Our New House | How To Rent A House In Australia

[@coopermorehead]

You should have taken photos before moving in so that when you move out - proof of anything that might have been wrong prior to occupying. Some rental agencies/landlords are known to muck around with "bonds" so that you don't get it back. Keep really good records!

[@sashjayd3062]

Always do this! It has saved me more than a couple of times. Also make sure you fill out your condition report and return it before the cut off date.

[@jeremykothe2847]

some? It's standard practise.

[@the_jallohfamily]

Definitely agree with this. We had a very similar experience but were saved a lot of money because the agent move on to a new job so no one followed up. Even if you think it's not important, take a photo!

[@wandpj]

Sound advice. You do need some flexibility when moving to am unfamiliar place. Initially renting gives you some breathing space to discover the ins and outs of the area before the big commitment of buying.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks bud. We're definitely new to everything here

[@kassrripples3659]

I’ll be renting when I get back to Australia. We rented in Brisbane for 4.5 years then Gladstone 5 years. Last time we owned a house was 12 years ago.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Rentals are tricky to come by in Brisbane at the moment. Lots of people moving in from interstate

[@dot10k]

Great video that I really enjoyed. You’ve got a great presentation style and the information is “spot on”. I hope that you and your family settle in easily and that you enjoy your new life in this wonderful country. I came here from the UK 40 years ago and have never looked back. I am looking. Forward to viewing future videos of your life down under.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks for watching. We really appreciate it. We're already loving Australia too

[@timp1390]

Yes agree. You're presentation style is very good. Keep doing the videos mate 👍

[@gettingoutwiththekids]

Glad you got sorted and get set of tips for anyone moving to Australia.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks guys

[@the_jallohfamily]

The proof of income/payment was the thing that helped us the most. We opened an account in Oz in 2015 and started squirreling money away (Edit) until we got the visa! I believe Australia wants you to be sustainable when you arrive on their shores. Such great tips.

[@hazcube5827]

That’s a great tip

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

That's a great idea too!

[@farshy.r3477]

Im which bank did you open the bank account?

[@the_jallohfamily]

@@farshy.r3477 You can open an account with any of the High Street banks (NAB, Commonwealth), so long as you have ID.

[@cheekybastard1018]

I love you guys! My parents and I emigrated from England in 1981. I was 9 years old. We stayed with family in Perth that were already here until my parents bought a house nearby. I have always loved it here, I went back to Lancaster to visit my Nanna when I was 14, but was so homesick for Australia/ my friends, lol) that I cut my visit to 2 weeks instead of the intended 3 months. I have since moved to Sydney 20 years ago, but would never visit the UK again.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks. Definitely don't want to be visiting the UK until all this pandemic is over for sure!! We're going to enjoy ourselves here for now definitely

[@mrsoz8661]

Firstly, welcome to Oz. You do your homework well in your research, must be the “chalkie” (oz slang for teacher) in you. It’s obvious in your videos that you don’t regret what you and your family have done in uprooting yourselves and moving to the other side of the world...it’s brave and it’s lovely to see. Good choice in choosing AppliancesOnline for your appliances, I’ve used them many times, still do. Best wishes in finding a teaching position. You have a lovely family, stay safe and take care.

[@elvinahgota4232]

I love this family, genuine vlogs!!!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks Dee Gee

[@1ife.elevated]

That is amazing. The houses there are very similar to what we have here in Florida. The tile floors and open floor plans, the long blinds like that. The only difference is, most of the houses here in florida are only one floor, you know, hurricanes and all. Seems very similar though. The differences between Aussie and the UK remind me of the differences of Florida and the northern part of the united states where I am originally from. The houses up there are older, and smaller, no open plans, and basements... where florida is tile, way open floor plans, and bigger spaces/houses. There is also a lot more land down here. I found it extremely interesting that Australia is typically weekly rentals, where as the U.S. we rent by the month and require a first month, last month, and a security deposit (which i learned from your video they call a "bond") the security deposit is typically equal to one month's rent, so here in the US it is WICKED expensive to move into a rental.... say your rent is $1,000, you would need first, last, and security, so $3,000 to be able to move in... it is definitely a struggle. With all that being said though, I am so happy to see you all moved into a place and getting settled on your new life down under, best of luck and as always much love to you and your family!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Wow, thats really expensive to rent in the US. I thought it was bad enough renting here. Either way, I think you definitely get more for your money than the UK. I think all homes should be open plan, it feels so claustrophobic to be in just one small room.

[@1ife.elevated]

@@ThatJohnstonLife I agree!!!

