You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there.
-ask them for help finding accommodation
-tell them where you would like to live
-tell them the type of place you are looking for
Dear John and Mary-Jane,
How have you been? I have not heard from you since the Christmas party organized by Bob last year. I have some pleasant news to share with you. I have recently been promoted to manager and will be moving to Sydney as part of this new position.
As longstanding residents of that city, I was hoping that you could help me with my accommodation search, especially with inspections and negotiations with leasing agents. I am particularly looking for a place in or near the central business district since I will be working there. I would prefer living within walking dista...
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