The Real Truth about Renting in Melbourne!!!

I'm sorry to hear that! 😭 Before coming to Melbourne, you only saw the social apartments on Xiaohongshu (a social media platform) 🏠 - with floor-to-ceiling windows, large balconies, and they told you that the prices were lower compared to student apartments 🧑‍🎓. Student apartments are small and expensive. But nobody told you that the utilities (water and electricity) are not included in the rent for social apartments!!! And you have to arrange your own internet connection!!! Just arrived in Melbourne and not knowing how to set up the internet 🛜, it feels like you've been taken advantage of 🥹🥬. Before moving in, you didn't know how to sign a contract, and nobody told you about the condition report 📝, which requires you to carefully document the condition of the house 🏠 with photos before moving in. Otherwise, any differences will result in compensation!!! 💢 I advise all newcomers to Melbourne!!! Make sure to live in student apartments 🧑‍🎓 first to familiarize yourself with the situation!!!