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Tenants

Finding and
applying
for a property
Finding and
applying
for a property
During your
Tenancy
During your
Tenancy
Other helpful
information
Other helpful
information
Finding and Applying for a Property

Finding and applying

FOR A PROPERTY

Finding your new home can often be a challenging and time-consuming process. That is why every property we have available has professional photographs and a full description allowing you to choose the property that you wish to view.

  • Search and select Property via internet realestate.com.au or domain.com.au

  • Drive-by the Property for location suitability.

  • Contact us to arrange an appointment to inspect the Property.

  • We’ll meet you on-site, at the Property, at the appointed time.

  • If you are not able to keep the appointment, please contact our office in advance.

  • A copy of the Terms of the Tenancy Agreement will be on display at the Inspection.

  • A copy of our Privacy Policy is freely available from our office, website and at the Property.

  • Can I apply for a property without seeing the property in person?
    We do require all applicants to inspect the property in person before submitting a tenancy application. We understand that there are occasionally circumstances which prevent this, so we do also allow you the option to send someone on your behalf.
  • Submitting your Application
    Once you have viewed a property, or someone has viewed the property on your behalf, you are then able to submit your application for tenancy. Our renta­­l applications can be submitted via post, email or handed in at the inspection. Ensure the Tenancy Agreement Terms have been viewed by you. Complete one Application Form per person. Children may be included on a Parent or Guardian’s Application. Include copies of documents which may help to verify your Application Information provided by you, this includes the following; Birth certificate or Passport Drivers Licence, Proof of Age card, Other Photo ID from Government eg Pension Card, Student Card 2 recent Rent Receipts 2 recent Pay Advices Tenancy Ledger Bank/Credit Card statement Car registration certificate Rates Notice Electricity Account / Gas Account / Telephone Account Ensure that you have completed and signed your application form and have included photocopies of all ­required information, please note this Agency cannot provide photocopying services. Incomplete applications will not be processed, please ensure that the application is completed in full, is signed and that all relevant information is received. Once received, we will check your identification to ensure that all details line up as they should, checks are made on the following; Affordability, to ensure that you can afford the property and that the rent is within your means; We contact your Employer/HR Manager, current and previous Agent/Landlord and personal referees for verifying information supplied to support your Application for tenancy To verify your information, we contact Tenancy Databases eg TICA, NTD and TRA. If you have had a problem with a previous Tenancy, please discuss the circumstances with us Applications that meet our criteria will be passed to the property owner who'll make the final decision on which application to progress; If you’re application is selected, we will notify you immediately to arrange a sign-up meeting; If your Application is not accepted by the Landlord, it will be retained for one month for your collection or if uncollected by you it will be destroyed securely to comply with Privacy Legislation. The Landlord is not required to provide a reason.
  • How Long Does it take to Process an Application?
    As your Application is a high priority, we will endeavour to have an answer to you within 24 - 48 hours but will advise you if it will be longer due to delays in reaching your contacts.
  • Accepting & Signing the Lease
    Once you have been accepted for a property the successful Applicant/s are then required to sign the General Tenancy Agreement and pay 2 weeks rent within 24 hours to secure the property. Bond will be required to be paid in full before any keys for the property are released. When it is time to move into the premises, we will meet with you to go through all the paperwork that you would have already signed, we will carefully explain the details of the lease including our expectations and obligations throughout the term of your lease agreement. We will explain our zero-tolerance policy for late rent payment, the bond lodgement process, action for emergency repairs and help to arrange payment methods if necessary. Click to access a copy of the Lease Agreement

During your

TENANCY

Some helpful information for you

  • Can I apply for a property without seeing the property in person?
    We do require all applicants to inspect the property in person before submitting a tenancy application. We understand that there are occasionally circumstances which prevent this, so we do also allow you the option to send someone on your behalf.
  • Submitting your Application
    Once you have viewed a property, or someone has viewed the property on your behalf, you are then able to submit your application for tenancy. Our renta­­l applications can be submitted via post, email or handed in at the inspection. Ensure the Tenancy Agreement Terms have been viewed by you. Complete one Application Form per person. Children may be included on a Parent or Guardian’s Application. Include copies of documents which may help to verify your Application Information provided by you, this includes the following; Birth certificate or Passport Drivers Licence, Proof of Age card, Other Photo ID from Government eg Pension Card, Student Card 2 recent Rent Receipts 2 recent Pay Advices Tenancy Ledger Bank/Credit Card statement Car registration certificate Rates Notice Electricity Account / Gas Account / Telephone Account Ensure that you have completed and signed your application form and have included photocopies of all ­required information, please note this Agency cannot provide photocopying services. Incomplete applications will not be processed, please ensure that the application is completed in full, is signed and that all relevant information is received. Once received, we will check your identification to ensure that all details line up as they should, checks are made on the following; Affordability, to ensure that you can afford the property and that the rent is within your means; We contact your Employer/HR Manager, current and previous Agent/Landlord and personal referees for verifying information supplied to support your Application for tenancy To verify your information, we contact Tenancy Databases eg TICA, NTD and TRA. If you have had a problem with a previous Tenancy, please discuss the circumstances with us Applications that meet our criteria will be passed to the property owner who'll make the final decision on which application to progress; If you’re application is selected, we will notify you immediately to arrange a sign-up meeting; If your Application is not accepted by the Landlord, it will be retained for one month for your collection or if uncollected by you it will be destroyed securely to comply with Privacy Legislation. The Landlord is not required to provide a reason.
  • How Long Does it take to Process an Application?
    As your Application is a high priority, we will endeavour to have an answer to you within 24 - 48 hours but will advise you if it will be longer due to delays in reaching your contacts.
  • Accepting & Signing the Lease
    Once you have been accepted for a property the successful Applicant/s are then required to sign the General Tenancy Agreement and pay 2 weeks rent within 24 hours to secure the property. Bond will be required to be paid in full before any keys for the property are released. When it is time to move into the premises, we will meet with you to go through all the paperwork that you would have already signed, we will carefully explain the details of the lease including our expectations and obligations throughout the term of your lease agreement. We will explain our zero-tolerance policy for late rent payment, the bond lodgement process, action for emergency repairs and help to arrange payment methods if necessary. Click to access a copy of the Lease Agreement
During your Tenancy
Maintenace

Maintenance

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INFORMATION

Residential Tenancies Authority - 1300 366 311

https://www.rta.qld.gov.au

 

The RTA is the Queensland Government statutory authority that works with all sector groups including tenants, property managers and owners, community and industry stakeholder groups and the Queensland Government.  They provide tenancy information, bond management, dispute resolution, investigation, and policy and education services.

 

SES - 132 500

www.ses.qld.gov.au

 

132500 is the number to call if you need the assistance of the State Emergency Service in non-life-threatening emergency situations during floods and services.

 

Have you downloaded the QSES Assistance App yet on your mobile phone.?

 

132 500 QSES Assistance App

 

The App is available for both Apple and Android devices via ITunes and Google Play. It enables the public to log a request for SES emergency assistance instead of phoning and waiting on hold.

 

Remember that QSES members are volunteers. They leave their families and workplaces to assist you ... even when their own homes are affected.

 

During emergencies and events there could be delays of hours or days so where possible refer to our BE PREPARED page and help yourself where possible.

 

QSES members will always endeavour to service the most vulnerable people in the community first.

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