Simplified steps to renting a property from Coldwell Banker Cripps and Cripps Sutherland

1. View the property on-line.
2. Call to speak to our Leasing Representative and ask any questions.
3. Arrange an inspection time (some of our properties do have tenants living there so we may need to arrange a time that suits them first).
4. View the property.
5. Complete an application form and submit to our office with copies of your ID (Passport, Driver Licence, Medicare Card, Student ID, Bank Card), plus a copy of a recent payslip and bank statement.
6. It may take up to 2 business days for your application to be processed, then we contact the owner of the property for acceptance. Please keep in mind it can take up to 4 days for an answer on your application as many of our owners live overseas and can be difficult to contact.
7. We telephone to advise acceptance or declined application. If accepted, you will need to organise to make a time to pay a "Holding Deposit". A Holding Deposit is equivelant to one week's rent and will hold the property for you. If circumstances change and you decide to not take possession of the property you with then forfeit the one week's rent. We will then arrange a time to come in and complete a "lease sign". On this day we go through the legal details of the lease and you need to bring the remaining money to be paid in money order or bank cheque only.
8. The total amount you require to move in is equivalent to 6 weeks worth of rent plus $15.00 lease preperation fee. If you have already paid the holding deposit then only 5 weeks plus $15.00 lease fee is due.
9. We will give you all the information you require on preferred contractors, emergency contacts, maintenance request procedures, vacating information and more.
10. Take your keys and move into your new home!
11. Ensure you take the time to read and complete the Property Condition Report (PCR) and return to our office within 7 days of your move in date. This document will be handed to you at your lease sign up appointment, or if not (as in the case of some brand new properties) we will post it to you.
12. Remember if you have any concerns or maintenance issues it is best to email them to us or send a fax through for urgent attention.