My suggestion is a bit less panicky...Take your time..I am sure you can negotiate with your company the initial 1-3 months..of company arrangements...then try with your office colleagues and look around yourself..

Whatever the Property agents say..reduce the rent in your mind by 1 to 3K..

Every agent will try to create panic by saying there are no properties..actually there are plenty..just keep trying harder...Never show any interest to agents in something you really liked....Bargain hard..The acutal value going to the landlord is much lower...its the middlemen who are earning their livings at your cost...

Hint: All Landlords are comfortable with well paid expats..and most of them in the market seeking houses are such..people who live peacefully and pay in time...(Others can't afford anyway and are sharing)..So All is not lost and we are not left at the mercy of agents to groan...Bargain hard.take your time..Make sure the company has a nice min bed rooms appartment fully furnished ready for you when you land here...