BIG MOVE

kittycat11

Hi po,

Ask ko lang po, sa mga 190 visa holders po, required po ba talaga na tumira po sa nominating state for 2 yrs po? May naka try na po ba sa inyo na ang first entry po ay sa ibang state agad, from overseas, tapos doon na po ibang state mag work at tumira? Salamat po!

naksuyaaa

@kcat14 said:
Hello! 🙂 To those na nakapag-BM na, anong bank ang marerecommend nyo na mag-open for savings account? Di pa ako nakakapag BM sa Sydney pero magbabaksyon lang ako saglit sa Perth next month at plan ko na din mag open ng bank account since pupunta na din naman ako dun.
Nag search ako at eto mga lumabas Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, and National Australia Bank, pero di ko alam kung ano pinaka okay sa kanila so based na lang sa experience ng may mga accounts jan sa mga yan. Thanks! 😉
Hello po. I'm using CommBank, ang ganda ng app nya sobrang modern, tapos gustong gusto ko yung automatically na cacategorized ung mga transactions tapos pede din mag set ng budget per category per month and total budget for the month. So, if ikaw ung mahilig magbudget, instead of using excel, super convenient nya for budgeting.

Then you can consider din po digital banks for high savings rate, ako I opened 4 bank accounts, shoutout kay barefoot investor 😃 I'm using Macquarie, ING, ubank for high interests savings account. Si Macquarie, 4.85% p.a., okay daw if in the future may balak ka mag loan ng house. ING nman, mejo hassle si ING, digital bank to, since parang may mission ka every month para mkuha yung bonus interest na 5.00% p.a. pero forda 5.00%, one of the highest na din so mission mission lang every month haha! And then ubank, 5.00% p.a. din pero may minimum deposit per month, digital bank din to, high interest savings account din to kaya nagopen din ako dito. Ayun DYI pa din. Pero so far, okay ang experiences ko sa knila.

schrodingers_cat

naksuyaaa hi po, just wanted to ask when you applied for macquarie, did they accept po yung philippine passport? What po requirements nila? Thanks po

mathilde9

@naksuyaaa said:

@kcat14 said:
Hello! 🙂 To those na nakapag-BM na, anong bank ang marerecommend nyo na mag-open for savings account? Di pa ako nakakapag BM sa Sydney pero magbabaksyon lang ako saglit sa Perth next month at plan ko na din mag open ng bank account since pupunta na din naman ako dun.
Nag search ako at eto mga lumabas Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, and National Australia Bank, pero di ko alam kung ano pinaka okay sa kanila so based na lang sa experience ng may mga accounts jan sa mga yan. Thanks! 😉

Hello po. I'm using CommBank, ang ganda ng app nya sobrang modern, tapos gustong gusto ko yung automatically na cacategorized ung mga transactions tapos pede din mag set ng budget per category per month and total budget for the month. So, if ikaw ung mahilig magbudget, instead of using excel, super convenient nya for budgeting.
Then you can consider din po digital banks for high savings rate, ako I opened 4 bank accounts, shoutout kay barefoot investor 😃 I'm using Macquarie, ING, ubank for high interests savings account. Si Macquarie, 4.85% p.a., okay daw if in the future may balak ka mag loan ng house. ING nman, mejo hassle si ING, digital bank to, since parang may mission ka every month para mkuha yung bonus interest na 5.00% p.a. pero forda 5.00%, one of the highest na din so mission mission lang every month haha! And then ubank, 5.00% p.a. din pero may minimum deposit per month, digital bank din to, high interest savings account din to kaya nagopen din ako dito. Ayun DYI pa din. Pero so far, okay ang experiences ko sa knila.

Hi! Question: for U bank magkano yung minimum deposit? I tried to google but it says no minimum. Planning to open an account with either Macquarie or that one. Thank you sa insights!

naksuyaaa

@mathilde9 said:

@naksuyaaa said:

@kcat14 said:
Hello! 🙂 To those na nakapag-BM na, anong bank ang marerecommend nyo na mag-open for savings account? Di pa ako nakakapag BM sa Sydney pero magbabaksyon lang ako saglit sa Perth next month at plan ko na din mag open ng bank account since pupunta na din naman ako dun.
Nag search ako at eto mga lumabas Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, and National Australia Bank, pero di ko alam kung ano pinaka okay sa kanila so based na lang sa experience ng may mga accounts jan sa mga yan. Thanks! 😉

Hello po. I'm using CommBank, ang ganda ng app nya sobrang modern, tapos gustong gusto ko yung automatically na cacategorized ung mga transactions tapos pede din mag set ng budget per category per month and total budget for the month. So, if ikaw ung mahilig magbudget, instead of using excel, super convenient nya for budgeting.

Then you can consider din po digital banks for high savings rate, ako I opened 4 bank accounts, shoutout kay barefoot investor 😃 I'm using Macquarie, ING, ubank for high interests savings account. Si Macquarie, 4.85% p.a., okay daw if in the future may balak ka mag loan ng house. ING nman, mejo hassle si ING, digital bank to, since parang may mission ka every month para mkuha yung bonus interest na 5.00% p.a. pero forda 5.00%, one of the highest na din so mission mission lang every month haha! And then ubank, 5.00% p.a. din pero may minimum deposit per month, digital bank din to, high interest savings account din to kaya nagopen din ako dito. Ayun DYI pa din. Pero so far, okay ang experiences ko sa knila.
Hi! Question: for U bank magkano yung minimum deposit? I tried to google but it says no minimum. Planning to open an account with either Macquarie or that one. Thank you sa insights!

