It's no secret that searching for the right rental property can be an arduous, time consuming experience.
Before jumping onto reiwa.com to start your property search, you will need to choose the suburb you want to live in.
Generally speaking, most people have an idea of the suburbs they would like to live in, however asking question such as the ones below can help narrow down what suburb and property type is most suitable for your needs:
1. Do you want to be close to schools, public transport, parks etc? How far are you willing to travel to work?
This is where reiwa.com suburb profiles can give you the insight you need to feel confident when moving to a new suburb. You can explore suburbs and listings for sale on reiwa.com or by downloading the reiwa.com app. The map view allows you to see how
far away these places are from the property listings, to see if it is a potential new home for you.
By using your reiwa.com profile you will be able to save your favourite searches, and sign up to alerts so you can get notified when a similar listing gets added or when something changes to the listing you have saved (ie price drop).
2. Can you afford to rent by yourself or will you need to house share?
When researching a suburb, familiarise yourself with the median rent price in the area to give you a guide on what to expect to pay within the area for a house or apartment.
If you are set on living in a particular suburb that is a little bit out of reach budget wise, it could be worth looking into house sharing. Choosing the right housemate can be a tough decision, to help you avoid a living disaster, we've put together
our top five tips for finding your dream housemate.
3. Do you have a pet?
Looking for a rental property in Perth to accommodate you and your furry friend can be challenging.
The good news is that it's becoming increasingly common for owners to allow pets, and more often than not property managers are advising owners to keep an open mind about pets, particularly in the current market.
Read our tips for renting with pets in Perth.
4. Do you prefer somewhere close to the city? How much space will you need?
There are pros and cons about moving to an inner city suburb or setting up house right in the middle of the CBD with space and budget a main factor that can influence this decision.
If you are unsure about living in an apartment but want to be close to the action, read our space saving tips for small homes to see if this can help with your decision.
5. Where are the most affordable suburbs in Perth to rent?
The good news for renters in WA is that Perth is Australia's most affordable capital city.
To help with your property journey, we've prepared a list of the 10 most affordable suburbs in Perth as well as the 10 most affordable within 10 kilometres of the CBD.
The 10 most affordable suburbs
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