As cost-of-living pressures confront people across Australia, temporary visa holders are no exception. Business journalist and editor Michelle Baltazar advises newcomers to organise their accommodations before arriving in the country and to seek out budget- friendly housing options to ease their initial transition.
Key Points
- According to the Department of Home Affairs, Australia’s temporary resident population reached a near-record high of approximately 2.97 million visa holders as of March 31, 2026.
- Baltazar stresses that temporary residents have the same tenancy rights as Australian citizens and must be on the lookout for landlords who might attempt to exploit them.
- Landlords typically request proof of monthly income alongside a rental bond or advance payment (often up to two months’ rent) prior to the start of a lease.
You are the tenant. You are the resident of that property. Walang pag-kakaiba ang karapatan mo sa mga permanenteng residente ng Australia kahit pa naka- temporary visa ka... Kailangang may isa hanggang dalawang linggong abiso bago pumunta ang landlord sa property para mag-check kung nakaayos ba lahat.Michelle Baltazar, Financial Journalist
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