Embarking on a journey to a new country is both an exciting and challenging endeavor, and one of the fundamental aspects to consider when planning your move to Australia is securing suitable accommodation.
Choosing the right place to live is crucial as it lays the foundation for your new life. This article explores key considerations and tips for finding accommodation before travel to Australia.
Research and planning:
Before setting foot in Australia, it is essential to do a thorough research about the cities or regions you are considering. Australia is a vast country with diverse climates, cultures, and job opportunities. Factors like employment prospects, lifestyle preferences, and proximity to public transport should guide your decision-making.
In this article, I would like to share my experiences about finding accommodation before travel to Australia to help you solve this issue if you are in the same step. There are several ways for finding a suitable place for accommodation.
Booking a hotel
Book a hotel before your arrival. This option might not be suitable for a person who wants to stay for long-term because the expenses of staying in a hotel are very high. Just in case if you decide to book a reservation on a hotel visit booking.com. Simply create an account and reserve a hotel, flight or a rental car.
Ask a friend
If you have a friend in the country of your destination, call and ask about the accommodation. Maybe your friend can share apartment with you for a couple of weeks. Please note that expenses and living costs especially in Australia are very high. It’s better to talk about the expenses with your friend in advance to make him sure that you will share your expenses.
Flatmates platform
If you don’t have a friend to call, you can find one as a roommate. Simply join the social communities and send your request to find a person looking for a roommate. One of the most popular platforms that helps you find a room to rent or a shared apartment is flatmates. Here is the link to Flatmates website or download the application on your phone.
Finding a shared apartment is more beneficial for single travelers. If you are a couple or have children, it will be difficult to share a room or an apartment with other people. Because your tastes and interests, quality of living, and many other factors might be vary from one family to another. So, Airbnb might be suitable for you.
Airbnb
Airbnb is the most popular and famous application for finding accommodation for short-term stays. The prices on Airbnb might be different based on the locations, type of property, holiday time, and high seasons. There are a couple of important tips that you should be aware before booking, during your stay, and when you want to leave the place. Visit Airbnb website and install the application on your phone.
Read my story and experiences with airbnb
Read my experiences when I completed my first booking with Airbnb.
Rental an apartment
Booking an apartment from Airbnb for period between 3 and 4 weeks should be enough to do your initial settlement and find a place to rent for at least six month or more.
Rent an apartment in Australia for first time can be a challenge. It needs a strong rental profile like strong tenancy background, job references, agent references and proof of income. These options make it difficult for new commers to Australia to rent an apartment. There are several tips to make it easier to hunt an apartment for the first time.
How to rent an apartment in Australia?
Don’t miss my experiences about first apartment I rented in Sydney, Australia.
Prepare your checklist
It is important to gather as much information as you can about your destination. There is no difference if it is Australia or any other country. Learn more about the climate, weather changes, culture, job opportunities, how much you want to be near your workplace or your children schools, and many more. Then, you can manage your time and budget better.
Make sure you are prepared with a checklist of all activities that you need to do after entering to Australia from visa and customs regulations and transportation. here is a comprehensive article that helps you to prepare your checklist not to miss any necessary thins.
A comprehensive checklist for traveling to Australia
A checklist of activities for travelling to Australia and things to do after entry.
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