Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for a Rental Property with realestate.com.au Rental Applications

1. Visit realestate.com.au or download the realestate.com.au app (iOS and Android).
2. Navigate to the Rent section of the website or click the ‘Rent’ tab at the top of the page.
3. Search for properties in your desired state, suburb, or postcode.
4. Click on a property listing that you are interested in applying for.
5. Click the red ‘Apply’ button to start the application process.
6. Create a My Real Estate account or sign in to your existing account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one by clicking on the appropriate button or by selecting the ‘Me’ tab on the mobile app and then ‘Register.’
7. Fill out the rental application form with your personal and relevant information. You can also invite other people to apply for the property with you as a joint application. You can also read more about how to apply with others and Tenant Check feature
8. You will notice green ticks against the sections that you have completed and filled. To send your application to the Rental Agency successfully, you must ensure all of the green ticks are highlighted.
9. When all fields have been successfully filled, you will be able to click the red ‘Submit application’ button at the bottom of the page.
10. After you have submitted your rental application, you will receive a confirmation page.

Note: If you need to change your email address or phone number after you have submitted an application, you will be required to notify the property manager or submit a new application. Also, you will be required to supply two forms of personal identification (e.g. Australian Drivers License, Australian Passport, Overseas Passport, Keypass, Proof of age card) to be able to submit your application successfully. Property managers will have access to your identification document for 21 days after your complete application is submitted.

In case of difficulty in finding current address, you can add the address by clicking on ‘Enter Australian or International address manually’ button and type your address in the fields provided. Rental Applications require a minimum of 2 years of address history and a current property address, property managers ideally require 2 addresses.