sboz Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Hi Everyone, I will be arriving in Sydney soon, i'm nervous and excited. I would prefer renting after I arrive, however I don't have a job lined up and will also be searching once I get there. I was thinking of staying in hostel whilst I found a job or found rented accommodation. Am i doing the right thing? any other ideas? Are there any websites or advice you could give me to obtain suitable rent (I know of domain and realestate), bearing in mind I don't have a job and will also be looking. As i will be new to the city, will also be looking to make new friends, any recommendations? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianaussie Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Wich visa are you on? What kind of work do you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sboz Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 I work in IT as a systems analyst and am on a skilled independent visa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Hostel for a week or two to start whilst you are settling in, YHA, Bounce, or loads of other hostels around Central Railway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianaussie Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'm assuming most of your job opportunities would be in the CBD. So plan accommodation as close to the centre as you can afford - but be prepared to pay through the nose no matter if you end up north south east or (the habitable parts of the) west! Do you have a financial buffer until you can land a job? What is your budget for accommodation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sboz Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 many thanks for your reply's, you have all been most helpful. I was thinking the same, but wanted reassurance i was doing the right thing and the communities opinion. I'd either go Airbnb or hostels whilst I found work then hopefully find rental accommodation once I have. Budget would be as low as possible, max $50 a night, prob even less. In terms of location for renting, any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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