You'll definitely regret it if you don't take a look! 😊

🏢 Oh, renting a place can be quite a hassle, you know. It's better to find a reliable place through a legitimate agency. If you go with a private landlord, getting back your bond money can be quite a challenge. They always find various excuses not to return it to you. 😑 Remember to sign the contract in English for fairness. You can download the standard rental agreement for Victoria from consumer.vic.gov.au to avoid contract pitfalls. 📜 Well, after signing the contract with the agency, the bond money isn't given to them; it's handed over to the RTA, which is government-managed. 💼 Rent is usually paid monthly, and initially, you pay one month's rent as bond along with the first month's rent. Oh, and if the landlord or agency suggests paying three months or half a year's rent upfront to reduce the rent, you better be cautious. 🚩 For a legitimate rental, you also need to complete a condition report, documenting the condition of the property's facilities and equipment. So, make sure to check it thoroughly before signing. Otherwise, you might end up footing the bill for cleaning and repairs yourself. 💸 As for those student apartments, if you can't find or apply for other housing, then go ahead and stay there. Though they're convenient for school, they're pricey and small. 🏢 If you're staying in one of those student apartments, cleanliness is crucial. Maintaining the facilities well will give you a good rental record, which will be helpful for your future rental applications. ✨ If you ever need to pay for cleaning or repairs, try to cover the costs yourself. Don't let the agency deduct it from your bond. Having a deduction record isn't good and won't benefit your future rental applications.