Renting and accommodation in Australia by JJ Smith May 8, 2024 written by JJ Smith May 8, 2024 217 Moving to Australia and needing somewhere to live? Find out about short-term living options in Australia, finding a home to rent, flatting, what documents you need and more. It’s tough landing in a new country without somewhere to go from the airport, especially if you have a family. I get a lot of enquiries about where to stay when you first arrive before you can get a rental in Australia because it’s almost impossible to get one before you leave New Zealand. The Australian rental market is quite similar to NZ but Australia is so much bigger, so it’s more competitive than New Zealand for both renting and buying. Like New Zealand, there are positives and negatives to each city and each suburb and it is important to do research before you leave New Zealand, especially before you make any fixed arrangements. Buying a house in Australia Are you a New Zealander wanting to buy a house in Australia? There are some restrictions for foreigners wanting to buy property in Australia, depending on your visa and residence status. Find advice on how you can buy your dream home in Australia and some smart tips to avoid paying more than you need to in fees and charges in my buying a house in Australia post. What you will find in this post: Where to live in Australia Short-Term Living Options Finding a flat Finding an Australian rental Alternatives to a landlord letter Documents Needed for Rental Application Where to look for rentals in Australia Utility Connection in Australia Bond and Rent in Advance Finding Australian Real Estate to Buy. Where to live in Australia It is highly recommended to give yourself some time to find which city and then suburb suits you and your family best before you buy or rent any real estate in Australia and sign into a fixed-term agreement, which most leases are. Editor’s Note: I recommend living in short term accommodation when you first move to Australia. A lot of the apartments and Motels will give you a good rate for a fixed time, e.g. five weeks or three months. Australian suburbs are a lot bigger than NZ, the distance is quite deceiving on a map. When we first moved to Australia we moved to the Gold Coast. After moving from Broadbeach to Surfers Central, then to Main Beach, we finally decided that Brisbane would be better for work and us, so we moved up there. Lucky we had family to stay with for three months while we got to know Brisbane. We ended up living in Bulimba, which had everything we were looking for. The only way we found out about Bulimba was from a Taxi driver after we had been there for six weeks. TALK TO EVERYONE and find out from people who have lived in the city the pros and cons of the different suburbs. It helps to know what type of suburb you like to live in and to give yourself time to do the research. Researching cities and suburbs is quite easy and fun in our modern age. There are a lot of posts like this, with someone’s opinion and an outline of their research. Believe me, we read a lot of articles/posts when writing content. My key search terms when looking for a rental in Australia would be the best places to live in Australia (quite general short info), best suburbs to live in ‘city‘ (make sure that it’s current by the date), up and coming suburbs in ‘Brisbane‘. Have a read of my which city to move to in Australia post to find out general information about the city, pros and cons, the population, climate, transport, economy, and top draw cards to the area. Short-Term Living Options While you are still deciding which Australian suburb you want to live in and waiting for your furniture to arrive, here are a few short-term living options. Stay with Family or Friends The best and cheapest option, as not only will you get cheaper board you will also be able to discuss different suburbs with them as you are exploring. Airbnb Next cheapest is Airbnb! This wasn’t around when we moved, but I wish it was. There are so many renting options. It allows people to lease or rent short-term lodging including holiday cottages, apartments, homestays, hostel beds, or hotel rooms at great rates: https://www.airbnb.com.au/. Rent a Hotel, Motel or Hostel Most short-term Australian rental accommodations will give a special rate for a fixed-term stay of five weeks or more. You will need to contact each place directly (Google search) but the rate will end up close to what renting will be without having to sign into anything long-term. This will give you time to explore your new city and its suburbs. Finding a flat Australia has heaps of good websites for people looking for a flat/flatmate if you are a single wanting a room to rent, rather than a rental to yourself. Here is a list of all the websites that have flatmate listings: Flatmates.com.au – this site has heaps of good listings as well as doing ‘team-ups’, where a few of you band together. Gumtree FlatmateFinders.com.au FlatShare.com.au Flatmate.com Realestate.com.au. Finding an Australian rental The Australian rental market is very competitive, especially in the main cities. Most Australian rentals will require you to submit a tenancy application, accompanied by the following documents. I recommend preparing the below before