Community & Business
27 January, 2022
Application tips for rental success
ATHERTON’S Ray White Rural principal Margaret Black has offered some valuable tips to would-be renters to help them secure a property.
“Last week we had over 70 applications for just three rentals. Obviously with this imbalance, the majority of applicants will miss out. Would they be good tenants? Yes. Would we rent to them? Yes.
“How can you help us – help you? Read the tips below. Applications are now completed online. We will still take written applications if you cannot apply online but they must also be complete. Once you complete your profile, it will remain and you will be able to apply for other properties without re-entering your details.”
HOW APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED
Have all applicants completed the application in full? (If there are three applicants then all three need to complete their details separately.)
Have you:-
1. All included your 100 points of ID – including photo ID?
2. All attached either pay slips or proof of income?
3. All included your rental history including email addresses of the renting agent or landlord?
4. All added your personal references?
5. Added your employer’s details, including email addresses of the employer (if employed)?
6. Listed your pets (number and type) If any of the above sections are left blank it cannot be processed and we have no choice but to decline your application.
Items that may affect your application include;
Have you had rent arrears in the past?
Are you listed on Tenancy Information Centre Australia (TICA)?
Do you give false addresses or false landlord names and phone numbers?
Is your income sufficient to cover the rent?
Have you applied for a property that clearly indicates no pets, and you have pets?