Yes po, no minimum deposit for both ubank and macquarie and no monthly fees din. I opened my ubank and macquarie around April, no deposit, then around June na ko nakapag deposit nung nagka salary na ako.

Forgot to mention earlier, CommBank has $4 monthly account fees ata yun parang 2000$ ata need na monthly deposit nya, so ayun din pala need i-consider kay commbank.

naksuyaaa

@mathilde9 said:

@naksuyaaa said:

@kcat14 said:
Hello! 🙂 To those na nakapag-BM na, anong bank ang marerecommend nyo na mag-open for savings account? Di pa ako nakakapag BM sa Sydney pero magbabaksyon lang ako saglit sa Perth next month at plan ko na din mag open ng bank account since pupunta na din naman ako dun.
Nag search ako at eto mga lumabas Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, and National Australia Bank, pero di ko alam kung ano pinaka okay sa kanila so based na lang sa experience ng may mga accounts jan sa mga yan. Thanks! 😉

Hello po. I'm using CommBank, ang ganda ng app nya sobrang modern, tapos gustong gusto ko yung automatically na cacategorized ung mga transactions tapos pede din mag set ng budget per category per month and total budget for the month. So, if ikaw ung mahilig magbudget, instead of using excel, super convenient nya for budgeting.

Then you can consider din po digital banks for high savings rate, ako I opened 4 bank accounts, shoutout kay barefoot investor 😃 I'm using Macquarie, ING, ubank for high interests savings account. Si Macquarie, 4.85% p.a., okay daw if in the future may balak ka mag loan ng house. ING nman, mejo hassle si ING, digital bank to, since parang may mission ka every month para mkuha yung bonus interest na 5.00% p.a. pero forda 5.00%, one of the highest na din so mission mission lang every month haha! And then ubank, 5.00% p.a. din pero may minimum deposit per month, digital bank din to, high interest savings account din to kaya nagopen din ako dito. Ayun DYI pa din. Pero so far, okay ang experiences ko sa knila.
Hi! Question: for U bank magkano yung minimum deposit? I tried to google but it says no minimum. Planning to open an account with either Macquarie or that one. Thank you sa insights!

Add ko lang kay ubank, you can connect pala your other bank accounts in ubank (unless may multi-factor authentication ung bank like Macquarie), you wont be able to connect it. Being said, I think one of the safest si Macquarie because of that. Then, in ubank, you can see your total savings or money sa lahat ng bank accounts mo if you are using multiple bank accounts.

mathilde9

@naksuyaaa said:

@mathilde9 said:

@naksuyaaa said:

@kcat14 said:
Hello! 🙂 To those na nakapag-BM na, anong bank ang marerecommend nyo na mag-open for savings account? Di pa ako nakakapag BM sa Sydney pero magbabaksyon lang ako saglit sa Perth next month at plan ko na din mag open ng bank account since pupunta na din naman ako dun.
Nag search ako at eto mga lumabas Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, and National Australia Bank, pero di ko alam kung ano pinaka okay sa kanila so based na lang sa experience ng may mga accounts jan sa mga yan. Thanks! 😉

Hello po. I'm using CommBank, ang ganda ng app nya sobrang modern, tapos gustong gusto ko yung automatically na cacategorized ung mga transactions tapos pede din mag set ng budget per category per month and total budget for the month. So, if ikaw ung mahilig magbudget, instead of using excel, super convenient nya for budgeting.

Then you can consider din po digital banks for high savings rate, ako I opened 4 bank accounts, shoutout kay barefoot investor 😃 I'm using Macquarie, ING, ubank for high interests savings account. Si Macquarie, 4.85% p.a., okay daw if in the future may balak ka mag loan ng house. ING nman, mejo hassle si ING, digital bank to, since parang may mission ka every month para mkuha yung bonus interest na 5.00% p.a. pero forda 5.00%, one of the highest na din so mission mission lang every month haha! And then ubank, 5.00% p.a. din pero may minimum deposit per month, digital bank din to, high interest savings account din to kaya nagopen din ako dito. Ayun DYI pa din. Pero so far, okay ang experiences ko sa knila.

Hi! Question: for U bank magkano yung minimum deposit? I tried to google but it says no minimum. Planning to open an account with either Macquarie or that one. Thank you sa insights!

Yes po, no minimum deposit for both ubank and macquarie and no monthly fees din. I opened my ubank and macquarie around April, no deposit, then around June na ko nakapag deposit nung nagka salary na ako.
Forgot to mention earlier, CommBank has $4 monthly account fees ata yun parang 2000$ ata need na monthly deposit nya, so ayun din pala need i-consider kay commbank.

Ah okay okay. Magkano min deposit per month sa ubank? Mas okay talaga nasa neobank yung ibang pera para high interest kesa regular bank.

True din yung $4/mo sa commbank unless may $2000/mo na transaction ka, wala yung fee na yun. Pero pinawaive ko sakin sa branch, winaive naman nila yung last 3months of that fee (goodwill daw k).

Conboyboy

Any recommended banks for CC? Parang di big ang AU sa CC? Parang nakakatakot at baka di nawe waive ang annual fees hehehe.

