@mariusinbrisbane said:
Thanks for this insight! May idea po ba kayo how long it took them to secure a house/apartment? Also by requirements, did they specify what they are? I'm aware na need talaga ng physical inspection, proof of funds, referrals.
Ang naiimagine ko kasi for myself, magbubook ako ng Airbnb for temp stay ng 1-2 weeks and then during that time ako magaapartment hunting, pero dito palang sa Pinas, say mga 2 weeks before the flight, icocontact ko na yung mga agents to schedule an inspection. Do you think this is doable?
I would suggest you start looking at the property websites as early as now so you have an idea of the types of housing available and the price range. Then monitor every few days kung may changes or new listings. Determine ahead of time what are your requirements and non-negotiables for you (i.e. need dishwasher, AC, 5-10 mins walk to bus stop or train station, etc.) and see if the current listings have them. Closer to your flight date, make a shortlist of your ideal location/suburb and average pricing, then contact the agents to book inspections. Inspections only take 10-15 minutes, so schedule as many as you can within a day (if magkakalapit lang sila), since you may have to make a decision right away if you want to apply for the property. Sometimes agents would ask during the inspection if you have an offer (like willingness to higher rent than advertised) to secure the property.
I think 2020-2021 doable ang 1-2 weeks temp housing tapos makakahanap na ng long term housing, but now it may take more time (probably because a lot of people from Sydney and Melb moved up to QLD after lockdowns ended). You have fewer properties to choose from and rents are crazy high. I think wala na ang COVID pricing ng mga properties across Australia, so it may take time to find a suitable place (Melb apartments were crazy cheap in 2020-2021, according to my friend).
Probably when searching for an AirBnb you look into the ones that are in the outer suburbs in case they're cheaper (unless you'll be on tourist mode for those 1-2 weeks and want to be right in the city to explore).
