How to Rent a House on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast, located in Queensland, Australia, is known for it's gorgeous beaches, festive restaurants and a steamy subtropical climate. This tropical area is a perfect area to rent a home for an action packed Australian vacation. Finding a home in Australia's Gold Coast can seem impossible if you are located in another country, but with just a few resources, you can find a great home to rent. Having access to the Internet is key since overseas phone calls could be expensive. Using email will help you communicate with the appropriate parties that will help you rent a home on the Gold Coast.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Swap homes with another home owner if you are looking to save money when renting a home on the Gold Coast of Australia. If you own your own home, you can use a service like Sabbatical Homes. This home-swapping service will help your exchange homes on a temporary basis. If you don't own a home, they also list rentals.

2. Contact a legitimate rental or real estate agency if you are looking to rent a home on the Gold Coast. The benefit of using a real estate company is they will have a variety of homes you can select from and will have formal contracts that will safeguard you from scams dealing with private rentals. Companies like Seqrents will help guide you through the rental selection process.

3. Contact a holiday or vacation home specialist if you are looking for a short term vacation rental. Companies like Holidaylettings has a large selection of homes and apartments you can rent on the Gold Coast. They have a large selection of homes to choose from with detailed listing information.

4. Visit user driven websites like Craigslist.org if you looking to rent a house directly from the owner of the home. Although Craiglist started on the West Coast of America, it has spread to international destinations enabling travelers to find bargains through the Internet.

5. Search for local newspapers on newspaper.com.au. Once you find a paper located in the area you want to rent, you can search the paper's on line edition for rental classifieds Remember that you will be reading rental prices in Australian dollars and not US dollars.

Tips & Warnings

• Before renting, ask to have references and current photos sent to you. Be sure to ask about what attractions and conveniences are located around the rental area.
• Rent from a private party at your own risk. Without a rental contract provided by a real estate professional, you may fall victim to a scam.

Resources

• Home swapping and rental service.
• Home rental company.
• A holiday rental company.
• A source to find local classifieds for rental homes.