What will it cost to move?

There is a lot of money involved in renting a house or flat. You will be asked to pay two weeks rent in advance and a bond (usually four weeks rent) as a security deposit. You will also need to pay $15 to have the lease (residential tenancy agreement) prepared.

There are costs associated with connecting the electricity, gas, water and telephone. Most of these utilities require an initial deposit or connection fee.

The other big expense is for furniture, household goods and electrical and electronic equipment.