SYDNEY RENTAL PROPERTY SEARCH SERVICES
TIPS FOR RENTERS
Rent in Sydney
Finding the right home to rent in Sydney is an overwhelming and stressful process. Many contact us because they are either astounded at how competitive the Sydney rental market is, they don't have enough time to commit to daily searches and inspections, are confused with the processes or don't know where to begin because they don't know Sydney and its suburbs well. Utilising our service can overcome all of these issues. Sydney Rental Search has steadily grown over the years due to our reputation and recommendations of the reliable, no-gimmick service we offer at the most reasonable prices available in Sydney. Since we feel passionate about helping people rent a home in Sydney, we would like to share some very important tips to assist you.
Renting in Sydney is different
Sydney's shortage of good rental properties in some suburbs can prompt people to bid higher for a property
Other areas of Sydney have properties where lower negotiations on rent are possible
Choices of suburbs to live can be mostly guided by your rental budget
Furnished rental properties are scarce so renting furniture separately can increase your options
50% of applicants feel pressured to accept a property even if it doesn't match their criteria
The closer a property is to the city, beaches, transport, or restaurants - the higher the rent will be
Some properties 18kms from the city's centre can be a faster commute into the city than one 8kms away
Many homes in Sydney experience mould issues that you may not be aware of at the time of inspection
Several of Sydney's suburbs experience loud aircraft noise which is not always apparent at the inspection
Property inspections
Applications won't be processed unless you, or a representative such as an experienced Renter’s agent has inspected a property
Applications won't be processed unless you, or a representative such as an experienced Renter’s agent has inspected a property
If a property is currently occupied the tenant can control when they want inspections to take place
The Department of Fair Trading states inspections should occur no more than 14 days before the end of lease
It is not unusual to see up to 20 people at rental property inspections in some suburbs, even when they are mid-week
When a property is in high demand, it will often be shown only once at the agent's scheduled inspection
Good properties can appear on the web one day, shown, applied for and taken the very next day
The professional photos on web listings make properties appear much better than they actually are
It's a very competitive and fast moving market
Tenants only need to provide 2 or 3 weeks' notice when terminating a lease which is why agents act quickly
Agents upload new listings onto the web within hours of being given notice that a tenant is leaving
In this automated world, off-market rental listings are rare as it doesn't benefit the landlord or agent
Presenting your application in the best possible way will save you disappointment in being rejected
When you rent in Sydney beware of fake rental listings that appear on even the most reputable websites
Most properties are advertised when they are available either 'now' or within 2 weeks' time
Agents give preference to those who can start their lease as soon as the property becomes vacant
It's a very competitive and fast moving market
Tenants only need to provide 3 weeks' notice when terminating a lease which is why agents act quickly
Agents upload new listings onto the web within hours of being given notice that a tenant is leaving
In this automated world, off-market rental listings are rare as it doesn't benefit the landlord or agent
Presenting your application in the best possible way will save you disappointment in being rejected
When you rent in Sydney beware of fake rental listings that appear even on the most reputable websites
Most properties are advertised when they are available either 'now' or within 2 weeks' time
Agents give preference to those who can start their lease as soon as the property becomes vacant
Useful links
Tips on moving to Sydney - Sydney moving guide
Websites listing homes for rent in Sydney www.realestate.com.au/rent and www.domain.com.au
A legal guide for tenants when renting in Sydney
Sydney Opal Card is our public transport card
Easy quotes for removalists
Find Sydney's best things to do
Tourism events in Sydney