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If you intend to rent a property in Australia you will generally require a bond and proof of address. By activating your ANZ bank account as soon as you arrive, you can organize for a bank statement to be sent to your residential address, which may be able to be used as proof of your address.
Rents may vary significantly from one Australian State to another, with prices generally increasing the closer you are to city centres. You can search for rental properties online at the websites listed below, and once in Australia you can contact real estate agents in the areas where you intend to live. The same websites listed below can be used to locate houses for sale throughout Australia. They often include maps of the areas and information about suburbs including proximity to transport, schooling and other amenities.
If you are planning to buy a house in Australia, ANZ can help you save for a deposit, with a number of solutions which may help you to meet the needs of those saving towards a specific goal, Visit www.anz.com/aus/personal/everyday/savings for more information on ANZ's savings solutions.
When you're ready to buy, ANZ has a wide variety of award-winning home loans* to help you finance the purchase of your home. To apply for a loan or find out more, call ANZ's Home Loan Hotline on , or to find out more, visit an ANZ Branch or www.anz.com/aus/personal/home-loans/.
The best places to check for rental accommodation is the classified section of the daily newspapers; Wednesday and Saturday are usually the best days. Rental properties that are listed through a real estate agent generally require at least a six-month lease, plus a bond (usually two weeks rent) and one month rent up front. The rental market is competitive at the moment, as demand for properties climb; you might find yourself competing against several others for a well-located house or apartment. Useful websites for rental properties nationally include:
*Many of ANZ's Home and Residential Investment Loans were awarded CANNEX mortgage star ratings in 2007. Ask us for details. All applications for credit are subject to ANZ's normal credit approval criteria. Terms and conditions, fees and charges apply.
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