Yung mga low tier na CC parang la naman benefit.

kcat14

@naksuyaaa said:

@kcat14 said:
Hello! 🙂 To those na nakapag-BM na, anong bank ang marerecommend nyo na mag-open for savings account? Di pa ako nakakapag BM sa Sydney pero magbabaksyon lang ako saglit sa Perth next month at plan ko na din mag open ng bank account since pupunta na din naman ako dun.
Nag search ako at eto mga lumabas Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, and National Australia Bank, pero di ko alam kung ano pinaka okay sa kanila so based na lang sa experience ng may mga accounts jan sa mga yan. Thanks! 😉

Hello po. I'm using CommBank, ang ganda ng app nya sobrang modern, tapos gustong gusto ko yung automatically na cacategorized ung mga transactions tapos pede din mag set ng budget per category per month and total budget for the month. So, if ikaw ung mahilig magbudget, instead of using excel, super convenient nya for budgeting.
Then you can consider din po digital banks for high savings rate, ako I opened 4 bank accounts, shoutout kay barefoot investor 😃 I'm using Macquarie, ING, ubank for high interests savings account. Si Macquarie, 4.85% p.a., okay daw if in the future may balak ka mag loan ng house. ING nman, mejo hassle si ING, digital bank to, since parang may mission ka every month para mkuha yung bonus interest na 5.00% p.a. pero forda 5.00%, one of the highest na din so mission mission lang every month haha! And then ubank, 5.00% p.a. din pero may minimum deposit per month, digital bank din to, high interest savings account din to kaya nagopen din ako dito. Ayun DYI pa din. Pero so far, okay ang experiences ko sa knila.

Hi! thanks sa info! sige magawa nga din yan, mag open muna ako ng Commbank initially then yung Macquarie or Ubank ba yun pag nakapag BM na para mas mataas ang interest. Nakita ko yung Commbank sa website nila i-waive daw nila yung $4/mth on first 12 mths pag nag apply online pero need pumunta sa branch in person for verification which is sakto sa pag visit ko next month. 😉

wala pa din kasi akong Au sim, yung Commbank di required may Au number pag mag apply online, chineck ko yung NAB need may Au number na sa online application.

mathilde9

point sa commbank pala since you can easily view your credit score. I am not sure paano sa ibang banking apps. Personally, this is a need kasi forda house in the future haha. Parang updated sya monthly, I applied for a cc, got approved pero bumaba ng few points. 😆

naksuyaaa

@mathilde9 said:

@naksuyaaa said:

@mathilde9 said:

@naksuyaaa said:

@kcat14 said:
Hello! 🙂 To those na nakapag-BM na, anong bank ang marerecommend nyo na mag-open for savings account? Di pa ako nakakapag BM sa Sydney pero magbabaksyon lang ako saglit sa Perth next month at plan ko na din mag open ng bank account since pupunta na din naman ako dun.
Nag search ako at eto mga lumabas Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, and National Australia Bank, pero di ko alam kung ano pinaka okay sa kanila so based na lang sa experience ng may mga accounts jan sa mga yan. Thanks! 😉

Hello po. I'm using CommBank, ang ganda ng app nya sobrang modern, tapos gustong gusto ko yung automatically na cacategorized ung mga transactions tapos pede din mag set ng budget per category per month and total budget for the month. So, if ikaw ung mahilig magbudget, instead of using excel, super convenient nya for budgeting.

Then you can consider din po digital banks for high savings rate, ako I opened 4 bank accounts, shoutout kay barefoot investor 😃 I'm using Macquarie, ING, ubank for high interests savings account. Si Macquarie, 4.85% p.a., okay daw if in the future may balak ka mag loan ng house. ING nman, mejo hassle si ING, digital bank to, since parang may mission ka every month para mkuha yung bonus interest na 5.00% p.a. pero forda 5.00%, one of the highest na din so mission mission lang every month haha! And then ubank, 5.00% p.a. din pero may minimum deposit per month, digital bank din to, high interest savings account din to kaya nagopen din ako dito. Ayun DYI pa din. Pero so far, okay ang experiences ko sa knila.

Hi! Question: for U bank magkano yung minimum deposit? I tried to google but it says no minimum. Planning to open an account with either Macquarie or that one. Thank you sa insights!

Yes po, no minimum deposit for both ubank and macquarie and no monthly fees din. I opened my ubank and macquarie around April, no deposit, then around June na ko nakapag deposit nung nagka salary na ako.

Forgot to mention earlier, CommBank has $4 monthly account fees ata yun parang 2000$ ata need na monthly deposit nya, so ayun din pala need i-consider kay commbank.
Ah okay okay. Magkano min deposit per month sa ubank? Mas okay talaga nasa neobank yung ibang pera para high interest kesa regular bank.
True din yung $4/mo sa commbank unless may $2000/mo na transaction ka, wala yung fee na yun. Pero pinawaive ko sakin sa branch, winaive naman nila yung last 3months of that fee (goodwill daw k).

500$ per month po minimum deposit to maximise the bonus interest. Pero wala naman sya monthly fees like commbank pag hindi nakapagdeposit monthly. True mas okay din talaga neobanks and madami din sila kaya pagandahan sila ng offer. Happy savings! $_$

Ohh good to know na pede naman ma-waive, may pagoodwill eme pa si commbank ah haha

naksuyaaa

@mathilde9 said:

point sa commbank pala since you can easily view your credit score. I am not sure paano sa ibang banking apps. Personally, this is a need kasi forda house in the future haha. Parang updated sya monthly, I applied for a cc, got approved pero bumaba ng few points. 😆

i saw this feature pero di ko pa na-try kasi i thought need ng credit cards para magka credit score. Hesitant pa ko kumuha credit card dito sa AU. Sa pinas, sige go apply lang ng apply ng NAFFL 😃 dito super hesitant ako haha. Need po may credit card para maview credit score?

naksuyaaa

@kcat14 said:

@naksuyaaa said:

@kcat14 said:
Hello! 🙂 To those na nakapag-BM na, anong bank ang marerecommend nyo na mag-open for savings account? Di pa ako nakakapag BM sa Sydney pero magbabaksyon lang ako saglit sa Perth next month at plan ko na din mag open ng bank account since pupunta na din naman ako dun.
Nag search ako at eto mga lumabas Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, and National Australia Bank, pero di ko alam kung ano pinaka okay sa kanila so based na lang sa experience ng may mga accounts jan sa mga yan. Thanks! 😉

Hello po. I'm using CommBank, ang ganda ng app nya sobrang modern, tapos gustong gusto ko yung automatically na cacategorized ung mga transactions tapos pede din mag set ng budget per category per month and total budget for the month. So, if ikaw ung mahilig magbudget, instead of using excel, super convenient nya for budgeting.

