is two weeks long

[markey]

is two weeks long enough

hi all we are moving to melbourne in march 2009 , wont be able to do a reccie trip , and we plan to rent for 6 months when we get there , i am planning to stay at a hotel/motel for two weeks till we find a rental ,

so is two weeks long enough for us to find a rental and get all the stuff sorted to be able to move in , i have never rented anything before ,

thanks

..Hi..well i don't know about Melbourne and the rentals there, but in Perth my brother has said to allow at least 4-6 weeks to find somewhere..we haven't lived over in Perth for a few years and i know the rental market has changed alot since we did..all the best with your future plans..
Tess

[johatts]

Id say longer than 2 weeks too!

[adey]

I'd say longer as well it took us a while to find the rental we wanted as there is a lot on the market but a lot of people chasing them as well. We were in short term for about 6 weeks and found the perfect house after a lot of looking around.

[markey]

thanks guys

i wasnt expecting 6 weeks but if thats how long it takes to find the right place , is a hoteol/ motel the best option then

[Quoll]

I'd be trying a holiday let rather than a motel if you can find one. Split the difference and try for a month. I think once you have found yourself a place, the actual move in can be quite quick but the trick is to get in ahead of all the other folk who will be clamouring for the same property.

[Pinhead]

Get on the internet before you go and try and arrange some viewings or meetings for when you arrive.
If the EAs are any good they'll give you some feedback / advice that may help regarding how long you need to stay in temporary accomodation.

When I lived in Melbourne in 2004 I was fortunate to find an apartment the 1st weekday I was there and moved in a week after I arrived in Oz. I arranged the viewing a few days before my flight.
If you book longer temporary accomodation make sure you can get a partial refund if want to move into your new place sooner.

[mandy1]

HI
I would allow at least 4-6 weeks as you will need to have a look at a few places and there can be quite a few people applying for a property. If you've never rented before I would try and get as much money together as poss so if necessary you can offer rent in advance.
Mandy x

[calNgary]

We recommend 2 to 3 weeks in furnished accomodation,preferably 3 .We havnt had a problem securing clients a longer term rental property in this time,good luck
Cal x

[markey]

thanks really good advice , will have a look about at holiday lets ,and work out timescales for us