you leave NZ and having it ready to go: Your last 3 months’ bank statements A written reference from your previous landlord Your previous landlord’s contact information Proof that your last bond was repaid in full (or an explanation as to why it wasn’t) Provide and attach photocopies of documents required to meet 100 points of identification as the guide shows below. Alternatives to a landlord letter I get a number of comments from New Zealanders who have owned their home for so long they don’t have any written reference letters from landlords. The importance of good references from prior landlords, real estate agents and property managers is to prove you’ll be a reliable tenant, that you’ll pay your rent on time and that you’ll treat the property as if it were your own. You need to state/prove that you are a trustworthy person in another way. As an alternative, you can get character references from the former: neighbours, co-workers, or employers. This post has some useful tips for the Australian rental market: https://www.finder.com.au/tips-for-a-successful-rental-application. Document Needed for Rental Application(100 Points of Identification Check) Most real estate agencies will require potential tenants to include at least 100 points of ID. To collect these points there are multiple documents that have a value that can add up to 100 points. The most commonly used documents are a passport (50 points), driver’s licence (40 points) and bank statement (20 points). Below lists the type of documents and their points value. Before you gather the documents make sure you check with the property manager as to their criteria because this may vary for different agencies. If you have in possession the application form then it should be clearly outlined the acceptable documents. How to get 100 Points for a rental application Documents required for 100 points identification check PerDoc Passport 50 points Drivers Licence 40 points Photo ID (e.g. 18 plus card) 40 points Bank Statement 20 points Birth Certificate 20 points Utility Bills with Current Address 20 points Current Tenant Rent ledger 20 points Current Vehicle registration 20 points Centrelink Statement 20 points Last 2 Rent Receipts 20 points Medicare Card 10 points Written rental reference. 10 points Where to look for rentals in Australia All the best properties are snapped up quickly, so there isn’t much point in seriously looking and applying until you are two weeks away from being ready to move in. However, I always like to do my research and get to know the areas in the city in moving to. The more expensive the area, the more desirable it is and lovely to live in. There are always up-and-coming areas, which are cheaper. Houses and apartments come furnished or unfurnished and are generally for a fixed term of six months but more likely a year. You should be able to extend a rental without any issues. The best place to look for rentals is on the Internet… Isn’t that what we do in NZ on Trade Me and Realestate.co.nz? Below are the top rental websites: RealEstate.com.au Domain Gumtree Editor’s Note: We didn’t have all the documentation ready when we first started applying for rentals and we missed out on a couple. Once we got reference letters from our previous landlords and proof that we were great tenants, we applied for four places and got the option of two. We found realestate.com.au was the best website, as it had all the major listings in one place. And remember, the rental market is very competitive, sell yourself as a good tenant. Utility Connection in Australia Connecting utilities in Australia is not as simple as in New Zealand because all the utility companies want paperwork/documentation, e.g. proof of address, 3 months’ bank statements, and driver’s licence and you will not have what they want if you have just moved to Australia. However, if you use a third-party promotion company you’ll get all your utilities connection for you, at the best price, with one phone call! They don’t require proof of address or three months’ bank statements and will arrange all your connections with one phone call. They offer all current specials run by suppliers, which are normally the cheapest and/or best deal you would get if you were to do all the research yourself, from all suppliers… what I did first! Read my New Utility Connection Service post. Bond and Rent in Advance It is normal for landlords to request between 2-4 weeks’ rent as a bond and 2-4 weeks’ rent in advance. This means that you will need to be prepared to front up with somewhere between 4 and 8 weeks’ rent before moving into your new place. Your bond with be lodged with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA) and returned to you minus the cost of any damages when you leave. Buying a house in Australia There are things you need to know about in the Australian property market that are different to New Zealand. Like stamp duty, FHSSS, capital gains, tax obligations on overseas assets, etc. As a NZ citizen, you are able to buy property in Australia and everything works the same as if you were an Australian citizen buying property in Australia. However, if you are not a NZ citizen there are some restrictions for foreigners wanting to buy property in Australia, depending on your visa and residence status. Read my buying a house in Australia post for some advice on how you can buy your dream home in Australia and some smart tips to avoid paying more than you need to in fees and charges. 