Arranging Housing After Arrival

Securing your long-term housing after you arrive in Melbourne can be a good way of being fully informed about your housing choice.

If you choose to do this, we recommend that you arrive in Melbourne at least one month prior to Orientation. This will help to give you enough time to 'house hunt' and settle in before your Uni life starts.

There are many benefits in arranging housing after you arrive. You can:

• Physically inspect the property before accepting the terms and conditions of the lease;
• Decide whether you will be comfortable in your new neighbourhood;
• Assess the noise levels, both by day and night. Remember, you need to be able to sleep and study in your new home;
• Check whether it is well-lit at night.

This process still requires preparation. Consider the following:

• Ensure you have temporary accommodation arranged;
• Be prepared financially for the time you may need to spend in temporary accommodation;
• Make housing your first priority. Without a house, you're homeless;
• Avoid rushing your 'house hunting'. Feeling rushed can hinder your ability to make wise choices;
• Be informed. Before you arrive, read as much as you can about the various housing options and how to arrange them. Then you can get straight into house hunting after you arrive, rather than trying to figure out where to go and what to do.

Arrival Services may help you with your temporary accommodation requirements, or you can make your own arrangements by contacting the hotels listed in our Temporary Accommodation publication.