Rental accommodation can be a quite trying experience.
HOT TIP: Get you Tax File Number (TFN)
from the Tax Department straight away and get a bank account as
soon as you can. This makes life a whole lot easier when it comes
to paperwork. If you don't do this you may be in for a struggle.
Decide where you want to stay (i.e. what suburb?). Check for local
transport, shops, the beach location, etc.
You have to call to the various real estate agents in that particular
area so take a look at the listings we have.
Some real estate agents can be very unhelpful to John or Jill backpacker.
This is because they are wankers. You must struggle on, nonetheless
Alternatively check the local papers for share accommodation and
look out for the mid week sections in all the papers and the big
accommodation sections at the weekend.
In Australia, you may need to have Australian references for applying
for a house/flat. It would be good if you have these together before
you set out.
