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Renting flats, apartments and houses in Brisbane

Most rentals in Brisbane are private properties let through estate agents or direct by the owner. Leases tend to be for 6 months. Most rental properties are unfurnished and include the stove (cooker) but not refrigerators, washing machines etc.

If you are moving to Brisbane, it is difficult to arrange a rental property before you arrive here and, unless you have friends or family to stay with, you may need to arrange some temporary accommodation in hotels, B&B or backpackers hostels.

We've found that finding a place to rent often involves

checking online listings for open houses. These often start in the two or three weeks before the current tenants leave.
selecting those that fit your budget and other requirements and driving (public transport is rarely adequate for this) to each of the likely listings. Many properties won't fit expectations and can be crossed off your list without an inspection.
Check likely places carefully for traffic/train noise, safety, condition of the fixtures and fittings, neighbours, etc
When you've finally found somewhere, references are usually required, which can make it difficult if you've just moved to Brisbane or haven't rented before.
You will need money for your bond (often 4 weeks rent), rent in advance (usually 2 weeks), putting on electricity, phone, gas etc.
The Residential Tenancies Authority administers rental bonds.

Hints for finding a place to rent (from our experiences which always seemed to be on very hot days)

you need a car, street directory, notepad and pen
have a clear idea of how much you can afford and your requirements (number of bedrooms, close to public transport, security etc)
start early, take plenty of water to drink
stay calm, make an effort not to snap at each other
be prepared for disappointment - most properties will sound much better than they really are, and you may not find something on your first day
drink plenty of water
stay calm, make an effort not to snap at each other
look carefully at the kitchen and bathroom - will they start to annoy you after a week?
drink plenty of water
eat a good lunch to keep your strength up and moods stable.
stay calm, make an effort not to snap at each other
keep going until you find somewhere that really suits you - even if that means spending another week or two hunting - or you could be repeating the experience again as soon as your lease expires.

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Renting flats, apartments and houses in Brisbane

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