Question 1

What are the general steps for applying for student housing in Perth?

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, the steps to apply for an apartment are as follows: Fill out the application form -> Submit the application form -> Personal background check -> Apartment sends the contract -> Read the contract carefully -> Sign the contract -> Pay the money.

Question 2

When should I start looking for student housing in Perth?

Accepted Answer

Start in January, and if you see a suitable property during that time, just apply as soon as possible; if you don&#x27;t find a suitable property, you can wait. But if it&#x27;s May or June, do it as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the less cost effective housing becomes available, and after August, the options become scarce.

Question 3

How big is student housing in Perth?

Accepted Answer

According to uhomes database, student apartments or student flats in Perth are usually around 21m² to 23.5

Question 4

What documents should I bring when checking in for a rental in Perth?

Accepted Answer

Please bring your passport, I-20, payment receipts, credit cards, checks, etc. Please note that the apartment does not take cash.

Question 5

Can I come to Perth and see the apartment before I decide to sign?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we encourage students to see the apartment in person before deciding to sign up, so they can get a more direct feel for the apartment. However, we have to admit that many students want to move in right away when they arrive in the Canada. Also, the closer to the start of the school year, the higher the price and the fewer good apartments there are. Therefore, students should decide when to sign up according to their actual situation.

Question 6

What list of documents do I need to keep when booking my Perth accommodation through uhomes?

Accepted Answer

There are three mandatory documents to be submitted by a student while booking accommodation with uhomes. It includes： 
1. Statement of Accounts in your name 
2. Valid Passport 
3. A letter of confirmation from your concerned university

Question 7

How long is the typical lease term for student housing in Perth?

Accepted Answer

The most typical student apartment lease is for 12 months, starting in August or September and ending in July or August of the following year. A few apartments offer semester leases (5 or 6 months), 10-month leases (leases that end at the end of May), or leases that end in July or August (unlimited start dates). Generally, for periods of less than 12 months, the apartment charges an additional monthly fee for short term rentals, ranging from $30-$100 per month.

Question 8

Do student apartments in Perth come with furniture?

Accepted Answer

Most of the apartments in Perth are unfurnished, so you need to buy furniture before you move in. You can choose to order some of the furniture from Amazon in advance, or you can choose to buy it immediately after you arrive in Toro

Question 9

What are the typical apartment types available for rent in Perth?

Accepted Answer

In Perth, most students choose a Flat Apartment, followed by a House, a Townhouse and so on. There are usually studios, 1 bed 1bath, 2 bed 2 bath, 3 bed 3 bath, 4 bed 4 bath and so on. There are also room types that belong to shared bedrooms, such as 2 bed 1 bath, 3 bed 2 bath, etc.

Question 10

Can I arrive in Perth and see the house before I decide to sign?

Accepted Answer

Try not to do so. It is better to move in right after you arrive in the Canada. Then, the closer to the start of the school year, the higher the rent and the less good properties are available around the school. Therefore, students should decide when to sign a contract according to their actual situation.

Student Housing in Perth