struggling to rent a property
Hi we are due in melbourne next friday but are struggling to get a property rented for our arrival - anyone got any suggestions - is it impossible to organise while still overseas??? any help/advice greatly appreciated
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Re: struggling to rent a property
Originally Posted by carpentry66
(Post 9733681)
Hi we are due in melbourne next friday but are struggling to get a property rented for our arrival - anyone got any suggestions - is it impossible to organise while still overseas??? any help/advice greatly appreciated
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Re: struggling to rent a property
Originally Posted by carpentry66
(Post 9733681)
Hi we are due in melbourne next friday but are struggling to get a property rented for our arrival - anyone got any suggestions - is it impossible to organise while still overseas??? any help/advice greatly appreciated
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Re: struggling to rent a property
try www.moving-to-melbourne.co.uk
From memory they have short term furnished lets on the website which will give you some time to find something more permanent. HTH |
Re: struggling to rent a property
And for something very short term until you find what your looking for www.stayz.com.au
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Re: struggling to rent a property
Don't even consider renting something long term (more than 1 month) site unseen. Just do a search of this and other sites for horror stories. I know people will report they rented site unseen for 12 months and it was magic but for everyone who has done this you will find one that has rented a nightmare.
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Re: struggling to rent a property
Originally Posted by Kiwipaul
(Post 9735469)
Don't even consider renting something long term (more than 1 month) site unseen. Just do a search of this and other sites for horror stories. I know people will report they rented site unseen for 12 months and it was magic but for everyone who has done this you will find one that has rented a nightmare.
find a serviced appartment and base yourself there while you look. Make sure you get references from either landords or agents before you come over. The Australian's are big on their application requirements for renters here: proof of income/savings, employment etc |
Re: struggling to rent a property
Originally Posted by carpentry66
(Post 9733681)
Hi we are due in melbourne next friday but are struggling to get a property rented for our arrival - anyone got any suggestions - is it impossible to organise while still overseas??? any help/advice greatly appreciated
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Re: struggling to rent a property
Originally Posted by Kiwipaul
(Post 9735469)
Don't even consider renting something long term (more than 1 month) site unseen. Just do a search of this and other sites for horror stories. I know people will report they rented site unseen for 12 months and it was magic but for everyone who has done this you will find one that has rented a nightmare.
I would agree. We rented in Mt Martha, Melbourne. Signed contracts in England. It was a living nightmare. The place was a dump. I strongly advise to stay in short term accommodation (if you can find any!). It cost us thousands to get out of the contract. Parasites ... Good luck. (great webiste by the way .. first post!) |
Re: struggling to rent a property
When found some great accommodation (short term) on gumtree.
www.gumtree.com Lots of accommodation on this site. Good luck! |
Re: struggling to rent a property
Originally Posted by In Exile
(Post 9735471)
+1 for that. photos on websites have an uncanny ability to make shitholes look nice.
find a serviced appartment and base yourself there while you look. Make sure you get references from either landords or agents before you come over. The Australian's are big on their application requirements for renters here: proof of income/savings, employment etc |
Re: struggling to rent a property
agree with all above.
go for short term furnished for at least 2-3 weeks, and get a feel for areas, look at schools, look at long term rentals (they can often be shockers in the flesh) etc etc Kate from moving to melbourne is very helpful. If she doesnt have anything available, im sure she might be able to point you in the right direction. Stayz is good, but you are heading into the summer holiday period, and prices get pretty high. gumtree is ok, but watch for scams. dont part with any money unless you feel 100% happy. www.lastminute.com.au might have something as well good luck :thumbsup: |
Re: struggling to rent a property
Originally Posted by itskaren
(Post 9735702)
When found some great accommodation (short term) on gumtree.
www.gumtree.com Lots of accommodation on this site. Good luck! You pay your deposit etc then turn up at the house to find that the real occupiers haven't a clue what you are talking about and you're down hundreds of dollars. |
Re: struggling to rent a property
Originally Posted by tartankoala
(Post 9735911)
Be extremely careful with accommodation on Gumtree. Well known scams of fantastic properties being advertised for rent at bargain prices because "owner is heading overseas at short notice".
You pay your deposit etc then turn up at the house to find that the real occupiers haven't a clue what you are talking about and you're down hundreds of dollars. |
Re: struggling to rent a property
Our place near Doncaster and Box Hill is available but don't know where you're hoping to settle.
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