If you’re considering coming to Australia, to either travel or attend one of Australia’s top universities, you’ve probably got several unanswered questions racing through your mind. Before you get too carried away looking at airfares and planning your first beachside BBQ, make sure you’ve figured out the following basic things you need to know before moving to Australia.
Where will you live?
First things first, have you organized your accommodation? There are many things to consider before you finalize your housing arrangements. As well as considering your budget, think about how close you want to be to campus (if applicable), the kind of lifestyle you’re after – for instance, shared housing or not – and availability of public transport.
If you’re moving to Australia to study, you can start by looking at accommodation offered by universities. They aren’t as cheap as some other options, but you’ll probably be offered furnished places that are within walking distance of your campus.
You can also look for somewhere to live on independent websites like Gumtree, Flatmates or post adverts on social media. However, you have to be very careful and avoid being tricked by a scam. Don’t transfer any money without making concrete arrangements and signing a contact. If you’re overseas and your potential landlord wants you to transfer the money first so everything can be readied for you when you move in, there might be something fishy unless a trusted third party (a credible website or any real estate agent) is involved.
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