[@elenasalvatore832]

So happy for you guys! Enjoy your new beginning in Australia. There is no better place on earth...in my humble opinion. 🙂

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

You're absolutely right. We love it here

[@darkwarrior014]

Hey mate, I am new to your channel. Thoroughly enjoying the precise info you are providing here. Cheers! 🤠👍

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks and welcome

[@steveth1000]

Rentals in 2021 are like finding a needle in a haystack, if there are 10 to look at, you apply for them.all and hope you are lucky to be offered 1. Houses go on the market and sold within 2 days. People are offering above asking prices just to buy a house, any house.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Absolutely, the market has started going crazy!!

[@screaminchief]

Great tips thanks for sharing. We'll be following in your footsteps soon so your channel is proving invaluable!

[@aussie1577]

Moving to Brisbane soon but haven’t found a place yet. Thanks for the info!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Hope you find one soon

[@_DJGravity]

Welcome to Brisbane 😎 I'm from burpengary but am living out in Rosewood...I am a garden maintenance and lawn carer and work based in sumner park....I hope to bump into you to say g-day 👍

[@_DJGravity]

Oh and spot on with the video to too

[@_DJGravity]

Oh the tree with fruit on it.....paw paw tree 👍

[@BlackoniansAroundTheWorld]

Lovely new house. Great tips as well. Awesome video 👍😊

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks

[@johnmarriott616]

Your tree outside looks like a pawpaw tree nice. I hope all goes well for you. Cheers

[@thatperfectsleep8320]

Great video. Really helpful information. Thanks

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hez_am_i2448]

I'm assuming the Rheem unit on the side of the house is your hot water system. Most aussie homes don't have an internal boiler that I have seen (mainly WA) also bottle gas, how crazy, Brisbane does weird things. In Perth bottle gas is normally only places they cant lay gas lines like in the hills (actually maybe that's why Brisbane has so much bottle gas..). Renting was a way smarter idea for you really. Can you imagine buying, then 6 months later landing a job at a dream school, that's more than an hour commute away?

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I'm finding out every day lost of weird QLD things! The job search has narrowed now to just the areas we want to live. Fingers crossed I get something

[@steveth1000]

Buy in a good School zone for your daughter.

[@newbris]

Many people didn’t use gas at all when newer estates were built. Hot water electric. Stove and hot plate electric. No heating.

[@susancoman5529]

Welcome to Brisbane. We live north of Strathpine in Lawnton. If you have any problems or need a Grandma visit let me know. In our 60’s but have large family who love camping, our grandsons ride motorbikes ( age 3 and 7).

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Aww thanks

[@nnyv0040]

Just stumbled upon your video. Welcome to Brisbane. Did you move here because of the pandemic? Hope you guys have settled in. Brisbane is a lovely city.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Not because, but during. We'd planned it for years

[@NormalGirlVlogging]

Looks lovely. Glad ur getting sorted now. Xxx

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks, yes it's a slow grind but we're getting there!

[@alexhutcheson972]

Wow exactly the same layout as a house I’ve seen in Menai Sydney.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I think this plan is very popular

[@skwervin1]

In Melbourne gas is mains same as water and electricity and you probably have access to cable and NBN (internet) as well. Remember that the sun passes to the north so windows on the north side will get the most sun and you might want to look at shades etc on those windows. And with the little one... 1 - make sure you cover her with sunscreen and a Tshirt and Hat whever she goes outside - sunstroke and extreme sunburn are easy to get and harsh on young skin 2 - Get her swimming lessons ASAP. Living here she will be in and around water a lot! Our kids start swimming lessons at school in their first year and most kids learn or at least get water safe around the age of 3

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks for the tips Wendy

[@aliwatkinson2991]

Your new home looks amazing! I would love to see a video about why and how you decided to move to Australia and how long it took to get there?!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Hi Boodie. Thanks for watching. We do have a video on our channel showing exactly that!

[@aliwatkinson2991]

@@ThatJohnstonLife oh awesome!!! I'll find it and give it a watch 😂

[@mim0381]

Welcome to Brisvegas! House prices as well as rents are much more affordable up here. Personally, I hate the weather but otherwise it's a fabulous city.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

It's great. We're loving it

[@Hannah1989mcd]

Such an informative video. Will hopefully be moving this year with a 2 year old and husband so this is super helpful. We'll be renting near adelaide first

[@steveth1000]

Better check out the rental market online, there is next to nothing to rent all over Australia. Landlords are taking the opportunity to sell at high prices and the new owners are moving in themselves. This is leaving massive rental shortages.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck

[@stevenbalekic5683]

I'm not sure about Brisbane but in Adelaide, mains gas is connected in most houses...there may be some that haven't got the initial connection from the house to the street...but that's usually because the house was built on the cheap.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Yeah I think the bottled gas must just be a QLD thing

[@fearnobeer9077]

@@ThatJohnstonLife i was born in brissy/ grew up there,,bought a house on the sunny coast now, some places in brissy have natural gas but 80% it's bottles,when you buy,solar hot water will save you $$$

[@dizzylizzy7582]

@@fearnobeer9077 They might be better looking at a heat pump. Our solar hot water was smashed by a hail storm along with our solar panels. Apparently, heat pumps are very cheap to run and you don't run the risk of losing your hot water if the solar hot water system is damaged in a storm.

