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don't know where you're headed but we could not secure a decent house rental in the lower blue mountains (after 8 weeks daily intensive searching) without paying a qtr year upfront in cash (in addition to the usual bond), that spoke of our desperation to secure a property, following discussion with the agent.
Our area may be exceptional because of the RAAF families wanting housing locally, but I have heard 1 or 2 mths in advance is becoming the norm - even out here - in the outermost western suburbs (from locals who are dreading their lease anniversaries, when terms are up for re-negotiation).
We went to EVERY open view & lease view in a 5km area over 2months. It was a nightmare, a total landlord's market, some of the houses were shocking!
Also make sure you have work, personal banking & some form of housing reference, to give to the leting agent if you want to rent, the more the better.
We asked our UK estate agents to email details of our UK house to the letting agents with a cover letter to say we did not live like pigs & our property was well maintained etc.
Sorry to strike a -ve tone but this was our reality in Jan this year. I hope that other areas still have lots of rentals & you can get in with the standard advance & deposit.
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