Short term rentals

[jamieandlouise2]

Hi,
Me and my better half are looking for somewhere to rent in Perth for 3 months or more in November. We are on a tight budget and wondered if anyone could make some suggestions. We've emailed a few places we've seen but they never seem to reply.

Cheers Jamie

[BullcreekBob]

G'day

Short term accomodation is fairly expensive. What sort of budget are you on? What part of Perth are you looking to be in?

[jamieandlouise2]

Not too concerned about a particular area, as long as it isn't the bronx! Our Budget is around $250 a week and were pretty flexible, we know we wont get a palace. Just need some where to call home for 3-6 months while we decide if we wanna come to Perth on a more permenant basis.

Cheers for the advice on our other posts bob!

[tisme]

Don't think you will find anywhere furnished for a short stay for $250 a week. Maybe an onsite van in a caravan park or a chalet might be worth looking into.

[BullcreekBob]

Our Budget is around $250 a week and were pretty flexible, we know we wont get a palace.

G'day

I think you'll be be struggling BIG time trying to get a short term rental at that price. Even at 250 pounds per week ($625) and you wouldn't find it easy.

Do you have family or friends you could stay with? Otherwise you might need to look at renting a 1 bedroom flat for a year at around $200/week and buying / renting some furniture then trying to get someone to take over your lease when you want to move out. The other suggestion of a caravan might be the way to go.

[jamieandlouise2]

We found a few flats/units for $200-$250 a week on 6 month terms, but they never get back to us. I think to sort something before we arrive would mean looking at the holiday let market which is really expensive. Wish i hadn't decided to take a year off work to finish my degree and concerntrated on making a big pile of cash to bring now!!!

[tisme]

The way the rental market is at the moment Property managers don't need to go chasing for tenants, Prospective tenants out weigh available properties. Maybe get a short term rental until you can secure something more permanent and cheaper.

[jamieandlouise2]

Prob best book into a hotel and look when we arrive then. Are there people letting properties privately in the local press too like in uk?

[tisme]

People do advertise privately in various papers. Try The West Australian,
Sunday Times, Quokka, also some suburbs have a local newpaper that comes out weekly which you can pick up in newagents or deli's.
www.wotif.com.au is a website for holiday accommodation.
Good luck.