Renting before you go?

[chloew]

Hello

Does anyone know if you can organise long term renting before you go? For example through domain.com.au. If not then can anyone recommend short term apartments for about a month? We are looking in Melbourne.


Thanks

Chloe

[rachelj]

we had to book holiday accomadation. so hope it does not take too long to sort out when we are there.

[jonseywife]

Hi Chloe
We tried to do this recently, but have been told they like to see your proof of ID like your passport, visa, driving licence, bank account, any references or copy of mortgage statement etc before they let you rent (I think they call it the 100 point check ).
Most people get a holiday home first and also, It might be best to actually see the place in person before you sign for a year... you might end up next to a manure farm !!!!!! Urgghh !!!!

[calNgary]

They like you to view and apply for property in person when you are here.Ihavnt known anyone secure a long term rent from the UK.Some are complete pig stys so i would want to see what im applying for first anyway.Alot of folks stay in caravan parks,motels etc until they get a rental sorted,,good luck with everything
Cal x

[Ron & Chel]

Hi all i rang an australian letting agent a few months ago and asked if we could rent before we land he told me we could weather this would be diff when we act go to do it we do have family out there which is an advantage they did say they would inspect for us b4 we committ

[calNgary]

Its not too bad if you have someone here to do the inspection but personally i found this the most important bit.The agents are so strict on the state of the property when you leave ,,if it isnt mint dont expect all your bond back.A good friend was deducted $50 for removal of a cobweb outside!!!The inspection is the most important bit and a good oportunity to discuss any discrepancies you see at the property with the agent.if it isnt wrote down they wont want to know when you come to vacate,,hope this makes sense
Cal x

[Life on easy street]

At the moment the rental market in cental melbourne is red hot

I am currently staying at budjet hotel on little collins street
have got a weekly rate of 390 Dollars. this may increase in january.

This is the cheapest i could find that is habitable.

I have been looking for a an appartment for several weeks
whent to a viewing house in South Yarra 4 months lease
looked ok on the Internet.
could best be described as a sticky carpet afair would sleep on
a park bench before paying the asking rent & over 1200 Dollar bond.!

You may see on the Internet appartment for 200 dollars per week
these are usually restricted to students.

I waisted a saturday morning at a viewing only to find it was
restricted to students , There were several other peaple
that the agent failed to inform about this restriction.

[chloew]

Thanks for all the help and advice! Did you end up to a manure farm then Joneyswife?! Not so sure about sticky carpets either

[jenki]

Hi Chloe,
I can't answer your question but would be interested in hearing what you find out and also what you know about Melbourne.
We're hoping to move to Melbourne but don't know much about the area, how did you decide where to go?
It'd be so great to hear from others who have done what we want to do.
Good luck.

[chloew]

Hi there

My Dad is originally from Melbourne - has been in UK for nearly 40 years now though - and I still have some extended family there. They live on the Mornington Peninsula which is lovely. We also have some good friends who have made the move there recently.

At the moment we want to try the Williamstown/Newport area.Main reason for that is we liked it and it felt "right" when we stayed there last year! A lot will depend on jobs though which is why we will rent fora few months before committing to anywhere. My job is in the centre of Melbourne but at the moment we don't know where my husband is going to be!

Hope that helps!