OffshoreSam Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Hi looking for some advice about the initial move across. When you guys are leaving the UK where are you staying initially when you get there? Ive been reading that rental agents wont rent unless they physically see you. So just wondering are people staying in hotels? Confused.com Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Hi looking for some advice about the initial move across. When you guys are leaving the UK where are you staying initially when you get there? Ive been reading that rental agents wont rent unless they physically see you. So just wondering are people staying in hotels? Confused.com Frank No need to be confused. Hotels, serviced apartments, holiday / caravan parks .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffshoreSam Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Can you recommend any good sites? i have came across airbnb so far but thats it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus1 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 stayz.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Can you recommend any good sites? i have came across airbnb so far but thats it Well I don't like Airbnb myself, but seems to work for some. We booked five weeks in a serviced apartment which I found by googling "serviced apartments Sydney". Expedia, hotels.com, booking.com, wotif.com are a few of the usuals for hotel options. http://www.big4.com.au for the holiday park options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Air BnB can be excellent. We used it when coming the other way recently - Oz to UK. Found a wonderful country cottage. Not shared and with loads of little extras like a continental breakfast for first day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicF Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 We've also found airBnB to be really good. And we have used stayz to find holiday accomodation in Australia previously, so you could try either. Or simply try typing in to google 'self catering accommodation xxx' or 'holiday apartments xxx' (where xxx is the area you are wanting to stay). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Just google holiday lets for the are your looking at moving too, you will get loads of options pop up. Remember furnished / holiday accommodation is more expensive than longer term rentals but you really need one for your first 3 or 4 weeks. Its not just that agents won't rent you a house unless they see you in person, as the odd one or two will. Lots of properties advertised look nothing like they do on the pictures so its very very risky to commit to a 6 or 12 mths rental when you haven't seen it in person. When you do finally rent one,you will be given an 'entry inspection' form listing any issues, paint chips etc throughout the home,, go through that report with a fine tooth comb as you will be charged for any little ding, oil stain, chipped tile etc that is not on that list when you come to leave the home at the end of your tenancy. Hope this helps a bit Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithmove7 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Bungo this website is fab!! I just checked it out....Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommy Jimbo Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 AirBNB for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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