dkeith109 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hey We're about to move to Sydney on 189 Visas, so looking for somewhere to live until we can buy. Despite both being professionals of long standing here in the UK, how can we even prove our income for landlords? we had a mortgage here which was 6 years of credit here, but doesnt seem to count in oz. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 We had the same issue last year, ended up in a short term let through AirbNb and then paid up 6 months rent in advance on a rental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkeith109 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks Captain We can pay 12 months in advanced if needed. Did you end up buying elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hey We're about to move to Sydney on 189 Visas, so looking for somewhere to live until we can buy. Despite both being professionals of long standing here in the UK, how can we even prove our income for landlords? we had a mortgage here which was 6 years of credit here, but doesnt seem to count in oz. Your lack of credit record won't be a problem, they even rent to backpackers here. However you've got no chance of securing something before you arrive - not because of your credit rating, but because there is so much competition for rentals, agents don't have to take a risk on people sight unseen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkeith109 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks Marisa. We're planning to move in May, and rent somewhere like Meriton for the first few weeks. Any advice how to find a rental during that time? Thanks d x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks Marisa. We're planning to move in May, and rent somewhere like Meriton for the first few weeks. Any advice how to find a rental during that time? Most rentals are advertised on Domain.com.au. When I had a rental unit, I didn't even bother putting it in the newspaper or local papers, I just put it on Domain. So that's your goto site. Most rental properties are open for inspection on Saturdays and occasionally on a day during the week. Most agents won't open it up at other times. Identify possibles, draw up an itinerary and get to see as many as possible. Most properties are open for only 10 to 15 minutes then the agent is off to the next one, so try to be on time, and be ready to apply on the spot if you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiKaye Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 When we returned to Australia I had with me for each inspection: - my original passport with photocopies for the agent, if required - same for drivers license - copies of my work contract showing salary - a reference from our landlord in New Zealand (won't apply if you've owned obviously, but a letter from your bank saying you've not defaulted on payments should do the same job) I ended up getting our first place because I had all this stuff ready to go and could fill out the application form on the spot. There is also an online application system called (I think) 1Form, which you can complete once, attach scanned copies of docs to, and then just send off to each property you like from the http://www.realestate.com.au website. When we were looking again a few months ago, I just applied for everything I liked and thought might be suitable, whether I'd yet seen it or not. We ended up being offered a couple of properties, including the one we really wanted. I'm in Melbourne, but the same strategy should work in Sydney. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 We are now in a long term let, and yes in both cases as KiwiKaye points out we went in prepped with the forms filled out and photocopies of passport, visa work references etc. We took what we could get initially and now have moved into a long term rental which we love in Leonay. Hope to buy later in the year or early next year when we have everything lined up, just holding off until the oil price recovers to a sustainable level (I work in oil and gas). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungbean Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 There is also an online application system called (I think) 1Form, which you can complete once, attach scanned copies of docs to, and then just send off to each property you like from the www.realestate.com.au website. Yes it's at https://1form.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tina0101 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I wouldn't organise a long term rental until you have seen them!! When we were looking, a lot of them looked nothing like their pictures - some of which were 5 years old!!! Also check out realestate.com.au. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabri Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 We had friends to look at places. We preapplied online and when friends confirmed was ok we told agent to go ahead. We have to pay upfront (6months) we are still in the UK, I really hope we will like it. I would had prefer to see the house but with 2 young kids we didnt want to be moving around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) In the UK at least, letting agents don't run credit checks. They ask for income details and if you earn enough to cover the rent (+ other outgoings presumably) then they are happy. EDIT: they will also (always? Not sure) approach employers to verify salary + poss length of service. Edited January 29, 2015 by vickyplum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabri Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I thought in the UK they run credit check. My agency is on my let property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I'm a tenant and have never been credit checked. But maybe it varies depending on the agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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