RENTING
Students can rent their own place and sign a lease in their name.
You will need to have finished high school and be over 18 years of age, show identification and proof of funds (e.g. a job or bank statement) and show references.
Cost
Rents vary, depending on the number of bedrooms and location. Expect to pay $280 and upwards for a two-bedroom flat.
You will need to pay a 4 week bond, plus rent in advance. You will get the bond back at the end of the lease as long as there is no damage to the property.
A minimum lease period is 6 months.
You may need to pay for excess water usage.
Electricity
A reconnection is free and you need to contact Energy Australia at 131 535.
If you are not a permanent resident a bond of $120 is paid and is returned after the successful payment of 4 accounts or at the end of your stay. If you choose to pay by direct debit system there is no need to pay a bond.
Gas
If gas is just to be reconnected phone AGL at 131 245.
It costs $22 to establish an account and a bond of $100. This bond is returned when you leave the property. If you decide to pay by direct debit no bond has to be paid.
Telephone
To reconnect the phone line call Telstra on 132 200.
It costs approximately $59.
To put in a brand new line it costs around $209.
Getting a connection can take up to a few hours to 2 days.
If the customers are young (early twenties) the phone line can only be used for local calls for the first six months.
Furniture
The area has plenty of furniture shops ranging from antique to very modern styles.
However if you are on a budget a second - hand store is the ideal place to shop. There are numerous second hand furniture shops and great bargains can be found.
Here are some examples of extra cheap second hand furniture shops:
St. Vincent DePaul’s (Vinnies):
638 Pittwater Rd, Brookvale 2099
Phone: 9905 0424
The Salvation Army (Salvos):
545 Pittwater Rd, Brookvale 2099
Phone: 9907 2124
Lifeline:
310 Sydney Road, Balgowlah 2093
Phone: 9907 0296
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