Fully Furnished Rental Properties

A rental arrangement essentially means that the international student will pay a monthly fee to a landlord in order to let a property. The student then becomes a tenant.

Fully furnished rental properties generally have basic furniture packages including living area furniture (sofas, table and chairs) and bedroom furniture. Some may include a desk.

When letting a property, the following considerations should be looked at:

• Security Deposit/Bond – a bond of 4-8 weeks rent is generally requested, repayable to the student once tenancy concludes (depending on general state/condition of the property)
• Rent is generally payable one month in advance
• The student is responsible for the connection of electricity, gas, water and telephone
• Tenancy periods are generally for 1 year, however 3-6 month periods can be sought through StudyOasis. It is very difficult to get out of a tenancy agreement. Resulting penalties include having to pay out the remainder of the period, or being responsible for sub letting (letting property to someone else).
• The student must purchase all necessary personal items including linen, kitchen tools and utensils (etc)
• Students are able to share with other students, depending on number of bedrooms required.
• It is encouraged to be within 30 minutes from the university of choice and to ensure public transport is available close by.

Who Should Use Fully Furnished Rental Properties?

• Students who have met friends at university and decide to share a place together
• Mature age students who understand requirements for self care
• Students who have used shorter term accommodation requirements initially in order that the period of adjustment has been successful

Advantages of using Fully Furnished Rentals

• Can be an inexpensive option if sharing costs with fellow students
• Independence
• Peace and quiet for study (away from student apartments)
• Good longer term option if studying longer term courses

To Consider

Generally not a good option when first in Australia – it can be very lonely and expensive.

The student is responsible for purchasing all personal requirements.

Can be difficult to navigate Australian rental agreements.

How can StudyOasis help?

Using the Concierge, the international student is able to fill in requirements as to the property they require. StudyOasis is then able to locate suitable properties for viewing whilst staying in temporary accommodation. This way the student is able to view the property prior to signing an agreement. Also in this way Study Oasis can assist in identifying the most suitable areas for the student (i.e. on good transport routes and / or close to the a study campus)

A location and coordination fee of $95 is charged.