Hi ,
My partner and I are looking at taking off and driving around Oz (we're Kiwi's). When the $ are low we will probably work, probably in Melbourne as thsi is where the demand for our IT skills appears highest. At this point we would be looking at renting a furnished CBD (or near St Kilda maybe) apartment for a period of 6 months. Is it possible to get a fixed rate lease. We will be probably earning good money so we would be looking for a nice place 1 bed, car park, pool - maybe $400 - $500 pw ? How does it work in Vic- in NZ you can only charge a maximum of 4 weeks total rent in advance and bond - what is it for furnished in Vic ? Does the bond go to an independent authrority like a bond board. We dont have references from previous landlords (we've owned our current place for 8+ years) - what will do instead - our property managers in NZ would give us a character reference , bank statements helpful - trying to work out what sort of paperwork to bring. We would have an OZ bank a/c - but obviously it wont be very impressive until we start earning !
What other costs are involved - do we have to pay a letting fee. Is power likely to be included in the rent in an apartment ? Just trying to get a feel for any issues I can deal to in advance.
My partner and I are looking at taking off and driving around Oz (we're Kiwi's). When the $ are low we will probably work, probably in Melbourne as thsi is where the demand for our IT skills appears highest. At this point we would be looking at renting a furnished CBD (or near St Kilda maybe) apartment for a period of 6 months. Is it possible to get a fixed rate lease. We will be probably earning good money so we would be looking for a nice place 1 bed, car park, pool - maybe $400 - $500 pw ? How does it work in Vic- in NZ you can only charge a maximum of 4 weeks total rent in advance and bond - what is it for furnished in Vic ? Does the bond go to an independent authrority like a bond board. We dont have references from previous landlords (we've owned our current place for 8+ years) - what will do instead - our property managers in NZ would give us a character reference , bank statements helpful - trying to work out what sort of paperwork to bring. We would have an OZ bank a/c - but obviously it wont be very impressive until we start earning !
What other costs are involved - do we have to pay a letting fee. Is power likely to be included in the rent in an apartment ? Just trying to get a feel for any issues I can deal to in advance.