Moving out can be a great opportunity to meet new people but it can also be an expensive headache. Like all countries there are opportunists all too willing to take advantage of people who don’t know better. But with a little homework, about where you want to live, who with and what you’re responsibilities and rights are, all should go smoothly.
| RESOURCES | You’ve all used Google before. Just tap in the name of the suburb (or street) you’re interested in and Google Map will show you where it is in relation to your Uni and the City. Map of Brisbane Map of Sydney Map of Melbourne Map of Adelaide Map of Perth Map of Canberra Map of Darwin Map of HobartEnter the street name of the house you’re interested in and the name of your university as your destination and the site will give you all the info you need (nice!) Brisbane BUS/TRAIN/FERRY maps and journey planner. Sydney BUS/TRAIN/FERRY maps and journey planner. Melbourne BUS/TRAIN/TRAM maps and journey planner. Adelaide BUS/TRAIN/TRAM maps and journey planner. Perth BUS/TRAIN/FERRY maps and journey planner. Canberra BUS maps and Timetable. Darwin City Council Hobart City Council$ |
| ACCOMMODATION | High End Accommodation You will pay a premium price at these locations. Having said that the first three offer very high standards of living (can I come live with you?). Uni Resort Urbanest UniLodgeThe accommodation at Allan Street is “cosy” to put it nicely BUT they do 6 dinners per week and take care of all your bills. Although pretty expensive, you move in and you’re totally sorted. See the pics and look at their web sites for more details. Allen StreetShare Accommodation If you want to look for better value options (but more legwork) check out these Australia wide links. Bother offer extensive options for both renting and share accommodation. Gumtree realestate.com $ |
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QUT Resource You can save yourself a lot of heartache and money by making sure you understand your rights and responsibilities before you move. One of the best resources we have found is this excellent site produced by QUT. We advise you read through it before handing over any of your hard-earned cash. http://www.qut.edu.au/sharehousing/ Tenants Union of Queensland From time to time you may find yourself having a disagreement with your landlord/property manager. Keep the boxing gloves in the shed and get onto the Tenants Union of Queensland. They’ll know how to help you http://www.tuq.org.au/RTA (Residential Tenancies Authority) Residential Tenancies Authority is the Government body that handles all issues relating to renting. Want the definitive, bottom line, I know my rights mister, last word? See these guys. http://www.rta.qld.gov.au/index.cfm |
| LEGALS (NSW) | Tenants Union of New South Wales From time to time you may find yourself having a disagreement with your landlord/property manager. Keep the boxing gloves in the shed and get onto the Tenants Union of New South Wales. They’ll know how to help you http://www.tenants.org.au/OFT (Office of Fair Trading -NSW) The Office of Fair Trading is the Government body that handles all issues relating to consumers and businesses. Want the definitive, bottom line, I know my rights mister, last word? See these guys. Office of Fair Trading-Renting |
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