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Reply JJ Smith February 20, 2025 - 3:25 pm Hi Abigail, A lot of the moving to Australia process is the same, e.g. finding a rental. I’m sure like NZ, is it would be really hard to secure a rental from Zimbabwe or Africa. You would be able to hire a relocation manager. However, that is expensive as it costs approximately $2,500+GST for a international property search service. I have been recommended Australian Relocation Managers by another visitor and can forward you some information from them if you are interested. No matter where you are moving from, the services you need in Australia are the same: – Looking for a job – Seek.com.au is the largest job site in Australia. – Finding a school for your children. You will need an approximate move date to register your kids. – Find some short-term accommodation. It is highly recommended to give yourself some time to find which suburb suits you and your family best before you buy or rent any real estate in Australia or sign a fixed-term agreement (one year). – Book a moving company to pack and ship your household items. Save yourself time, money and stress. You can use the same form on this page no matter where you are moving from. – Set up a bank account before you leave. Then you can pick up your eftpos card as soon as you get there and start living (apply two weeks before you leave for Australia). – Register with a foreign exchange/money transfer provider. They have sharper exchange rates than the banks and lower fees (or none if you register using this link: https://xe.com. – Get your documentation/paperwork ready! You will need character references and 100 points of identification. The main difference is what Visa you will need to work and live in Australia if you are not an NZ citizen. If you haven’t looked into this yet, here is a good place to start: https://zimbabwe.embassy.gov.au/hare/visas_and_migration.html. Please feel free to email me back any further questions you have. Reply Vibi January 26, 2025 - 6:53 pm Hello, We are NZ citizens and are planning to move to Brisbane later in 2025. My question is regarding our house in NZ. We bought our house in 2019 and we dont really want to sell it, can happily put it on rental. However, incase we decide to sell later while living in Australia, do we have to pay capital gains to either NZ or Australia? Thanks for your time 🙂 Regards, Vibi. Reply JJ Smith February 27, 2025 - 4:30 pm Hi Vibi, Thank you for your comment. I sincerely apologies for the delay in replying. Selling your property in New Zealand and whether capital gains tax will apply comes down to your tax residency in Australia. If you’re a tax resident, then capital gains tax will apply. I recommend you read my Buying a house in Australia post, as it covers everything you need to consider as a New Zealander buying property in Australia and selling property you own in New Zealand while living in Australia, including information on being an Australian temporary resident for tax purposes: https://www.staging.movingtoaustralia.co.nz/buying-a-house-in-australia/. I hope the above helps. Reply Taniela Mafile’o August 13, 2024 - 4:43 pm Hi, We are moving to Brisbane by end of year could we get a rental over in Brisbane before leaving here that way we have somewhere to stay once we depart from NZ. What sort of documents will I needs for this please. Reply JJ Smith August 15, 2024 - 10:30 am Hi Taniela, Thanks for your comment. The Queensland Government, Residential Tenancies Authority have put together some really helpful information on before renting, starting a tenancy, during a tenancy and ending a tenancy. The information includes a general tenancy agreement so you can see what information you will need to provide: https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/before-renting. Different real estate companies may use their own tenancy agreement. Please note, that finding a rental from NZ can be hard. You will probably need someone in Australia who will help you, whether it be a real estate agent or relocation manager. This is why I recommend finding short term rental accommodation first. When you have a search through RealEstate.com.au you will see the same real estate agent companies come up. You can call or email them and ask if they are willing to help you find a property: https://www.realestate.com.au/rent/in-brisbane+-+greater+region,+qld/list-1. However, they may not be willing as rental demand is high, so it’s easy for them to find tenants from renters who applying in person. Make sure you have all the paperwork ready. Another option is to hire a relocation manager to help you. They work with you to find a out what you want/need from a property and they make sure you have the best rental application possible, so you have the best chance of getting the rentals you want. They can also guide you on what suburbs would suit you/your family and visit properties on your behalf. Basically, they manage the entire rental application process on your behalf for a fee. I have been