travelling_annie

We are having a nightmare finding a rental, like many others we have never rented in the UK so no references.

However, we have both got jobs, good credit histories, plenty of id and cash in the bank.

Last application we offered 3 months in advance and $20 p.w over the advertised rent

No Joy!! We have been here a month and my cousin's spare room is getting smaller and smaller.

Can anyone suggest anything???

Paul2O

One of the previous posters mentioned offering 6 months in advance. Maybe you want to try that if you have the cash?

brits1

Hi We also have had lots of rentals while we lived in Perth, we never had a problem and moved in fairly quickly, it might of changed since we left but tips for newly arrived migrants would be to take:
Any utilities bills you may currently have (to prove payments etc)
Any info on your UK house sale etc.
Any recent/current bank statements.
Also if you know of anyone in Perth who can write you a reference of character etc (if you do not have employment) would be a lot of help.

Before you leave the UK try and look (if you do not already know) of areas you are interested in living and contact local agents in that area.

The internet is great really to look at homes, areas and types of homes you would like to rent as once again you can see your budget.

Any help on areas in Perth you are interested in just let me know and I will be glad to help.

Good luck.

Dorothy

Get a reference from your cousin. You've obviously been living there, so could they not give you a reference saying you've paid your rent on time and keep the house in good condition?

Our reference when we first looked for a place was from the week long holiday home we rented.