Student housing in Australia

Select the right accommodation for your stay for study is one of the greatest challenges facing international students,In Australia there is a shortage of residence, above all in the most populous urban centers. Additionally, costs may vary between different options.

An important planning studies in Australia scheduled task is finding accommodation that best suits the needs and budgetary student,Start with temporary accommodation and then decide on a permanent one when the area is already well known, it may be a good recommendation.

The most frequent types of accommodation for students in Australia
home-stay accommodation at home or in farm
The accommodation "home-stay" is very popular, especially among newcomers to Australia students because it provides an opportunity to learn about the country and the way of life of Australians. Means-it stays during the academic year.
The institutions have a list of families that can accommodate foreign students. Meals are usually included in the price, but also may have the form without food, in which he deals with student your daily diet.

Single or shared rooms are available and rates may vary markedly.
The home stays often occur among younger students and students of short courses of English.
A popular option is also stay on farms, where the same services are offered, but in a rural environment. This type of accommodation can approach the Australian way of life in a natural way.
In many cases, students are treated as another member of the family. However, it is expected that suits the lifestyle and family meals and accept the rules of the house.

Generally, the housing "home-stay" full board includes:
- Single room with bed, desk and wardrobe.
- Laundry.
- Three meals per day, with breakfast and dinner shared with family members, plus a packed lunch when you attend classes.
Generally, the "home-stay" accommodation only includes:
- A single room with bed, desk and wardrobe.
- Laundry.
- Access to the kitchen, so that students prepare your own food.

 Accommodation in college
Educational institutions in Australia can arrange accommodation in various residences of international students. Usually located near public transport and shopping malls. The main advantage of staying in a residence of international students is that it is easy to find and make friends with people of the same age or the same academic interests. The most common types of student residences are:
- University Residential Colleges: usually belong to independent organizations that manage them. Sometimes, they are located on the same campus or nearby. They offer accommodation and meals, and is the school itself that also deals with the cleanup. They also offer sports and social facilities, tutoring and libraries.
- Student residences: are located in or near the same campus, and are often cheaper than residential colleges. They offer meals and clean facilities. There is also the possibility to live independently. This accommodation is only available for full-time students.
- Separate accommodation on campus: this type of accommodation is related to universities located in the outskirts of large cities. The university itself is responsible for cleaning. This property offers more independence than a residential school at a lower price.
- Boarding: It is a furnished and equipped accommodation, designed to married or graduate students.

• Bed and Breakfasts
Usually managed by associations as "Youth Hostels" and "Young Men and Young Women Christian Associations" (YMCA and YWCA). The kitchen and the bathrooms are shared.

• Shared and rent
Shared accommodation with other students is common and popular. The ads in student newspapers often include warnings for renting rooms, apartments and houses. In this type of hosting each student has their own room, but the common areas and responsibilities are shared housing.
The houses and apartments can be rented through an estate agent or owners, and may be furnished or unfurnished.
Rents vary considerably by region of the country. When renting a home is usually ask for a month's rent as a deposit if the tenant causes damage to housing. If no damage, the bond at the end of the lease will be returned.
If you decide to rent a house or apartment should normally sign an official contract with the landlord. This document, called lease establishes the obligations of the owner (lessor) and the tenant (lessee). The contract stipulates that all house facilities are working properly and the landlord must keep the property in good condition.

Assistance in finding accommodation
Most institutions and schools have a hosting service where you will be advised on a range of accommodation and prices. In the bulletin boards of the schools often also they offer rooms, apartments and houses for rent that can be shared with other students.
It is advised to contact the hosting service of choice to arrange temporary accommodation before leaving the center. This allows evaluating the type of permanent accommodation eu desired.
See the list of the top academic institutions in Australia at the University section.
 Practical advice
• It is advisable to rent temporary accommodation before signing a final contract rent. This decision allows us to know the city and the places that best suit the student's needs.
• Find a place near the university. This allows significant savings in transportation.
• It should be located closest to the residence, such as transport links, shops and stores essential services. This is extremely important if you do not have car.
• all relevant questions should be made to the owner before signing a rental agreement. For example: how the heating system controlled? What services includes rental price? How many people can occupy the property?
• You must read carefully the lease to understand all the requirements, especially with regard to penalties for non-compliance with the agreement.
• Do not rush the selection of housing. Visit several apartments before settling is the recommendation.
• We must take into account in the budget to book a deposit is required. They can also ask for a "deposit against damage" as refundable at end of contract guarantee.
• Most of the accommodation options, except the accommodation in family homes, does not include electrical items, and household appliances, no sheets or blankets, etc. There are products for home resale that are affordable, but you should bring basic items.