Guest gisyang Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Hi All: We will arrive in Adelaide on July 1 and stay for 9 months. I am searching real estate website to locate a rental property. I was told that I need to pay 2 weeks of rental payment for service if I ask help from a real estate agent. Therefore I am thinking to identify rental properties myself. Did you know if I need to pay service fee to the real estate agent of a rental property (or the landlord pays)? Thanks, Wanhong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest9973 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 You should not have to pay an agent anything for their services.Their fee comes out of the rent you will be paying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gisyang Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Your response is very helpful! Thanks ! Wanhong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pinhead Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Be prepared to pay a months rental as a bond plus a month in advance i.e you need to pay over 8 weeks rent before you move in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gisyang Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Be prepared to pay a months rental as a bond plus a month in advance i.e you need to pay over 8 weeks rent before you move in. This is a very god tip. I will prepare for the payment. Thanks, Wanhong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest9973 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Because of the desperate shortage of decent rentals (or any) here in Adelaide - people are offering 3 months in advance and it's been known to see 6.It is illegal for an agent here to ask for more than 3 months up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gisyang Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 To be honest I am woriied about this type of scheme because I don't have a credit history in Australia. I will have the following credentials: 1. passport 2. driver's license in Canada 3. An invitation letter to work in Australia. I am not sure if these are sufficient. Your advice? Thanks, Wanhong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pinhead Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Renting a property for me in Melbourne was no problem even with no credit or employment history. I offered to show the Real Estate agent proof that I could pay the rent etc & he wasn't that bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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