Then you can consider din po digital banks for high savings rate, ako I opened 4 bank accounts, shoutout kay barefoot investor 😃 I'm using Macquarie, ING, ubank for high interests savings account. Si Macquarie, 4.85% p.a., okay daw if in the future may balak ka mag loan ng house. ING nman, mejo hassle si ING, digital bank to, since parang may mission ka every month para mkuha yung bonus interest na 5.00% p.a. pero forda 5.00%, one of the highest na din so mission mission lang every month haha! And then ubank, 5.00% p.a. din pero may minimum deposit per month, digital bank din to, high interest savings account din to kaya nagopen din ako dito. Ayun DYI pa din. Pero so far, okay ang experiences ko sa knila.
Hi! thanks sa info! sige magawa nga din yan, mag open muna ako ng Commbank initially then yung Macquarie or Ubank ba yun pag nakapag BM na para mas mataas ang interest. Nakita ko yung Commbank sa website nila i-waive daw nila yung $4/mth on first 12 mths pag nag apply online pero need pumunta sa branch in person for verification which is sakto sa pag visit ko next month. 😉
wala pa din kasi akong Au sim, yung Commbank di required may Au number pag mag apply online, chineck ko yung NAB need may Au number na sa online application.

Yes po either Macquarie and ubank, they're good based on my experience with them so far. As confirmed by @mathilde9 you can waive po ung 4$ monthly fees. Then you can assign your CommBank as salary income account para you don't need to worry sa 2000$ monthly deposit. Don't forget din po to provide your TFNs sa lahat po ng bank accounts na i-oopen nyo. Goodluck sa BM and happy saving! $_$

soufflecake

Hello! 😊 We are a family of 3 with a 6 month old baby boy and just received our visa grant.

We’re looking for a house to rent (2 or more bedrooms) around Bundoora or Mill Park. We’ll be arriving this October and are hoping for a long-term stay. Our budget is $380–$500 per week.

If you know of any available listings or can recommend someone, we’d truly appreciate your help.

Thank you in advance! Have a blessed day! 🩷

putingpinggan

@nika1234 said:
Hi po. Just wanted to share that we were able to secure a rental approval even while we're still here in the Philippines - through the assistance of Rental Search Australia.

We chose to purchase their Relocation Package since there's a "guaranteed approval prior to arrival" indicated. We also know na it will be hard for us to secure a rental since we don't have rental history and we're bringing our dog with us.
Note:

This is not sponsored post. I just want to share our experience with them 🙂

We visited AU while waiting for our grant so we already have an idea sa areas/suburbs na we want
Timeline:
April 29:

We completed their online questionnaire so they could assess our requirements and determine if our needs were realistic given the current rental market.

They informed us that they typically begin the property search around 4–5 weeks before the desired move-in date, as this is when the widest range of listings becomes available.

They also noted that their relocation managers only work with 1–2 clients at a time, so availability is limited.

After receiving their feedback, we proceeded to purchase the relocation package the same day
May 19 (5 weeks before our arrival):
We were introduced to our assigned relocation manager
May 20
Our relocation manager provided us with a guide and templates for both the rental cover letter and our pet’s resume.
May 21
We had a call with our relocation manager to discuss our preferences which will help her shortlist suitable properties for us.
May 22
Our relocation manager sent us a list of potential properties based on our preferences. After reviewing them, we provided feedback on what we liked and didn’t like about each one.
May 24 - May 31
Our relocation manager conducted several property inspections on our behalf during this period. She coordinated directly with the property agents to schedule and attend the inspections. After each visit, she provided us with a video tour and a detailed report covering the property itself, the surrounding area, and her recommended strategy or next steps.
We also had an inspection where the listing was very impressive but the actual property was far below standard (rust on all the windows, cupboards were old and mouldy). She was transparent with her feedback and advised us not to proceed with the application, expressing concern for our health and pointing out that the rent was too high for a property in such poor condition.
Note: Only 8 video walkthroughs are included in the package.
June 1
At this stage, we had already applied to four properties we liked. However, the area was highly competitive, and we hadn’t received any feedback yet, which made us start losing hope of getting an approval.
We then decided to apply for a property (Property A) we had initially skipped. Although we liked it, it was missing a feature from our original requirements. After considering our situation, we chose to compromise and proceed with the application.
June 2
The agent for Property A contacted us to request our documents, including our visa grant, financial statements, and details about our pet.
June 3 - AM
They emailed us that our application has been forwarded to the owner for approval
June 3 - PM
Property agent informed us that our application has been approved!
After rent approval, Rental Search Australia will also manage the key collection and conduct the inspection report. They have also been assisting us with furnishing our rental property by providing a list of recommended items (e.g. mattress, fridge, washing machine, etc) that we can purchase in advance. They can arrange to collect these items on our behalf before our arrival.
Overall, we’re very glad we chose to work with Rental Search Australia. Our relocation manager has been amazing and the inspections and detailed reports they provided were very helpful. We highly recommend their services 🙂

Hello, nakapagBM na po ba kayo at nakatira sa accommodation na galing sa Rental Search Australia? Legit po ba?

nika1234

@putingpinggan said:

@nika1234 said:
Hi po. Just wanted to share that we were able to secure a rental approval even while we're still here in the Philippines - through the assistance of Rental Search Australia.

