My brother is needing furnished accommodation in Canberra area for approx 6mth next year due to a work promotion opportunity (temp transfer). I have been trying to help him find somewhere but we are having all sorts of problems and he has to be there early January....looking into it though I dont think he'll get approved for what he needs. What do you think?
As a landlord or agent, would you consider (and on what terms) someone looking to rent something that cost about 70% of weekly income (leaving about $350 a fortnight for expenses - no commitments other than daily living though). He is well aware that this is not theoretically affordable, but has enough in savings to cover 6mths rent and would pay upfront if it would help, and plans to use this money so that he can take up the opportunity (short term sacrifice for long term gain is the plan!). How could he do this - what kind of things can he put on the application etc? Is it best to be completely honest? What will the agents want to see?
And anyone got any recommendations for places in Canberra? Its hard to organise from interatate as everyone wants you to attend inspections it seems, and mist want 12mth leases....different to brisbane!
As a landlord or agent, would you consider (and on what terms) someone looking to rent something that cost about 70% of weekly income (leaving about $350 a fortnight for expenses - no commitments other than daily living though). He is well aware that this is not theoretically affordable, but has enough in savings to cover 6mths rent and would pay upfront if it would help, and plans to use this money so that he can take up the opportunity (short term sacrifice for long term gain is the plan!). How could he do this - what kind of things can he put on the application etc? Is it best to be completely honest? What will the agents want to see?
And anyone got any recommendations for places in Canberra? Its hard to organise from interatate as everyone wants you to attend inspections it seems, and mist want 12mth leases....different to brisbane!