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Rental Applications
Applying for a rental property through Realestate.com.au
Interested in a property? To submit a rental application on an available property you need to click the apply button on the Realestate.com.au page, this will prompt you to create an account and then begin filling out the form. It is recommended to fill out your renter profile prior to applying for properties, this profile will save and can be quicker used/accessed when applying for numerous properties.
It is also highly recommended that you complete your application via a desktop (computer).
If you do not have access to a computer, most local libraries offer the free use of one; for more information on this you can visit your local library website or physical address and speak with one of the service providers.
Once your account is created you can go through and add all of your personal details; if you would like to learn more about how Realestate.com.au manages your personal information you can find all relevant information on their Privacy Policy.
It is very important to fill out all the sections of your profile, this information will be used when applying for a rental property through any agency.
Personal Details
In this section you can add your personal details such as first and last name, date of birth and a contact number.
About Me
In this section you have the opportunity to introduce yourself and why you would be the best fit for the property you’re applying for. You can also upload additional supporting document such as recommendations, references, tenant ledgers ect.
Address History
In this section you can add details of your previous address history.
Employment
In this section you will be able to add all of your relevant employment history/details. This section will who your employer is/was, how long you were employed and your average income while employed. You can add more than one employment.
Income
In this section you can upload your pay slips and proof of income.
Identity Documents
In this section you can upload your 100 points of ID. If you would like to complete the optional background check, a driver’s license is required. You can find out more about what forms of ID are accepted and how many points they carry here.
Emergency Contact
In this section you can add a emergency contact, if anything were to happen to you the real estate agency has someone to get in contact with. You need to have consent to use this person’s details as your emergency contact.
In this next section, you can add the other occupants that will be residing in the house with you, any pets that you have and will be staying at the property and if you would like to opt in or out to be contacted regarding moving or utility connection services.
Once you have completed your rental profile you can apply for properties directly through Realestate.com.au, you can access all your rental applications through the rental application section of your profile.
This is how your rental applications will look. From here you can access your applications, you can make quick changes to your profile details if you want to change the introduction ect. You will need to answer some questions about the property and then you can submit your application. The portal won’t allow you to submit your application without filling in all the details.
Once your application is submitted you will get the following notification;
You will be able to apply for other properties, if you click on the property you’ve applied for you can view all the details used for the application or choose to withdraw the application if you’re no longer interested in the property. If you choose to withdraw your application you will be prompted to confirm and select a reason why. The prompt will close once you have submitted your withdrawal and a green confirmation bubble will appear at the top of the screen.
