GETTING READY TO RENT
Before applying for a property it helps to have everything ready to go, as it can make your application smoother and faster to process. At this stage of your tenant journey, you can expect to be asked for some of the following details:
• References: Previous landlords or employers who can confirm your reliability.
• Financial readiness: Ensuring you have the required funds, including a bond( up to four weeks’ rent) and your first rent payment.
• Supporting documents: Varying items may be requested, such as photo identification, evidence of your ability to pay rent, and additional relevant information to support your application.
• Pets: If you plan to keep a pet, be prepared to provide details such as the type, breed and age. A pet bond of up to two weeks’ rent may apply where consent is given.
Being prepared with these details can help strengthen your application and speed up the approval process.
APPLYING FOR A PROPERTY
Once you’ ve found a Ray White property you’ d like to rent, your property manager will guide you through the application process. This is generally completed online and in stages, depending on how your specific application progresses. The details listed above, such as references, proof of ability to pay rent, and supporting documents, help us assess your application fairly and efficiently.
Submitting your application promptly gives you the best chance of securing your preferred property. You’ re also welcome to include any additional information that helps us and the landlord understand your household situation and how the home will suit your needs.
SECURING YOUR TENANCY
When your application is approved, you’ ll sign a tenancy agreement and pay your bond and initial rent to your property manager. The bond, which can be up to four weeks’ rent, is lodged with Tenancy Services within 23 working days after it’ s paid, and you’ ll receive confirmation once it has been processed.
We will complete a detailed initial property inspection before you move in and provide you with a copy of the condition report. Please keep this safe, as it is an important record for you to have, particularly at the end of your tenancy.
At this stage, your property manager will also outline key information about your new home and their office processes, such as how to report maintenance or contact us for support, so you can settle in with confidence.
TENANCY AGREEMENTS
Your tenancy agreement sets out the key terms of your rental, including the rent amount, bond, and length of the tenancy. These agreements are either fixed-term or periodic, and each comes with different notice requirements and rights for tenants and landlords.
FIXED TERM TENANCIES
A fixed-term tenancy runs for a set period of time, such as 6 or 12 months, and has a clear start and end date. During this time, both you and the landlord are committed to the full term, and the tenancy cannot be ended by notice alone.
At the end of the fixed term
• If no action is taken, the tenancy automatically becomes a periodic tenancy and these rules apply( see next page).
• The tenancy can end on the expiry date if either party provides written notice that they do not wish to continue the tenancy beyond the fixedterm end date.
• You may also agree to renew for another fixed term if this is offered.
TENANT INFORMATION GUIDE 9