recommend Australian Relocation Managers by another visitor. You can read more about their services in the below email. Hope the above helps. Reply Jen June 16, 2024 - 4:11 pm Hi! Do you have any views on using a service specifically to get into a rental? Such as a relocation manager? https://australianrelocationmanagers.com.au/rental-property-help/ I’m less worried about my things being shipped than I am finding a rental! Planning a move from welly to Melbourne early 2025 🙂 Reply JJ Smith June 19, 2024 - 10:01 am Hi Jen, Thanks for your comment. Honestly, what a brilliant idea! Thank you, I will be adding that to my content. Personally I think, if you can afford their service then you will be removing a lot of stress from your move. The only issue would be if you have a job and suburb confirmed that you will be moving to, as commuting is generally a nightmare. Australian Relocation Managers have great reviews, 5 star from 50 reviews, so definitely trustworthy and worth contacting. Please let me know how you get on, as I would love to share your experience with my readers. Feel free to email me back any further questions you have. Good luck with your move. Reply Laura February 4, 2024 - 4:06 pm Thank you for such an amazing guide! I’m looking to move over to Melbourne, but I do have some confusion about what the rental prices are showing me regarding bond (This is on realestate.com.au) i.e: $520 Per Week for a rental place and the Bond is $2,173. Would I still be expected to pay another $2,000 plus for rent in advance? Thank you! Reply JJ Smith February 7, 2024 - 1:53 pm Hi Laura, Thanks, glad your finding my content helpful. You are right about the bond and you get this back at the end of tenancy if you pay your rent on time and leave the property in the same state you found it. Rental bond: What is it, and how does it work? – https://www.rent.com.au/blog/rental-bond-work. Regarding rent in advance, it’s only two weeks and it is your first rent payment. The tenant is paying for the time period in advance and then they are consuming the time period by living in the property. Once the time period is finished or consumed, the tenant will then pay for the next time period again before using it, by continuing on the lease and living in the property. It’s a common misconception is that the rent “in advance” that is paid at the beginning of a tenancy can be held and used for the last two week’s rent of the lease. Rent in advance is referred to as such because it is usually paid before it is due. Rent in advance is not a payment on top of a normal rent payment. Source: https://rentbetter.com.au/article/collecting-rent-in-advance. Hope the above helps. Reply Nicky February 1, 2024 - 8:49 pm I have no questions however I really just wanted to jump on here and say that I really appreciate your website more than you’ll ever know! I’m currently in a limbo deciding if I want to move to Sydney but all the information you’ve been talking about from what I’d need to set up before or upon arrival, to advice on rentals has settled soooo much anxiety on what I’d have to sort out if I do move. I just really wanted to say thank you because it’s helped immensely in aiding my decision 🙂 Reply JJ Smith February 2, 2024 - 4:58 pm Hi Nicky, Thank you so much for taking the time to contact me. It’s lovely to get feedback. Sydney is a lovely place to live. My brother lives there and my eldest son is moving there this year. Good luck with your move. Reply Andre March 7, 2023 - 2:52 pm Good day Wonder if you could direct me in the right direction. We will be arriving in Perth on the 15th of April. And we have secured a rental, but the landlord said water and power are for our own account, so I was wondering how I go about getting those connected, or getting an account set up with companies that supply it before we arrive to ensure we at least have power and water? Hope you can assist. Regards Reply JJ Smith March 7, 2023 - 3:59 pm Hi Andre, Thank you for your message. I’m so glad you reached out, as this is quite an issue if left too late because you won’t have all the paperwork each company needs when trying to set up accounts in a country you have just moved to. When I moved over I did all my research into what were the best deals and companies. When I approached these companies they told me they couldn’t open an account for me because I didn’t have the right paperwork. I recommend using the form on MyConnect.com.au to connect your utilities. They have really good reviews with 4.6 from 485 reviews. In how did you hear about us, can you please put Moving to Australia? Please feel free to email me back any further questions you have. Good luck with your move. Reply Nicole March 25, 2022 - 2:45 am Hi there, Can my children go to the public school if we go rent an apartment in the school’s catchment zoning? Should I enroll them to a school after I move to Sydney with a local address or I can enroll before departure? Can they start schooling anytime when arrival? Thank you Reply JJ Smith March 31, 2022 - 1:30 am Hi Nicole, Thank you for your comment. Yes you should be able to enroll your children in an Australia government school for free if you are in their catchment area. However, availability depends on the school, just like it does