No references when applying for a rental

Hey all.

So we arrived in Brisbane and are now trying to find a rental. We haven't applied for any yet but have viewings lined up over the coming days.

As I understand it there is a big emphasis on references during the application process. However, we've been home owners for about 10 years in the UK and therefore have no references to offer.

Has anyone been in a similar position and/or can give any advice?

As always, thanks in advance!

We got a letter from the estate agent who sold our house to support our application. It pretty much said that our home was well maintained and all internal fittings were in good repair, and that he believed that we would be good tennants. Perhaps you could get something like that?

We'll be in the same position going back, and will get something to the same effect in case we need it.

That's a good idea, thanks. I'll drop them an email. Cheers

Where are you staying now? We used our holiday let as a reference too. Having been homeowners is a good thing. Do a short covering letter explaining your circumstances. They are used to new migrants not having local references. Do talk to the agents as well and become known to them as people who are seriously looking and not just having a nosey.

We're staying at Brisbane Holiday Village... you are right I could ask them, although we've only been here a week

Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely put together a covering letter.