housing options on moving to australia
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housing options on moving to australia
Hi Folks,
I am planning to move to Aus and one thing that bother me most is the accommodation part related to the move. Where are we going to put up in the initial days. I am under the impression(after researching it on the forums) that i cant rent a property before i move to Australia.
If that is so, what are the options available to me.
I can think of homestay for 1 or two weeks. What else?
Also, can anyone let me know a homestay placement agency.
I do not want to overshoot my budget of 400 dollars(max) per week for initial accommodation.
Thanks
Aussiepr
I am planning to move to Aus and one thing that bother me most is the accommodation part related to the move. Where are we going to put up in the initial days. I am under the impression(after researching it on the forums) that i cant rent a property before i move to Australia.
If that is so, what are the options available to me.
I can think of homestay for 1 or two weeks. What else?
Also, can anyone let me know a homestay placement agency.
I do not want to overshoot my budget of 400 dollars(max) per week for initial accommodation.
Thanks
Aussiepr
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Re: housing options on moving to australia
This is the one I have heard recommended numerous times. http://www.stayz.com.au/
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Re: housing options on moving to australia
$400 a week wont get you much in a decent area around south Brisbane if your planning on a 3/4 bed house.
I managed to secure a property for rent in oz before I left but it took me to have my sister in law on the ground to fax me the forms and to pay the deposit etc you will need copies of your passport proof of income etc and references before they will consider your application.
Best of luck.
I managed to secure a property for rent in oz before I left but it took me to have my sister in law on the ground to fax me the forms and to pay the deposit etc you will need copies of your passport proof of income etc and references before they will consider your application.
Best of luck.
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Re: housing options on moving to australia
You need to tell people where you intend moving to and once that's been established then maybe people can give you more meaningful advice
An option is to arrange to stay in a motel for a week or two as generally they are cheaper than a hotel and whilst there you can start looking around for rented accommodation. As one poster mentioned you generally need various documents and a deposit before you find anything.
Here's a link to help for now http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin...=bhp&t=ren&cu=
It's a daunting time however loads have done it so it's do-able. Good luck in finding something
An option is to arrange to stay in a motel for a week or two as generally they are cheaper than a hotel and whilst there you can start looking around for rented accommodation. As one poster mentioned you generally need various documents and a deposit before you find anything.
Here's a link to help for now http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin...=bhp&t=ren&cu=
It's a daunting time however loads have done it so it's do-able. Good luck in finding something
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Re: housing options on moving to australia
And I intend to move to Brisbane.
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Re: housing options on moving to australia
Cleveland Terrace Resort, 52 Island Street, 1 hour east from Brisbane CBD, by Train, have some furnished 2 bedroom rentals from $365 pw, but not short term. I think that may apply for 2 or 3 months.
That used to be one of the cheaper ones, for furnished.
But their normal short term rate is about $700 pw.
That used to be one of the cheaper ones, for furnished.
But their normal short term rate is about $700 pw.
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Re: housing options on moving to australia
Cleveland Terrace Resort, 52 Island Street, 1 hour east from Brisbane CBD, by Train, have some furnished 2 bedroom rentals from $365 pw, but not short term. I think that may apply for 2 or 3 months.
That used to be one of the cheaper ones, for furnished.
But their normal short term rate is about $700 pw.
That used to be one of the cheaper ones, for furnished.
But their normal short term rate is about $700 pw.