[@aussieragdoll4840]

I live in Dubbo (moved from Sydney almost a year ago). I live in a relatively new estate where most of the houses are now 6-7 years old. Because of the history of the estate, most houses in the area has gas bottles for hot water and cooking. However, over time natural gas has become available in the street for connection to the house. I have since been connected to the gas so I don’t need to worry about getting new gas bottles or worrying about having to restart the pilot light for the hot water tank. In fact, with my connection to the natural gas, I changed to an instantaneous gas hot water system, so I have done away with the hot water tank.

[@sashjayd3062]

@@ThatJohnstonLife Depends on where you live. We live on the NSW Far South Coast and it's all bottled gas here.

[@JB-lx8cw]

Re the gas, you stated that most of Australia is not connected to the mains. That is incorrect; its generally Queensland where this occurs. Ive lived in Victoria (Melbourne) my entire life and we have always been connected to the mains. I have two family members living in Queensland.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Must just be QLD, thanks JB

[@BrianKitching-wv5nh]

Hi Ross,i know this comment isn't related to this video,but have you been to Southbanks waterpark in Brisbane?If so can you remember how much it cost to get in there?Thankyou.

[@ashleyross5701]

Do you mind me asking which area this is? I like the idea of a shared pool whilst renting. We are researching rentals near brisbane as we are moving in February. Thank you

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Hi Ashley, we're close to Strathpine, lots of units do have shared facilities but it's best to check. We find the area is close for the city but far enough away to not have to pay the super high rents.

[@ashleyblack5198]

Thanks for the reply. I have never heard of strathpine but certainly an area I will look into. I had been looking at Newport but slightly concerned over the commute into the city for work.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Newport is close to Kippa Ring which goes to the station. It's also going the wrong way with traffic into the city. Lovely area though

[@sashjayd3062]

@@ashleyblack5198 I used to live in Strathpine in one of the townhouse villages. There's a large shopping mall, from memory I think it was a Westfield, train station and it was a great place to live. Not too far away from the city (I think it was 30 mins on the train - it was a while ago though so I could be a little wrong on that). Only thing I hated about living there was all the cane toads that congregated in groups at night around there.

[@bspilcker]

Most houses are on mains gas. Nice rental mate! Build a house once you are established. WA is better than QLD, better value for money and we play AFL. And we actually have better weather and our beaches are the best. WA is the best destination QLD number two.

[@breach8813]

Hey, can we get a updated overall monthly cost of everything essential

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Will look into it 👍

[@AndySelf]

Enjoy Australia, rental price sounds good, much more affordable than Canberra

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks, we consider ourselves lucky then!

[@ozbrizzie8869]

The house is very ordinary by Australian standards

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I bet!!

[@steveth1000]

Rent is very reasonable, if they had wanted what you suggest isn't ordinary, they would have been paying $500 to $600 a week. It's great value for a 3 bedroom in a major city. Our daughter pays $390 a week for her 3 bedroom villa in regional VIC.

[@jackholsman3732]

What suburb did you move to? We are relocating to Brisbane from England in September!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

We're in the North of Brisbane near North Lakes

[@josephinegyebi3942]

Pleace can you tell me about the cost of living in Brisbane for a family of 4 am from Swizterland and we are trying to move to Brisbane

[@carolinecarter5703]

Where did you stay after your quarenteen before you got your property.??

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

We got an air bnb up on redcliffe peninsula

[@tomking2064]

Silly question and sorry if I missed this. I assume you stayed at a hotel before you found a rented place?

[@abdoaiman]

Must be very difficult to move to a different country.. I have 4 children 😅 this should be exhausting

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

You can do it!

[@mariamonk2592]

which part of the Brisbane did you rent ? it is really good price for what you got? is it a small town ?

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

This was between Brendale and Strathpine

[@user-md2gn8sk7k]

How much you rent per week ???

[@thompsonnicki]

How long was your lease in this property?

[@steveth1000]

Usually 6 months, but then can go monthly if you think you may be moving and don't want to renew for another 6 months.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Our was 6, but we managed to break lease after about 4