Guides
Tips and guides to help you find, rent and list rooms in Melbourne.
7 September 2026 · Approx. 13 min read
Public transport guide for students choosing a room
A practical public transport guide for Nepali students and newcomers choosing a room in Melbourne. Covers checking train, tram and bus access before you pay bond, working out the real cost of a cheap room, late-night travel after work, and commute times to university.
7 September 2026 · Approx. 11 min read
Guide for students arriving in Melbourne for the first time
A settling-in guide for Nepali students and new migrants landing in Melbourne. Covers temporary accommodation, arriving at the airport, getting a SIM card and myki, opening a bank account, applying for a tax file number, buying groceries, emergency numbers, and finding a room safely in your first weeks.
17 July 2026 · Approx. 9 min read
Private room vs shared room: which is better for you?
A practical comparison for Nepali students and newcomers in Melbourne deciding between a private room and a shared room, weighing budget, privacy, study, work schedule, noise, and comfort.
17 July 2026 · Approx. 11 min read
Moving-out checklist: how to get your bond back
A step-by-step moving-out checklist for Nepali students and renters in Melbourne. Covers notice periods, cleaning, photos, returning keys, final bills, damage, receipts, and getting written confirmation so you get your full bond back.
17 July 2026 · Approx. 11 min read
How to write a good room listing on HamroRooms
A step-by-step guide for room owners and head tenants on writing a clear, honest room listing on HamroRooms. Covers the title, suburb, monthly rent, bond, bills, photos, description, house rules, and what happens after you submit for review.
15 July 2026 · Approx. 12 min read
Moving-in checklist for students
A first-day and first-week moving-in checklist for Nepali students and newcomers in Melbourne. Covers collecting keys, taking room photos, confirming the rent date, saving emergency contacts, checking Wi-Fi, understanding bins, inspecting appliances, and confirming house rules.
4 July 2026 · Approx. 12 min read
Shared House Rules Every Student Should Understand
A practical guide to the unwritten and written rules of shared houses in Melbourne. Covers cleaning rosters, quiet hours, guests, food storage, laundry, rubbish bins, cooking smells, overnight visitors, and respecting privacy.
22 June 2026 · Approx. 11 min read
Questions to Ask Before Moving Into a Shared House
A practical checklist of questions to ask a room owner or head tenant before agreeing to move in. Covers bills, internet, heating, cooking, cleaning, guests, minimum stay, notice period, parking, bond, and housemates.
19 June 2026 · Approx. 14 min read
How to Avoid Rental Scams in Melbourne
A practical guide to spotting fake rental listings, suspicious messages, payment red flags, and what to do if you have already paid a rental scammer in Melbourne.
10 June 2026 · Approx. 11 min read
Room inspection checklist before you say yes
A practical inspection checklist for Nepali students and newcomers in Melbourne covering locks, mould, heating, noise, bathrooms, housemates, transport, bills and rental red flags.
10 June 2026 · Approx. 11 min read
Bond, rent and bills explained for new renters in Victoria
A clear guide for Nepali students and newcomers in Victoria explaining bond, rent in advance, receipts, bills, rent cycles, written proof and money questions to ask before moving in.
10 June 2026 · Approx. 11 min read
Best Melbourne suburbs for Nepali students
A suburb-by-suburb guide for Nepali students choosing where to live in Melbourne, comparing transport, universities, groceries, part-time work access, rent pressure and shared housing convenience.
5 June 2026 · Approx. 10 min read
How to safely rent a room to Nepali students in Melbourne
A practical guide for room owners, landlords and head tenants who want to rent a room safely, clearly and respectfully to Nepali students in Melbourne.
5 June 2026 · Approx. 9 min read
How to find a room in Melbourne as a Nepali student
A practical, step-by-step guide to finding safe, affordable shared accommodation in Melbourne — what to check, how to avoid scams, and how to contact owners on HamroRooms.