Ok, let’s start with a few basic needs. What’s your

• Budget or price range?
• Preferred location(s) ?
• Relocation date. (When are you planning to move?)
• Length of tenancy (Do you want a 6 or 12 month tenancy?)

What sort of property are you looking for?

• How many bedrooms do you require?
• What features do you need? Air conditioning, built-in robes, ensuite, extra room for a home office?
• Parking. Do you want a lock-up garage or are you happy with on-site group parking under a carport?
• Do you have pets? (You will need to disclose this.)
• Do you want a swimming pool or spa?
• Do you require an enclosed yard or are you content living in a multi-storey apartment complex?
• Do you require extra storage?
• Do you need to be near schools / hospitals / shops / transport / childcare?
• Do you have special needs; disability access , ground floor only ?

To find a suitable rental property, look at

• Websites such as www.reiwa.com.au, www.realestate.com.au and, of course, the website you’re looking at right now – ours! Click here to go straight to our rental listings.
• Call our office on 9474 2000 to have a property rental list emailed to you
• Email us for a rental list; reception@bourkes.com.au – and we’ll send one to your inbox right away.
• Registers with real estate agencies
• Real estate agency in-office rental lists
• Drive around your chosen area and look out for signboards

Applying for a Property

Once you have decided which property you would like to rent, you’ll need to complete a tenancy application form. You can download an application form here, or collect one from our office. You can also request a form from the leasing manager at the property viewing appointment.

You will need to disclose some personal and contact details, and current and previous rental history information. We will require your employment and income details, and some identification. Your referees need to be readily available with current and correct business hours and after hours contacts to be provided. Please refer to your application form for specific information.

We also check the two national tenant internet databases (TICA and NTD) as part of our application process.

The application procedure is simply to confirm that applicants are able to pay the rent on time and keep the property clean, damage free and maintain the grounds to a high standard.