Private Accommodation
How to find your own accommodation in Sydney
Students are encouraged to inspect any prospective accommodation before agreeing to move in. They should travel to any house, flat or apartment they are considering to ensure that it is close to the University or that it is easy to get to by public transport. Once a suitable property is located, students will need to put in an application and possibly pay a holding deposit (equivalent to one week’s rent). If the application is accepted, a Residential Tenancy Agreement will need to be signed and rent in advance (usually one or two weeks) plus a rental bond (4 weeks for unfurnished properties, 6 weeks for furnished) will need to be paid. Students should ensure they receive a copy of the Residential Tenancy Agreement, Condition Report, “The Renting Guide”, and receipts for all payments they make. Students should also note that if after paying a holding deposit they change their minds, part or all of the deposit will be forfeited.
Useful website which will help you look for your own rented accommodation in Sydney are:
- Domain (rental accommodation listings)
- Citysearch, Sydney
- Sydney Property
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Sydney Morning Herald
Rental accommodation listings appear in the paper on Saturday’s and Wednesday’s - Flatmates.com
Important points to note:
- Fully furnished Units/house/apartments/flat are not common in Sydney.
- If you are looking at renting a 2 bedroom Unit/flat/apartment the rent per week is approximately AUD$240 to AUD$280 (depending on the location, condition of the property and etc).
- If you are searching for a property somewhere close to University Campus, you should look for area such as – Marsfield, Epping, North Ryde, and Eastwood.
- If you are searching for a property somewhere closer to city centre but at the same time close to University Campus then you should look for – Lane Cove, Epping, Strathfield, Chatswood, North Sydney and Crows Nest.
- We recommend that you try to look in areas that provide main transportation services – such as train station, bus stops and access to main roads.
- You will find that a “Sydney, NSW Street Directory” would be very useful for information and descriptions of area in Sydney. (You can get a directory from any newsagency or book shop).
- Please ask for further help at the Macquarie University Accommodation Office if you still have more inquiries or questions about renting from a real estate agent in Sydney.
The following local Real Estate Agents can be contacted about accommodation close to the university:
Epping
| Location: | Address: | Phone: | Website: |
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| John C Edward | 68 Beecroft Road | 9868 3333 | |
| Epping First National | 28 High Street | 9202 5666 | http://www.eppingfn.com.au/ |
| Ray White | 14 Bridge Street | 9876 6900 | |
| Raine & Horne | 54 Beecroft Road | 9868 2888 | |
| L.J Hooker | 38 Langston Place | 9876 2999 | |
| Bruce Lyons | 66 Beecroft Road | 9869 7266 | |
| Century 21 Noelene Haile | 35 Beecroft Road | 9876 6888 |
Eastwood
| Location: | Address: | Phone: | Website: |
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| Anthony Trees | 188 Rowe Street | 9858 4222 | |
| Ray White | 191 Rowe Street | 9858 5211 | |
| Gordon & Quance | 85 Rowe Street | 9874 2666 | |
| K G Hurst | 1 Lakeside Road | 9858 3888 | http://www.kghurst.com.au/ |
| L J Hooker | 83 Rowe Street | 9858 3777 | |
| Peter Hingston | 2 Hillview Road | 9858 4777 | |
| Rowe Street Realty | 201 Rowe Street | 9874 1226 | |
| Raine & Horne | 221 Rowe Street | 9804 1000 | |
| Rymel Properties | 206/160 Rowe Street | 9874 9088 |
North Ryde
| Location: | Address: | Phone: | Website: |
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| J A Gilmour & Sons | 819 Victoria Road | 9807 2000 | |
| L J Hooker | 132 Coxs Road | 9888 1488 | |
| Gordon & Quance | 287 Lane Cove Road | 9887 3200 | |
| Raine & Horne | 1/22 Blenheim Road | 9887 3522 | |
| North Ryde Professional | 1/144 Coxs road | 9887 1833 | |
| Ryde Real Estate | 1/90 Charles St, Putney | 9807 2255 |
West Ryde
| Location: | Address: | Phone: | Website: |
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| Baker Kennedy Group | 970 Victoria Road | 9807 6222 | |
| Summons & Francis | 1004 Victoria Road | 9804 7000 | |
| J A Gilmour & Sons | 819 Victoria Road | 9807 2000 | |
| The Professionals | 976 Victoria Road | 9807 3133 |
Carlingford
| Location: | Address: | Phone: | Website: |
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| Shearer First national | 843 Pennant Hills Road | 9871 6555 | |
| J A Gilmour & Sons | 20 Carmen Drive | 9872 4377 | |
| Peter Shipway | 833 Penant Hills Road | 9872 2555 | |
| Custodian | 821-825 Pennant Hills Road | 9872 6011 |
Telephones:
If you want to set up a telephone connection you can either call Telstra to set up the connection or you can visit Telstra Shop at Level 4 Macquarie Centre, North Ryde.
Telstra:
| Phone: | 13 22 00 |
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| Web: | www.telstra.com.au |
Mobile Phone:
There are many different types of packages and mobile phone deals around. Make sure you have done some research before deciding to purchase a phone and secure a contact with any mobile phone dealer. Make sure the deal is flexible, good, cheap and comes with a reliable mobile phone. There are Pre-paid mobile phones as well... ask before you buy!
Website which will provide you on what mobile phone to get are:
Electricity
You will need to connect your electricity when you first move into your rented accommodation. This is a simple process which can be completed over the phone. Please call INTEGRAL ENERGY on 131 002.
Primary Needs
Example: Furniture,electrical goods, bed, car, washing machine, etc
Most rental accommodation in Sydney is not furnished, hence you will need to furnish your own apartment by buying new or used goods. Below are some suggestions on where you can find the things you will need:
- Trading Post
- Fantastic Furniture
- Renta Centre (for renting furniture & appliances)
- Mr Rentals (home appliance rentals) 1800 880 778
Checklist
Have you:
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Paid tuition fees and OSHC? |
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Applied for student visa? |
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Received student visa? |
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Confirmed your flight to Sydney? |
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Completed and submitted the 2003 Airport Reception & Temporary Accommodation Form? |
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Received confirmation that you will be met at the airport? |
If applying for accommodation in either Dunmore Lang or Robert Menzies College, have you:
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Lodged online the On-campus Residential Accommodation Application Form? |
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Lodged online Academic Referee Form? |
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Lodged online Character Referee Form? |
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Sent 3 passport size photographs? |
If applying for accommodation in the Macquarie Apartments (Macquarie Parklands, Macquarie University Village, Balaclava Apartments, or Off-Campus Apartments), have you:
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Lodged online the Macquarie Apartments Application Form? |
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Received offer of accommodation? |
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Paid for your accommodation within 5 working days? |
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Faxed copy of your bank draft or telegraphic transfer together with Payment Remittance to Macquarie University? |
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Received confirmation that your accommodation has been secured? |
Ways We Can Help
Macquarie International provides an Accommodation Resource Room each semester for those students wishing to locate their own off-campus accommodation. Advice and information regarding private rental, share accommodation, and Homestay is provided, as well as assistance in making appointments for inspections.
The Accommodation Resource Room provides:
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Computer access so that students can surf the web for rental accommodation |
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Telephone use to enable students to make appointments to view rental accommodation |
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Real Estate listings of properties for lease in surrounding suburbs |
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List of people looking for flatmates |
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Bus timetables and transport maps |
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Maps of the surrounding area |
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Brochures on renting electrical items and furniture |
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Information and brochures regarding temporary accommodation |
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Helpful staff to assist you through the process of looking for accommodation |