We chose to purchase their Relocation Package since there's a "guaranteed approval prior to arrival" indicated. We also know na it will be hard for us to secure a rental since we don't have rental history and we're bringing our dog with us.

Note:

This is not sponsored post. I just want to share our experience with them 🙂

We visited AU while waiting for our grant so we already have an idea sa areas/suburbs na we want

Timeline:

April 29:

We completed their online questionnaire so they could assess our requirements and determine if our needs were realistic given the current rental market.

They informed us that they typically begin the property search around 4–5 weeks before the desired move-in date, as this is when the widest range of listings becomes available.

They also noted that their relocation managers only work with 1–2 clients at a time, so availability is limited.

After receiving their feedback, we proceeded to purchase the relocation package the same day

May 19 (5 weeks before our arrival):
We were introduced to our assigned relocation manager

May 20
Our relocation manager provided us with a guide and templates for both the rental cover letter and our pet’s resume.

May 21
We had a call with our relocation manager to discuss our preferences which will help her shortlist suitable properties for us.

May 22
Our relocation manager sent us a list of potential properties based on our preferences. After reviewing them, we provided feedback on what we liked and didn’t like about each one.

May 24 - May 31
Our relocation manager conducted several property inspections on our behalf during this period. She coordinated directly with the property agents to schedule and attend the inspections. After each visit, she provided us with a video tour and a detailed report covering the property itself, the surrounding area, and her recommended strategy or next steps.

We also had an inspection where the listing was very impressive but the actual property was far below standard (rust on all the windows, cupboards were old and mouldy). She was transparent with her feedback and advised us not to proceed with the application, expressing concern for our health and pointing out that the rent was too high for a property in such poor condition.

Note: Only 8 video walkthroughs are included in the package.

June 1
At this stage, we had already applied to four properties we liked. However, the area was highly competitive, and we hadn’t received any feedback yet, which made us start losing hope of getting an approval.

We then decided to apply for a property (Property A) we had initially skipped. Although we liked it, it was missing a feature from our original requirements. After considering our situation, we chose to compromise and proceed with the application.

June 2
The agent for Property A contacted us to request our documents, including our visa grant, financial statements, and details about our pet.

June 3 - AM
They emailed us that our application has been forwarded to the owner for approval

June 3 - PM
Property agent informed us that our application has been approved!

After rent approval, Rental Search Australia will also manage the key collection and conduct the inspection report. They have also been assisting us with furnishing our rental property by providing a list of recommended items (e.g. mattress, fridge, washing machine, etc) that we can purchase in advance. They can arrange to collect these items on our behalf before our arrival.

Overall, we’re very glad we chose to work with Rental Search Australia. Our relocation manager has been amazing and the inspections and detailed reports they provided were very helpful. We highly recommend their services 🙂
Hello, nakapagBM na po ba kayo at nakatira sa accommodation na galing sa Rental Search Australia? Legit po ba?

Hi. NakapagBM na po last June.

And yes po, we’re currently living po sa accommodation that we got through the help of Rental Search.

deville30

@nika1234 said:

@putingpinggan said:

@nika1234 said:
Hi po. Just wanted to share that we were able to secure a rental approval even while we're still here in the Philippines - through the assistance of Rental Search Australia.

We chose to purchase their Relocation Package since there's a "guaranteed approval prior to arrival" indicated. We also know na it will be hard for us to secure a rental since we don't have rental history and we're bringing our dog with us.

Note:

This is not sponsored post. I just want to share our experience with them 🙂

We visited AU while waiting for our grant so we already have an idea sa areas/suburbs na we want

Timeline:

April 29:

We completed their online questionnaire so they could assess our requirements and determine if our needs were realistic given the current rental market.

They informed us that they typically begin the property search around 4–5 weeks before the desired move-in date, as this is when the widest range of listings becomes available.

They also noted that their relocation managers only work with 1–2 clients at a time, so availability is limited.

After receiving their feedback, we proceeded to purchase the relocation package the same day

May 19 (5 weeks before our arrival):
We were introduced to our assigned relocation manager

May 20
Our relocation manager provided us with a guide and templates for both the rental cover letter and our pet’s resume.

May 21
We had a call with our relocation manager to discuss our preferences which will help her shortlist suitable properties for us.

May 22
Our relocation manager sent us a list of potential properties based on our preferences. After reviewing them, we provided feedback on what we liked and didn’t like about each one.

May 24 - May 31
Our relocation manager conducted several property inspections on our behalf during this period. She coordinated directly with the property agents to schedule and attend the inspections. After each visit, she provided us with a video tour and a detailed report covering the property itself, the surrounding area, and her recommended strategy or next steps.

We also had an inspection where the listing was very impressive but the actual property was far below standard (rust on all the windows, cupboards were old and mouldy). She was transparent with her feedback and advised us not to proceed with the application, expressing concern for our health and pointing out that the rent was too high for a property in such poor condition.

Note: Only 8 video walkthroughs are included in the package.

June 1
At this stage, we had already applied to four properties we liked. However, the area was highly competitive, and we hadn’t received any feedback yet, which made us start losing hope of getting an approval.

