Apply for a Rental Property

Are you having trouble finding a rental property? Perhaps you haven’t rented in some time?

The rental market is very competitive and as the old saying goes ‘if you snooze you lose!’ Let us help you submit the ideal application!

At Ray White Maroochydore, we head the largest rent roll in the area and understand the frustrations of trying to find and secure that new rental. We understand that finding a suitable property to rent can be an exhausting process. We have a designated Leasing Consultant whose sole purpose it is to assist you in finding the right property.

Please see the below helpful hints and tips to make your search and eventual application that much easier.

Finding the right property

The rental market is very tight and often moves quickly. With a vacancy rate of commonly under just 2%, it will pay to make sure you are organised before you need to move. Before you begin to view properties it’s important to know what is required to make a successful application.

Our Leasing Consultant advertises all open times online, as well as sending out suitable listings via email. Once you identify a property you wish to view, make sure you email or call our office to register your interest prior to the open home and we will send you an SMS reminder of the inspection.

Contact our Leasing team direct at rentals.maroochydore@raywhite.com or 07 5475 0201

Here are some tips that may help you get in first

• Set up rental alerts on real estate websites like www.realestate.com.au so you are first notified of any new listings
• Attend the first open inspection on the property
• Confirm open inspection times the day before you view the property
• Make sure you meet all the requirements on the application e.g. enough I.D.; all previous rental history provided; all pet information supplied
• Let your rental and personal references know to expect contact from us
• The more information you provide the easier and the faster it is for agents to process

It’s simply about being proactive. Let us help you.

Tips to a Successful Application

If you wish to apply for one of our rentals we do ask that you or a friend/family member inspects the property. To book an inspection, head to the property page on our website and click the book an inspection button. If you live outside of the area and are unable to inspect please call the listing agent whose details can be found on the property page. Once you have inspected the property you will receive an email with a link to apply for the property via 2Apply.

If you are from overseas or interstate and applying sight unseen please click here to use our Tenancy Application Form. If you have pets you will also need to complete a Pet application form. You will also need to submit a Sight Unseen Waiver Form.

Below is what you will need for your application:

• Full contact information for each applicant including mobile phone numbers and date of birth information
• Your current residential address information.
• Pets? We require the breed and registration details.  Please ensure you have filled this Pet Application Form.
• Rego numbers of all vehicles of the applicants. Further you will need to nominate if any of the occupants are smokers or not.
• Personal References: It’s best to have 2 personal references minimum.
• Employment Details: We require payroll contact details as we are required to call and confirm all employment.
• Employment and/or Work Reference: This needs to be different to the payroll contact.

IDENTIFICATION – 100 points required

• Proof of Income / Pay Slips (Compulsory)
• Current Bank Statement (Compulsory)
• Centrelink Statement (Compulsory)
• Proof of Address (Electricity / Phone Bill) – 10 points
• Photo ID (Drivers License / 18+ Card)- 40 points each
• Passport or Birth Certificate- 40 / 10 points
• Bank/Medicare Cards- 10 points each
• Copy of Residential Rates Notice- 10 points each

How we process your application

• Before submitting your application, you or your representative will need to view the property and accept it is the one for you in its current condition
• Your application will be processed during normal business hours, we do require 2-4 business days to process
• After processing, your application is submitted to the owner for their decision. Their decision is final and they are not required to give a reason behind their choice.

Should your application be successful

You will not be committed to the property until you view and agree to the relevant Tenancy Agreement and its terms, once agreed, you are committed to the property and are required to pay bond and 2 weeks rent within 24-48 hours. The property will not be removed from our availability list until these are paid and the agreement is fully signed. Once the commencement date is agreed, it can not be changed.

Before moving in, you are required to pay your bond. Equivalent to 4 weeks rent. We do not accept bond transfers.

We provide you with 2 options for the payment of rent, both are electronic forms of payment as we are strictly a cashless office.

These options include BPay (no fees) or through the DEFT Payment System (credit card, automatic recurring payment, phone or internet transfer), its your choice as to which option you prefer.