in NZ, and I recommend you make contact with the school in the area you plan on moving asap. You should be able to enroll them before moving and they should be able to start anytime throughout the year. Have you read my schools in Australia post? Here it is: https://www.staging.movingtoaustralia.co.nz/schools-in-australia/. Please feel free to email me back any further questions you have. Good luck with your move. Reply Ange March 12, 2022 - 11:37 am Hi JJ! My family and I are relocating to QLD once our house sells in NZ. We will be looking for a rental for 12 months while we decide on where to buy. I have emailed a few agents about how best to secure a property while still in NZ (we would prefer not to bunk with family as our kids are still young) but have had no reply. What is your advice here, if any? We have family that are happy to view the property for us. Also we do not have any landlord references as we own in NZ, and have done for years. How would we approach this? Thanks! Reply JJ Smith March 14, 2022 - 12:25 am Hi Ange, Thanks for your comment. It isn’t easy to secure a rental from NZ, as the rental market is quite competitive. There are always multiple offers on the best places. Firstly, you need to get all your paperwork ready. If a rental company can prove you are a trustworthy, reliable tenant then you may have a chance. You will need to get character references, both professional and personal. These will need to cover the fact that you don’t have any references from landlords. If you can prove your mortgage was always paid on time that would help. Think outside the box at what would make you stand out over other potential renters, e.g. I volunteer at my kids school, so a letter from the principle would help me. Rentals usually list with a two weeks move date, so you can’t start applying until you are booked to go. If you aren’t able to secure a rental before you leave, you can get an AirBnB or negotiate a fixed term rental with a apartment/motel for a month, which would give you time to find a rental. Please feel free to email me back any further questions you have. Good luck with your move. Reply CJ March 6, 2022 - 1:34 am Hi JJ, in regards to the 100 point proof of ID, it states photo ID. Are the NZ driver’s license and passport sufficient photo ID or is it an actual ID photo certified by a JP or Police? Reply JJ Smith March 7, 2022 - 12:11 am Hi CJ, Thanks for your comment. Yes a passport and drivers licence is enough photo ID. The photo ID option is for those who don’t have a drivers licence or passport. For the 100 points you need documents that will add up to 100, e.g. – Passport 50 – Drivers licence 40 – Bank statement 20 – Total = 110 points. I have added ‘Photo ID (e.g. 18 plus card)’, which is hopefully help other visitors to that page. Please feel free to email me back any further questions you have. Good luck with your move. Reply Jess August 10, 2021 - 7:39 pm We are looking at moving from wellington to brisbane around Dec 2021. Few queries. Do NZ credit history / scores reflect or travel with us to AUS? Do rental agencys etc run credit reports and if so where do they get this info from if your new to AUS? Is zoning or getting schooling sorted hard – more worried about first year college? How much time in advance do you think this would take to enrol – starting fresh year (jan)? Loving the info on your site – Thanks Reply JJ Smith August 16, 2021 - 1:41 am Hi Jess, Thanks for your comment. Regarding credit ratings travelling with you Australia, it appears to be a bit of luck when it comes to bad credit ratings. Some people get away with it and some people don’t after they move to Australia. Your credit file is maintained by the same entity either side of the Tasman- Veda Advantage (previously Baycorp Advantage/ Baynet). A ‘good’ credit rating means that firstly you have one (have applied for credit at some stage in the past), and that nothing ‘bad’ has happened on it. Therefore, after you have moved make sure you get some good credit rating before you apply for anything major. This is easy with online shopping through Afterpay, used in both NZ and Australia. For your rental application, I recommend getting as much positive documentation as possible, e.g. old tenancy references, proof of receiving full bond back, character references from people you have worked or lived with to include in your application, bank statements that show money in the bank, etc. It shouldn’t be hard to get into your local government college. Make sure get all the paperwork you need from your school before you leave. Do you know which suburb you’re moving to? The sooner you apply the better. Please feel free to email me back any further questions you have. Good luck with your move. Reply Ben May 12, 2021 - 3:58 am Hi, thank you for all your advice, I was wanting to know where to find information on rates on property can’t really find clear information ? are they similar to NZ or completely different? thank you Reply JJ Smith May 13, 2021 - 1:30 am Hi Ben, I find Budget Direct a really good website for costs of living comparisons for NZ and Australia, which includes rental costs: https://www.budgetdirect.com.au/interactives/costofliving/compare/auckland-vs-sydney/. Please feel free to email me back