We then decided to apply for a property (Property A) we had initially skipped. Although we liked it, it was missing a feature from our original requirements. After considering our situation, we chose to compromise and proceed with the application.

June 2
The agent for Property A contacted us to request our documents, including our visa grant, financial statements, and details about our pet.

June 3 - AM
They emailed us that our application has been forwarded to the owner for approval

June 3 - PM
Property agent informed us that our application has been approved!

After rent approval, Rental Search Australia will also manage the key collection and conduct the inspection report. They have also been assisting us with furnishing our rental property by providing a list of recommended items (e.g. mattress, fridge, washing machine, etc) that we can purchase in advance. They can arrange to collect these items on our behalf before our arrival.

Overall, we’re very glad we chose to work with Rental Search Australia. Our relocation manager has been amazing and the inspections and detailed reports they provided were very helpful. We highly recommend their services 🙂

Hello, nakapagBM na po ba kayo at nakatira sa accommodation na galing sa Rental Search Australia? Legit po ba?
Hi. NakapagBM na po last June.
And yes po, we’re currently living po sa accommodation that we got through the help of Rental Search.

kamusta po ang job hunting?

nika1234

@deville30 said:

@nika1234 said:

@putingpinggan said:

@nika1234 said:
Hi po. Just wanted to share that we were able to secure a rental approval even while we're still here in the Philippines - through the assistance of Rental Search Australia.

We chose to purchase their Relocation Package since there's a "guaranteed approval prior to arrival" indicated. We also know na it will be hard for us to secure a rental since we don't have rental history and we're bringing our dog with us.

Note:

This is not sponsored post. I just want to share our experience with them 🙂

We visited AU while waiting for our grant so we already have an idea sa areas/suburbs na we want

Timeline:

April 29:

We completed their online questionnaire so they could assess our requirements and determine if our needs were realistic given the current rental market.

They informed us that they typically begin the property search around 4–5 weeks before the desired move-in date, as this is when the widest range of listings becomes available.

They also noted that their relocation managers only work with 1–2 clients at a time, so availability is limited.

After receiving their feedback, we proceeded to purchase the relocation package the same day

May 19 (5 weeks before our arrival):
We were introduced to our assigned relocation manager

May 20
Our relocation manager provided us with a guide and templates for both the rental cover letter and our pet’s resume.

May 21
We had a call with our relocation manager to discuss our preferences which will help her shortlist suitable properties for us.

May 22
Our relocation manager sent us a list of potential properties based on our preferences. After reviewing them, we provided feedback on what we liked and didn’t like about each one.

May 24 - May 31
Our relocation manager conducted several property inspections on our behalf during this period. She coordinated directly with the property agents to schedule and attend the inspections. After each visit, she provided us with a video tour and a detailed report covering the property itself, the surrounding area, and her recommended strategy or next steps.

We also had an inspection where the listing was very impressive but the actual property was far below standard (rust on all the windows, cupboards were old and mouldy). She was transparent with her feedback and advised us not to proceed with the application, expressing concern for our health and pointing out that the rent was too high for a property in such poor condition.

Note: Only 8 video walkthroughs are included in the package.

June 1
At this stage, we had already applied to four properties we liked. However, the area was highly competitive, and we hadn’t received any feedback yet, which made us start losing hope of getting an approval.

We then decided to apply for a property (Property A) we had initially skipped. Although we liked it, it was missing a feature from our original requirements. After considering our situation, we chose to compromise and proceed with the application.

June 2
The agent for Property A contacted us to request our documents, including our visa grant, financial statements, and details about our pet.

June 3 - AM
They emailed us that our application has been forwarded to the owner for approval

June 3 - PM
Property agent informed us that our application has been approved!

After rent approval, Rental Search Australia will also manage the key collection and conduct the inspection report. They have also been assisting us with furnishing our rental property by providing a list of recommended items (e.g. mattress, fridge, washing machine, etc) that we can purchase in advance. They can arrange to collect these items on our behalf before our arrival.

Overall, we’re very glad we chose to work with Rental Search Australia. Our relocation manager has been amazing and the inspections and detailed reports they provided were very helpful. We highly recommend their services 🙂

Hello, nakapagBM na po ba kayo at nakatira sa accommodation na galing sa Rental Search Australia? Legit po ba?

Hi. NakapagBM na po last June.
And yes po, we’re currently living po sa accommodation that we got through the help of Rental Search.
kamusta po ang job hunting?

Okay naman po. Nakahanap naman po kami kagad ng job na same sa ginagawa namin sa PH.

As for timeline, my husband got a job within 2 weeks since he had his first round of interview nung nasa PH pa lang. I got a job po within a month.

deville30

@nika1234 said:

@deville30 said:

@nika1234 said:

@putingpinggan said:

@nika1234 said:
Hi po. Just wanted to share that we were able to secure a rental approval even while we're still here in the Philippines - through the assistance of Rental Search Australia.

We chose to purchase their Relocation Package since there's a "guaranteed approval prior to arrival" indicated. We also know na it will be hard for us to secure a rental since we don't have rental history and we're bringing our dog with us.

Note:

This is not sponsored post. I just want to share our experience with them 🙂

We visited AU while waiting for our grant so we already have an idea sa areas/suburbs na we want

Timeline:

April 29:

We completed their online questionnaire so they could assess our requirements and determine if our needs were realistic given the current rental market.

They informed us that they typically begin the property search around 4–5 weeks before the desired move-in date, as this is when the widest range of listings becomes available.

They also noted that their relocation managers only work with 1–2 clients at a time, so availability is limited.

