum 1hr from anywhere (Brussels or Waterloo) to go to Wavre.
Saad

Carrion00Member28 September 2017 16:07:46

Thank you Saad.

I am most likely going to start off in shared accommodation around Ixelles, the commute time is around 1.20hr via public transport. I would much rather stay quite central.

I am using a site called spotahome.com to find temporary accommodation for around a month while I try and find an apartment., Is this a reputable site or do you have any other suggestions?

Do you also have any other suggestions in looking for apartments and shared accommodation?

Thank you!

phipiemarVIP Member29 September 2017 09:37:00

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Hi,

Spotahome.com is to limited as choice. Use Airbnb.com and/or immoweb.be

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