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How to find accommodation in Melbourne?

I am a migrant, planning to settledown in Melbourne in the near future. My biggest problem is finding accommodation, as I have learned that many real estate agents do not like letting apartments to jobless people. It will take several months for me to find work there and I do not have any close friends there, who could help me with my accommodation. The hotels seem to be so expensive, even the 'budget' ones like hostels. Could anybody tell me about any agencies or institutions who could help me in this regards please? Just an answer to the 'Melbourne Girl'. I have already got the Aussie permanent resident visa under 'Skilled Migrant' category, which doesn't need a sponsor.

Public Comments

1. do you people not search for your answers on previous posts before posting the same questions over and over? First of all, before you migrate, you need to get permission from the government to be allowed to come here, and more likely than not, you will need to have a sponsor to bring you.
2. In your place I would first go to a hostel (about 20-25 AUD - maybe less if you stay longer) and look for other accomodation when in Oz. That way you can talk to people face to face and you can probably easier convince a landlord by your appearance that you are a serious person. Maybe you can rent an apartment for a while which leaves you time for looking for a job. If you have any (very positive) written recommendations from former employers, take them with you, as well as phone numbers. Maybe provide proof (bank statements, etc) that you have sufficient financial means to support yourself while unemployed and looking for a job. For hostels look at e.g.: http://www.hostelworld.com/ http://www.hostelmania.com/