Australia Guide: Housing & Rentals

Finding accommodation can be a time-consuming task, especially in a foreign country. Our housing guide explains where to look for appartments and accommodation, how to deal with local estate agents and what to bear in mind before signing a rental contract.

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  Introduction

  The Australian rental market

  Rented accommodation has traditionally been in short supply in most major cities, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne.

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  Rent & other costs

  How much does renting cost?

  Rental costs vary considerably according to the size (number of bedrooms) and quality of a property, its age and the facilities provided.

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  Rental Contracts

  All you need to know before signing a rental contract

  When you find a suitable house or apartment to rent, you should insist on a written contract with the owner or agent, which is called a tenancy agreement.

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  Lodgings, Boarding Houses & sharing

  Other accommodation alternatives

  Another possibility is to find lodgings in a private home, which is becoming increasingly common, as many people have been forced to take in lodgers to pay their mortgages.

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  Student Accommodation

  How to get cheap student housing

  After acceptance at university, students are usually advised to apply for a place in a hall of residence or other college accommodation, such as self-catering houses and apartments.

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