International arrivals · Melbourne
A place to call home when you arrive in Melbourne.
Moving to a new city is easier when you know where you will live. NewGen Homes offers furnished private-suite accommodation for people planning a longer stay in Melbourne. Enquire from overseas, explore available homes and speak with our team before you travel.
Longer-term living in Melbourne
Settle in with more certainty.
A NewGen home gives you your own private space within a professionally managed residential property. Depending on the home, suites may include furnishings, an ensuite and a kitchenette, with a shared main kitchen and laundry. You can review the property details and application steps while you are still overseas.
Plan your arrival
From your first enquiry to your front door.
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Tell us your plans
Share your preferred area, weekly budget, expected arrival date and whether you are looking for a six or 12 month stay.
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Review a suitable home
We will discuss available suites, their features, rental terms and the documents needed for an application. Availability and approval are assessed for each home.
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Confirm your accommodation
Once your application is approved, sign your six or 12 month accommodation agreement and make the required payments. We will then confirm your arrival arrangements with you.
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Enjoy a complimentary airport transfer
Arriving from overseas? We will arrange and pay for your transfer from Melbourne Airport directly to your NewGen accommodation. Share your flight details in advance so we can confirm your pick-up before you travel. Arrive knowing your journey to your new home is taken care of.
Complimentary arrival transfers are available to approved international applicants with a signed six or 12 month accommodation agreement and required payments received. Transfer arrangements must be confirmed with us before travel. Accommodation is subject to availability, application approval and the terms of the relevant agreement.
Good to know
Questions before you travel
Can I enquire while I am overseas?
Yes. Tell us your planned arrival date and what you are looking for. We can discuss suitable options and the application process before you arrive.
Is this short-stay accommodation?
This page is for people seeking a Melbourne home for around six or 12 months. NewGen Homes is not a hotel or an airport accommodation service.
Is an airport transfer included?
Yes. We offer a complimentary transfer from Melbourne Airport directly to your NewGen accommodation for approved applicants arriving from overseas. Once your six or 12 month accommodation agreement is signed and the required payments have been received, we arrange and pay for your transfer. Simply share your flight details in advance so we can confirm your pick-up before you travel. Subject to application approval, accommodation availability and the terms of your agreement.
Start before you arrive
Tell us when you are coming to Melbourne.
Use the form to share your arrival date, preferred location and budget. In the message, mention that you are coming from overseas, your preferred agreement length and whether you would like us to arrange your complimentary airport transfer.
We will respond about suitable accommodation and the next steps. You can also join NewGen Homes for free to choose to hear about new listings.
Moving from elsewhere in Australia? Visit our Interstate arrivals page for accommodation and the same complimentary airport-transfer offer.