A guide to help you with the process of renting a house or flat. The current housing market has made renting property an increasingly important part of the way we live now. House prices have outstripped wages significantly, making it difficult to get on the property ladder, so renting can often be the best option.
Although renting gives you greater flexibility than owning a property, it still takes time and money to find the right place and to move in, so it is worth putting some careful thought into finding somewhere that will suit you.
BEFORE YOU START
Get financially prepared and know the costs and permitted payments involved in renting before your start your search. You would need a minimum of three (3) rent advance to rent with us, and not empty-handed.
FINDING A PLACE TO RENT
Establish your criteria for your rental property; so that your search is more productive.
BUDGET FOR YOUR TENANCY
Look deeper at your finances if you haven't already. Review the ongoing costs of running a rental property. The monthly rent of the property you qualify for cannot be more than 50% of your verified net monthly income.
ARRANGE YOUR RENTAL
The application process explained from what you will need to sign, and what helpful documentation you can expect.
Early preparation prevents late disappointments. We always recommend that you apply 3-6 months ahead of time when you will actually need the rent assistance (due to the high number of applications we receive on a daily basis). Express processing options for 1-3 months available at an extra cost,
TENANCY RESPONSIBILITY
A tenant and a landlord have specific legal responsibilities to each other. Understand what they are and what to expect.
EXTEND OR END YOUR TENANCY
Wanting to extend or end your tenancy early? Get all the information you need you know before doing so.
MOVING OUT
When your tenancy is due to end, find out what you need to do before moving out of the property
PREVENTING RENTAL FRAUD
Don't be a victim of rental fraud. Read our article for information on how you can prevent this from happening to you.
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