The latest information on Australian real estate: What you need to know when renting a house in Melbourne

Nowadays, more and more students choose to study in Melbourne, some because they like Melbourne’s customs and customs, and some because they are interested in learning about Melbourne’s culture. No matter what the reason is, international students will inevitably have to face interviews when they arrive in Melbourne. Regarding renting, living and other issues. Because the dormitories of the University of Melbourne are different from those in China, you need to apply in advance and may not be able to apply. Therefore, many international students rent rooms in Melbourne to solve the accommodation problem. After solving the problem of renting a house for international students in Melbourne, you have to consider life matters. Here are 7 common sense tips for international students renting a house in Melbourne:

1. Lifestyle

Most of them Items sold domestically can be found in Melbourne supermarkets, so there is no need to worry too much. If you want to save money, you can bring more expensive items in Melbourne such as cosmetics, portable electronic products and commonly used medicines.

2. Accommodation

Renting a house in Melbourne is not as good as in China. Many landlords have clear regulations when renting a house in Melbourne. Smoking and pets are not allowed. And no changes can be made to the house. The house must be cleaned when checking out, otherwise it will be deducted from your deposit. However, there is no need to worry about the landlord deliberately not returning the deposit. International students in Melbourne have a formal contract when renting a house. Read every clause clearly before signing the contract, and live normally in accordance with the terms of the contract. There will be no problem.

3. Safety

Safety is the issue that parents pay most attention to, and it is also the key among the keys. Students must pay attention to it. We mentioned above that renting a house near the school has another advantage in terms of safety, because the vicinity of the school is basically a place where international students have frequent accommodation and living activities, so it is much safer.

Also prepare a coin purse when you go out, so as to avoid exposing your money in front of others and being targeted by bad guys. Try to avoid being alone after dark. Save a local 24-hour taxi number and take a taxi home at night. If you encounter drunkards and black Africans on the road, avoid them. If they call you, don't agree. No matter how provocative they are, you should ignore them. If you encounter a crime, please call the police immediately!

4. Etiquette

This is the first thing you need to learn when you come to Melbourne. Don’t be impatient. Being polite can help you get more likes. Don't let anyone accompany you when you need to talk alone. Arrive ten minutes early for appointments/classes and do not look through other people's belongings without permission. Talk about cheers and apologise, and make up for it after you are helped or disturbed by others. Speak your thoughts in a low voice. Only ideas that are laughed at have the value of being realized. Don't speak loudly in public, but be sure to speak your mind. Even if you are not confident in your speaking, don't stop talking in the middle of speaking, as this may be misunderstood that you don't want to speak to them. After receiving the email, you should reply promptly and try to avoid speaking in front of Wai Guoren in his native language that he does not understand. It’s best to clean up after eating at fast food restaurants like McDonald’s. Don't insult other people's beliefs. It's best to say "excuse me" before you sneeze. Please turn your cell phone to silent before class and say "please" when asking others.

5. Study

Please study with a high school attitude (not energy). As we all know, foreign schools are very strict about entry and exit. If you do it half-heartedly with a coping mentality, then when the results come out, you will have no choice but to cry looking at other people's big A's. Every paper or exam score will be related to the degree you receive when you graduate. Many companies require first honors or first and second class degrees when recruiting, so you should not take any test lightly. Also, don’t share your paper with classmates for copying before submitting it, and know how to reject it.

6. Socializing

To make friends in the UK, you need to be more open-minded. If you are outgoing and can take the initiative, making friends on campus is not a problem. Say hello bravely to people you meet frequently. If you don't say hello, they will generally not take the initiative to talk to you. Never mind the spoken language, Melburnians internally divide people into those who speak English and those who speak no English at all. Respect each other's customs and don't make unscrupulous comments. Melburnians love to laugh at themselves. Bring gifts when visiting your home, and food when attending family gatherings. ***Don’t leave anything behind when ordering your meal. Putting the knife and fork on the same side means you are full. To practice speaking, you can go to a bar in the afternoon and buy a beer for an old man, who will usually be willing to chat with you.

7. Part-time part-time work

Some students said that they did not want to work part-time for the purpose of making money, but wanted to do volunteer work to expand their social circle. To do something meaningful and practice your English at the same time, students can find volunteer work related to their majors.