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Plain-language guides for international students renting in Australia — what a bond really is, how to inspect a room, what to set up in your first week, and how to make share-house life work. Every rule here follows the state you pick, because they are not the same in each one.
How bonds work in WA — the maximum bond of four weeks' rent, lodging it with Bonds Administration (Consumer Protection), condition reports, the boarder vs tenant difference, and how to get your bond back.
Read the guideThe golden rule of never paying before you inspect, an inspection checklist, day-one photos, the classic scam scripts, and what to do if you're targeted.
Read the guideThe first-week setup for international students in WA — tax file number, bank account, phone SIM, public transport with SmartRider and health cover, plus the scams to dodge along the way.
Read the guideHow to split bills fairly, set house rules that stick, give proper notice when you leave and resolve conflicts — plus when to bring in Bonds Administration or Circle Green Community Legal.
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