I find the smaller real estate agents to be much better than the big chain ones. Sometimes a little more expensive, but better service, more personable.

It can get wild & crazy with viewings,

If you haven't already, try these two websites:

http://www.domain.com.au/

http://www.realestate.com.au/rent

A good tip is to try to get all the application forms pre-filled, when you go to view the property, you can give this straight to the agent, and make sure you keep a copy of them too. Makes it easier to fill others out. It worked for a friend of mine, the agent went back, checked her ref's and called her that afternoon.

I hate application forms though!

Good luck

We are looking to move in the next few months again and i am not looking forward to the process again !