After receiving their feedback, we proceeded to purchase the relocation package the same day

May 19 (5 weeks before our arrival):
We were introduced to our assigned relocation manager

May 20
Our relocation manager provided us with a guide and templates for both the rental cover letter and our pet’s resume.

May 21
We had a call with our relocation manager to discuss our preferences which will help her shortlist suitable properties for us.

May 22
Our relocation manager sent us a list of potential properties based on our preferences. After reviewing them, we provided feedback on what we liked and didn’t like about each one.

May 24 - May 31
Our relocation manager conducted several property inspections on our behalf during this period. She coordinated directly with the property agents to schedule and attend the inspections. After each visit, she provided us with a video tour and a detailed report covering the property itself, the surrounding area, and her recommended strategy or next steps.

We also had an inspection where the listing was very impressive but the actual property was far below standard (rust on all the windows, cupboards were old and mouldy). She was transparent with her feedback and advised us not to proceed with the application, expressing concern for our health and pointing out that the rent was too high for a property in such poor condition.

Note: Only 8 video walkthroughs are included in the package.

June 1
At this stage, we had already applied to four properties we liked. However, the area was highly competitive, and we hadn’t received any feedback yet, which made us start losing hope of getting an approval.

We then decided to apply for a property (Property A) we had initially skipped. Although we liked it, it was missing a feature from our original requirements. After considering our situation, we chose to compromise and proceed with the application.

June 2
The agent for Property A contacted us to request our documents, including our visa grant, financial statements, and details about our pet.

June 3 - AM
They emailed us that our application has been forwarded to the owner for approval

June 3 - PM
Property agent informed us that our application has been approved!

After rent approval, Rental Search Australia will also manage the key collection and conduct the inspection report. They have also been assisting us with furnishing our rental property by providing a list of recommended items (e.g. mattress, fridge, washing machine, etc) that we can purchase in advance. They can arrange to collect these items on our behalf before our arrival.

Overall, we’re very glad we chose to work with Rental Search Australia. Our relocation manager has been amazing and the inspections and detailed reports they provided were very helpful. We highly recommend their services 🙂

Hello, nakapagBM na po ba kayo at nakatira sa accommodation na galing sa Rental Search Australia? Legit po ba?

Hi. NakapagBM na po last June.
And yes po, we’re currently living po sa accommodation that we got through the help of Rental Search.

kamusta po ang job hunting?
Okay naman po. Nakahanap naman po kami kagad ng job na same sa ginagawa namin sa PH.
As for timeline, my husband got a job within 2 weeks since he had his first round of interview nung nasa PH pa lang. I got a job po within a month.

wow naman. Pwede po ba malaman ano po ang diskarte ng husband nyo kung pano nakapag apply habang nasa pinas pa? like ano ang first step nyo at saang job seeking sites kayo nag apply ?

charls059

@deville30 said:

@nika1234 said:

@deville30 said:

@nika1234 said:

@putingpinggan said:

@nika1234 said:
Hi po. Just wanted to share that we were able to secure a rental approval even while we're still here in the Philippines - through the assistance of Rental Search Australia.

We chose to purchase their Relocation Package since there's a "guaranteed approval prior to arrival" indicated. We also know na it will be hard for us to secure a rental since we don't have rental history and we're bringing our dog with us.

Note:

This is not sponsored post. I just want to share our experience with them 🙂

We visited AU while waiting for our grant so we already have an idea sa areas/suburbs na we want

Timeline:

April 29:

We completed their online questionnaire so they could assess our requirements and determine if our needs were realistic given the current rental market.

They informed us that they typically begin the property search around 4–5 weeks before the desired move-in date, as this is when the widest range of listings becomes available.

They also noted that their relocation managers only work with 1–2 clients at a time, so availability is limited.

After receiving their feedback, we proceeded to purchase the relocation package the same day

May 19 (5 weeks before our arrival):
We were introduced to our assigned relocation manager

May 20
Our relocation manager provided us with a guide and templates for both the rental cover letter and our pet’s resume.

May 21
We had a call with our relocation manager to discuss our preferences which will help her shortlist suitable properties for us.

May 22
Our relocation manager sent us a list of potential properties based on our preferences. After reviewing them, we provided feedback on what we liked and didn’t like about each one.

May 24 - May 31
Our relocation manager conducted several property inspections on our behalf during this period. She coordinated directly with the property agents to schedule and attend the inspections. After each visit, she provided us with a video tour and a detailed report covering the property itself, the surrounding area, and her recommended strategy or next steps.

We also had an inspection where the listing was very impressive but the actual property was far below standard (rust on all the windows, cupboards were old and mouldy). She was transparent with her feedback and advised us not to proceed with the application, expressing concern for our health and pointing out that the rent was too high for a property in such poor condition.

Note: Only 8 video walkthroughs are included in the package.

June 1
At this stage, we had already applied to four properties we liked. However, the area was highly competitive, and we hadn’t received any feedback yet, which made us start losing hope of getting an approval.

We then decided to apply for a property (Property A) we had initially skipped. Although we liked it, it was missing a feature from our original requirements. After considering our situation, we chose to compromise and proceed with the application.

June 2
The agent for Property A contacted us to request our documents, including our visa grant, financial statements, and details about our pet.

June 3 - AM
They emailed us that our application has been forwarded to the owner for approval

June 3 - PM
Property agent informed us that our application has been approved!

After rent approval, Rental Search Australia will also manage the key collection and conduct the inspection report. They have also been assisting us with furnishing our rental property by providing a list of recommended items (e.g. mattress, fridge, washing machine, etc) that we can purchase in advance. They can arrange to collect these items on our behalf before our arrival.

