Hi all,
Travelling alone - I'll be in the Gold Coast from late June staying with family, then flying down to Melbourne some time before the 8th July when I start a new job. I was planning to arrive in Melbourne around 4 or 5 days before (around the 3rd July) and stay in a backpackers for a couple of days while I look for a short term let. I was thinking about renting short term, in a fully furnished place, with bills included for up to 3 months until I settled down a little.
I will be bringing 2 suitcases with me - that's it!
I've seen some pretty good studio flats in between the $350 - $400 range. I've been looking around the St Kilda area, as that's quite close to South Melbourne - where my new job is.
Are there any 'gotchas' that I should look out for?
What should I bring out with me to secure a let? (I have my last 2 renting references)
I assume I can move in pretty quick (like a couple of days) from when I've seen the property?
Do these places have Internet access generally?
Does this sound like a good plan?!
Many thanks in advance!