Steps to study abroad and rent a house in New Zealand

Steps to study abroad and rent a house in New Zealand. New Zealanders are proud to own a piece of land and a house. Most houses are independent wooden buildings. These houses are usually insulated, and most of them have no central heating facilities. Fireplaces and electric heaters are usually used for heating. All the houses have all-weather hot water supply. Family cars are usually parked in the garage near the street. How do international students rent a house in New Zealand? Houses usually have independent gardens. In addition to planting flowers and fruit trees, the yard is generally a green lawn. Because of the climate, like Auckland, it is green all year round. Families with children also put swings, slides and trampolines in the garden. Some houses have indoor swimming pools. New Zealand's real estate market is very active, and New Zealanders often buy houses in their lives. In addition to the old houses (already occupied), some houses sold in the market were newly built by house builders. Many New Zealand families own multiple houses. In addition to their own houses, other houses are generally rented by themselves or entrusted to real estate companies. In New Zealand, a house is also an investment option. Renting a house People who have just arrived in New Zealand usually rent a house first. Most rented houses have no furniture, but they generally have stoves, laundry facilities, curtains and carpets. After renting the house, the tenant needs to contact the telephone company to install the telephone immediately and contact the power company for power supply. At the same time, it is necessary to add necessities such as cooking utensils and bedding. Some people bring some personal belongings to New Zealand by sea. It should be noted that shipping usually takes a long time and there is no accurate time guarantee. So it's best to check the necessities at random or buy them again after coming to New Zealand. The rent of a house varies from region to region and from house to house. The average rent in Auckland is NZ $220 for two bedrooms and NZ $270 for three bedrooms. (According to 1 statistics at the end of 1998) How to rent a house1) Newspaper: You can check the rental column in the newspaper and get in touch with the lessor. The advantage of this method is that you don't need to pay the agency fee. But it needs more time and energy. 2) Real estate companies: Many real estate companies are also engaged in house leasing business, which is a bridge between landlords and lessees. In addition to renting the house on behalf of the landlord, the real estate company can also manage the house for the landlord. In this case, the landlord does not need to meet the tenant, and the landlord does not even live in New Zealand. Real estate companies usually charge tenants and other handling fees for the same week's rent (plus 12.5% goods and services tax), but only after the lease is confirmed. The advantage of choosing a real estate company is that there are many choices. Real estate agents can show you the house and find the house you need quickly. 3) Rental Center: Rental centers usually let you check their rented houses after you pay a certain fee. The charge is usually less than that of the real estate company, but even if you are not satisfied with the house they provide, you still have to pay the fee. Sign a rental contract Once you find a house you like, the first thing you have to do is sign a rental contract. You can sign with the landlord, or you can sign with the landlord's agent real estate company. Generally, the standard lease contract provided by the government housing department is used. Fees to be paid After signing the rental contract, you need to pay the following fees: 1) Rent fee (if you contact the landlord without any fees) 2) Rent deposit (it can be up to two weeks' rent, which needs to be discussed with the landlord) 3) Pay the rent for two weeks in advance (once every two weeks after you start renting, and pay the rent for the next two weeks, usually by bank automatic transfer. Unless you fail to pay the rent or cause some damage, the deposit will be refunded to you when you check out. The landlord will pay the deposit to the deposit center of the rental service within 23 working days after receiving the deposit. The receipt will be sent to you and your landlord. When you move out, the landlord will check whether the house is damaged. After moving out of the house, you fill out a form at the rental service office and get back the deposit. Both you and the landlord should sign the form. If there is any dispute over the deposit, the dispute can be submitted to the leasing arbitration office for trial. If you want to move out of the house, unless the landlord also shortens the time, you must inform the landlord in writing 2 1 days before moving out. If the landlord wants you to move out of the house, he must give you a written notice 90 days in advance. This time can be shortened to 42 days if the following situations occur. 1) The house was sold and the new owner asked to vacate it. 2) The landlord or his family members need to live in the house. 3) The landlord's employees need to live in the house. Rent adjustment Both the landlord and the tenant can ask for rent adjustment. Unless both parties agree, the landlord can ask for an increase in rent at least once every six months. Housing loan If you need a loan to buy a house (housing loan), you need to find a bank or other lending institution before you start looking for a house. In New Zealand, the loan market is one of the main markets for banks and other financial institutions, which can usually provide customers with various forms of housing loan choices and loan portfolios. Generally speaking, banks need lenders to pay a down payment equivalent to 20% of the house price, and at the same time require lenders to have a stable source of income to gradually repay the housing loan. Buying a house About one third of families in New Zealand rent a house. But I believe that every family wants to have their own ideal house. If the economic ability and income level allow, it is usually more economical to borrow money to buy a house than to rent a house. In New Zealand, the formalities of buying and selling houses can be completed in three or four weeks. Most houses in New Zealand are sold through real estate companies. The real estate company sells the house on behalf of the owner and charges the owner according to the selling price ratio. When you look for a house, you can find some real estate agents. When you find a suitable house, you can only contact the agent who introduced the house to you, and the agent will be responsible for the sales. The house price depends on the location, area and condition of the house. 1At the end of 1998, the average selling price of houses in Auckland was about NZ $270,000.