Sunday, June 22, 2008

Pros of choosing to live with Relative or Friends


Pros:

1. You don't need to worry about choosing and getting a rental property.
Its relatively easy to choose a rental property these days because even while you're still not in Australia, you can browse several online real estate sites to get an idea for the rental rates. Among those online real estate sites, i found www.domain.com.au to be the easiest to use. But the difficult part i can say is getting that property that you want. Real estate agents require you to be in Australia and see the property personally before they hand you the application form. Its a must that you have a stable work already for you to secure one because most of the time, 5 or more people are applying for the same property you choose. Its very difficult to get a property if you don't have a job. Real Estate agents will choose the best tenant applicant for their client. Its advantageous if you have a place to stay already because you don't have to worry about it and focus on some other aspects of migration.

2. Relatives or Friends can guide you and can give you precious advices.
While living with them, they can give you advices about the rules of the jungle. They can show you the right things to do especially while you are starting. Its like in the movie starwars. You're the apprentice and they are your obiwans.

3. It can save you a lot of money.
Since you are not renting, you don't have to worry about shelling out money for the bond and advances that real estate agent requires you. And most of the time, if you are really that close to them, they generally don't require you to pay them. Well, for the short term i should say. But its really good thing specially if you're just starting and if you and your partner don't have a job yet. Every dollar counts.

4. Free tour!.... yepee!
Australia is a beautiful country and offers a lot of spectacular views and sceneries that anyone could imagine. I would suggest that you take advantage the first weeks and or months of your stay there. They can tour you to the best spots and restos in town.




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