Overall, we’re very glad we chose to work with Rental Search Australia. Our relocation manager has been amazing and the inspections and detailed reports they provided were very helpful. We highly recommend their services 🙂

Hello, nakapagBM na po ba kayo at nakatira sa accommodation na galing sa Rental Search Australia? Legit po ba?

Hi. NakapagBM na po last June.
And yes po, we’re currently living po sa accommodation that we got through the help of Rental Search.

kamusta po ang job hunting?

Okay naman po. Nakahanap naman po kami kagad ng job na same sa ginagawa namin sa PH.

As for timeline, my husband got a job within 2 weeks since he had his first round of interview nung nasa PH pa lang. I got a job po within a month.
wow naman. Pwede po ba malaman ano po ang diskarte ng husband nyo kung pano nakapag apply habang nasa pinas pa? like ano ang first step nyo at saang job seeking sites kayo nag apply ?

I'm still currently in the Philippines. Nasa last stage na ako ng interviews and may isa na waiting na lang din ako ng job offer. I used LinkedIN and Seek.com.au for jobs. Usually naman ngayon pumapayag naman ng virtual interviews lang. Eto ngang huli gusto na on-site ako. Sinabi ko na nasa Pinas pa ako and if pwedeng virtual muna. Pumayag naman sila

bibimimimi

@charls059 said:

@deville30 said:

@nika1234 said:

@deville30 said:

@nika1234 said:

@putingpinggan said:

@nika1234 said:
Hi po. Just wanted to share that we were able to secure a rental approval even while we're still here in the Philippines - through the assistance of Rental Search Australia.

We chose to purchase their Relocation Package since there's a "guaranteed approval prior to arrival" indicated. We also know na it will be hard for us to secure a rental since we don't have rental history and we're bringing our dog with us.

Note:

This is not sponsored post. I just want to share our experience with them 🙂

We visited AU while waiting for our grant so we already have an idea sa areas/suburbs na we want

Timeline:

April 29:

We completed their online questionnaire so they could assess our requirements and determine if our needs were realistic given the current rental market.

They informed us that they typically begin the property search around 4–5 weeks before the desired move-in date, as this is when the widest range of listings becomes available.

They also noted that their relocation managers only work with 1–2 clients at a time, so availability is limited.

After receiving their feedback, we proceeded to purchase the relocation package the same day

May 19 (5 weeks before our arrival):
We were introduced to our assigned relocation manager

May 20
Our relocation manager provided us with a guide and templates for both the rental cover letter and our pet’s resume.

May 21
We had a call with our relocation manager to discuss our preferences which will help her shortlist suitable properties for us.

May 22
Our relocation manager sent us a list of potential properties based on our preferences. After reviewing them, we provided feedback on what we liked and didn’t like about each one.

May 24 - May 31
Our relocation manager conducted several property inspections on our behalf during this period. She coordinated directly with the property agents to schedule and attend the inspections. After each visit, she provided us with a video tour and a detailed report covering the property itself, the surrounding area, and her recommended strategy or next steps.

We also had an inspection where the listing was very impressive but the actual property was far below standard (rust on all the windows, cupboards were old and mouldy). She was transparent with her feedback and advised us not to proceed with the application, expressing concern for our health and pointing out that the rent was too high for a property in such poor condition.

Note: Only 8 video walkthroughs are included in the package.

June 1
At this stage, we had already applied to four properties we liked. However, the area was highly competitive, and we hadn’t received any feedback yet, which made us start losing hope of getting an approval.

We then decided to apply for a property (Property A) we had initially skipped. Although we liked it, it was missing a feature from our original requirements. After considering our situation, we chose to compromise and proceed with the application.

June 2
The agent for Property A contacted us to request our documents, including our visa grant, financial statements, and details about our pet.

June 3 - AM
They emailed us that our application has been forwarded to the owner for approval

June 3 - PM
Property agent informed us that our application has been approved!

After rent approval, Rental Search Australia will also manage the key collection and conduct the inspection report. They have also been assisting us with furnishing our rental property by providing a list of recommended items (e.g. mattress, fridge, washing machine, etc) that we can purchase in advance. They can arrange to collect these items on our behalf before our arrival.

Overall, we’re very glad we chose to work with Rental Search Australia. Our relocation manager has been amazing and the inspections and detailed reports they provided were very helpful. We highly recommend their services 🙂

Hello, nakapagBM na po ba kayo at nakatira sa accommodation na galing sa Rental Search Australia? Legit po ba?

Hi. NakapagBM na po last June.
And yes po, we’re currently living po sa accommodation that we got through the help of Rental Search.

kamusta po ang job hunting?

Okay naman po. Nakahanap naman po kami kagad ng job na same sa ginagawa namin sa PH.

As for timeline, my husband got a job within 2 weeks since he had his first round of interview nung nasa PH pa lang. I got a job po within a month.

wow naman. Pwede po ba malaman ano po ang diskarte ng husband nyo kung pano nakapag apply habang nasa pinas pa? like ano ang first step nyo at saang job seeking sites kayo nag apply ?
I'm still currently in the Philippines. Nasa last stage na ako ng interviews and may isa na waiting na lang din ako ng job offer. I used LinkedIN and Seek.com.au for jobs. Usually naman ngayon pumapayag naman ng virtual interviews lang. Eto ngang huli gusto na on-site ako. Sinabi ko na nasa Pinas pa ako and if pwedeng virtual muna. Pumayag naman sila

May I ask po anong work nyo mag asawa?

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