Nadrim Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I had this advice on short term property rentals, is this correct? As the rental market is still quite tight here at the moment, with a lot of competition for unfurnished longer term properties, we do recommend that you consider taking a furnished rental for up to 3 months, to give you enough time to get a feel of the suburbs you like and to secure a longer term rental in this competitive market. Our properties will of course take shorter bookings if this is what you require, with most requiring a 28 day minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 All depends on your budget. We have booked a furnished short term 1 bed unit for our first month and this is more expensive than what we are hoping to pay for a long term house. We have given ourselves 5 weeks to find a suitable long term rental and are collating as much paperwork as we can before we leave to make the process simpler upon arrival. We also intend to contact the local agents shortly before we leave introducing ourselves so that when we walk through the door, they will be familiar with our names. It could be a waste of time, but nothing ventured, nothing gained and much easier to approach someone saying we contacted you blah, blah. I agree that the long term rental market is still quite tight, but I have definitely noticed that houses are not going as quick, one having two or possibly more open days. If money was no object and I did not have my two pooches to consider, then we would probably consider renting a short term let for a longer period. Hopefully, there will be members who have already gone through the rental process over there who can advise you on the best action. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 We took a 12 week furnished rental when we moved - gave us plenty of breathing space .. in fact within the 12 weeks we bought and moved into our house as the lease ended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulr Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 The unfurnished market has changed quite a bit in the last 4 weeks, a lot more availability than has been for a while. I think 4-6 weeks is plenty of time to research and find your area for long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadrim Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Thanks where would people recommend for short term lets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulr Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 We used Perth furnished rentals- very good, also oz house rentals are used a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadrim Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Paulr thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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