Renting application forms; and making it stand out
Jul 10th 2011, 5:59 am
#1
Wanderrrrer
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Renting application forms; and making it stand out
Hey all,
I've recently relocated from the UK into my girlfriends place in Melbourne. It's pretty small but took her ages to secure because of all the challenges of renting - it's certainly different from the UK where the application + acceptance process seems a lot easier.
We've been looking for a larger place and found one that my gf has fallen in love with. It's spacious and in a great location, but has a horrid bathtub that has cracks allover the floor and ideally needs replacing.
1) Does anyone have any suggestions on making an attractive application? The cover letter, application by me with no Aussie (or UK) rental history etc.
2) To "sweeten" the application ourselves we have decided to offer some money towards the replacement of the bath - we love the place as somewhere to live, but the bath is ultimately a bit of a showstopper. It's 500 bucks which ultimately pulled out of nowhere... doe you think this would get their attention?
TIA for your help!
~Tyler
I've recently relocated from the UK into my girlfriends place in Melbourne. It's pretty small but took her ages to secure because of all the challenges of renting - it's certainly different from the UK where the application + acceptance process seems a lot easier.
We've been looking for a larger place and found one that my gf has fallen in love with. It's spacious and in a great location, but has a horrid bathtub that has cracks allover the floor and ideally needs replacing.
1) Does anyone have any suggestions on making an attractive application? The cover letter, application by me with no Aussie (or UK) rental history etc.
2) To "sweeten" the application ourselves we have decided to offer some money towards the replacement of the bath - we love the place as somewhere to live, but the bath is ultimately a bit of a showstopper. It's 500 bucks which ultimately pulled out of nowhere... doe you think this would get their attention?
TIA for your help!
~Tyler
Jul 10th 2011, 6:44 am
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Re: Renting application forms; and making it stand out
Hey all,
I've recently relocated from the UK into my girlfriends place in Melbourne. It's pretty small but took her ages to secure because of all the challenges of renting - it's certainly different from the UK where the application + acceptance process seems a lot easier.
We've been looking for a larger place and found one that my gf has fallen in love with. It's spacious and in a great location, but has a horrid bathtub that has cracks allover the floor and ideally needs replacing.
1) Does anyone have any suggestions on making an attractive application? The cover letter, application by me with no Aussie (or UK) rental history etc.
2) To "sweeten" the application ourselves we have decided to offer some money towards the replacement of the bath - we love the place as somewhere to live, but the bath is ultimately a bit of a showstopper. It's 500 bucks which ultimately pulled out of nowhere... doe you think this would get their attention?
TIA for your help!
~Tyler
I've recently relocated from the UK into my girlfriends place in Melbourne. It's pretty small but took her ages to secure because of all the challenges of renting - it's certainly different from the UK where the application + acceptance process seems a lot easier.
We've been looking for a larger place and found one that my gf has fallen in love with. It's spacious and in a great location, but has a horrid bathtub that has cracks allover the floor and ideally needs replacing.
1) Does anyone have any suggestions on making an attractive application? The cover letter, application by me with no Aussie (or UK) rental history etc.
2) To "sweeten" the application ourselves we have decided to offer some money towards the replacement of the bath - we love the place as somewhere to live, but the bath is ultimately a bit of a showstopper. It's 500 bucks which ultimately pulled out of nowhere... doe you think this would get their attention?
TIA for your help!
~Tyler
Jul 10th 2011, 8:24 am
#3
Wanderrrrer
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Re: Renting application forms; and making it stand out
130 sounds pretty cheap compared to what I paid back in the UK - especially plus labour. I should perhaps visit bunnings and ask.
Jul 10th 2011, 10:54 pm
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Re: Renting application forms; and making it stand out
the rental market in Melbourne seems to have dropped off in recent months.
We had a place up for rent which was empty for 3 months- would have been unheard of last year.
So unless it is a spectacular place/amazing location/cheap rent, don't split a gut as there are definitely more vacant properties around. (this is based on agent feedback)
We had a place up for rent which was empty for 3 months- would have been unheard of last year.
So unless it is a spectacular place/amazing location/cheap rent, don't split a gut as there are definitely more vacant properties around. (this is based on agent feedback)
Jul 11th 2011, 12:05 pm
#5
Wanderrrrer
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Joined: Feb 2008
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Re: Renting application forms; and making it stand out
the rental market in Melbourne seems to have dropped off in recent months.
We had a place up for rent which was empty for 3 months- would have been unheard of last year.
So unless it is a spectacular place/amazing location/cheap rent, don't split a gut as there are definitely more vacant properties around. (this is based on agent feedback)
We had a place up for rent which was empty for 3 months- would have been unheard of last year.
So unless it is a spectacular place/amazing location/cheap rent, don't split a gut as there are definitely more vacant properties around. (this is based on agent feedback)
Jul 12th 2011, 4:55 am
#6
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Location: The Vines WA
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Re: Renting application forms; and making it stand out
If you can afford it offer 3- 6 months rent upfront. This worked for us. 4 couples after the one we got, 1 st application and we got it! 
Jul 12th 2011, 11:54 am
#7
Wanderrrrer
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Re: Renting application forms; and making it stand out
Good news - we got the place!
Thanks to everyone for replying to the thread! Other renters take heed!
Thanks to everyone for replying to the thread! Other renters take heed!