any further questions you have Reply Mema September 3, 2024 - 8:56 pm Hi My family of x8 x3 adults and x5 children are planning to move to brisbane from new zealand, we have no families in brisbane, but a very much interest in living in brisbane, we are coming to start fresh especially for a better future for our children. What is the possible and easy way to apply for a rental home!! Please provide more information Reply JJ Smith September 19, 2024 - 1:05 pm Hi Mema, Thank you for your comment. Sorry for the large delay in replying. I can’t offer you much more advice from what you would have read in my renting and accommodation in Australia post. It is really hard to secure a rental from NZ, unless you use a relocation manager. I have been recommend Australian Relocation Managers by another visitor. You will need to pay them for their service. The rental market in Australia is very competitive and there is no easy way to secure a rental. Make sure you follow my advice and put together the best rental application you possibly can, so when you are in Brisbane, you have the best chance of securing a rental. You will need to find temporary accommodation for when you first arrive. Sorry I can’t be of more help. Reply Lynda July 4, 2020 - 7:57 am Hi, You’ve a great site here, thank you for all your information and insights. I’m wanting to move once the borders reopen to either Queensland or NSW. What documentation would you suggest I provide to support property rental? I’ve never rented a house only owned my own home. Will this mean I’m unlikely to get a rental property? Reply JJ Smith October 14, 2020 - 10:52 pm Hi Lynda, Thank you for your comment and sorry for the delay in replying. I recommend you get some character references from people you work with or have lived with to include in your application. Make sure you add that being a home owner is a positive, as you respect homes and will treat it as your own… etc. Ask an employer if they would mind being a reference for you. Make sure you have all your paper work sorted before you leave. Please feel free to email me back any further questions you have. Good luck with your move, when you can move. Reply Samantha Katipa December 28, 2019 - 4:34 am Very informative site thanks! Question (not really housing related) Kiwi born nz citizen.I formerly lived single in australia from 2005-2010 had utility and water in my name left with a good name. I am now returning in July 2020 will my name still be good to use there? to set up utilities etc? or would i need to start all over again? it will be 10years 3 months when i return. Thanks! Reply JJ Smith February 4, 2020 - 11:45 pm Hi Samantha, Thank you for your comment. Your credit rating (or credit score) is based on the information shown in your credit report at a given time, and according to consumer credit reporting agency Equifax, information can typically stay on your credit report for up to seven years. Equifax gives the following time frames for different kinds of information: Two years: – Repayment history information Five years: – Any credit enquiry – Overdue accounts listed as a payment default – Overdue accounts listed as clearouts (where you can’t be contacted, a lender can immediately list the debt as a clearout and does not need to wait 60 days) – Writs and summons – Court judgments Seven years: – Overdue accounts listed as a serious credit infringement Unfortunately there isn’t a lot of info on the internet about positive credit rating and mainly about bad credit ratings. You might find On The Move helpful when you move. They helped me setup my utilities when I first moved to Australia and didn’t have all the paper work to go direct to different providers. They also have all the best deals the different providers are currently offering, so you don’t have to waste your time shopping around. Read this post: https://www.staging.movingtoaustralia.co.nz/new-utility-connection-service/. Please feel free to email me back any further questions you have. Good luck with your move. Reply Shivy November 19, 2019 - 1:16 am Love your website JJ very helpful. Just wanting to know if you think its best i look for a property to rent before we arrive in sydney. My partner will be there a month before us working but i cant trust him to focus on getting a house lol Reply JJ Smith November 19, 2019 - 1:17 am Hi Shivy, Thanks for your comment. It depends on the short term accommodation you have managed to arrange. If you can wait until you get there then I would say that is your preferred option. Rentals are normally listed two weeks before available and the great rentals get snapped up quickly. Here is the best home rental site in Australia: https://www.realestate.com.au/rent/. I recommend you start looking asap so you get to know your rental market and if you see the perfect rental then you can always send your husband to handover the paperwork and make a good impression. Get your paperwork together and make sure your husband has it ready incase you find something. You would have read above what you need in the Real Estate Australia post. Please feel free to email me back any further questions you have. Good luck with your move. Reply « 1 2 3 » Leave a Reply to Jim Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
