Renting the right property can be a daunting task. Filling out pages of paperwork and waiting days or weeks to hear back from an agent is very frustrating and time consuming. At Jeff Jones Real Estate we know there is a better way!
We’ve introduced our FastApp approval process to help you secure your new home faster.
Get Your Application FastApp Ready
To help you secure a new home sooner it’s really important that you submit all the right information when applying. We aim to have a FastApp Ready applications approved within 4 business hours.
Here is what you need to supply:
1. Suitable ID
We require 100 points of Identification. Your 100 points must include one piece of photo identification and can be in the form of the following:
| Passport, Birth Certificate, Citizenship Certificate, Certificate Of Identity | 70 points per item |
| Drivers Licence with Photo, Tertiary Student Card with Photo, Public Service ID, Defence Force Identity Card, DVA Card, Centrelink Card (with reference number) | 40 points per item |
| Debit Cards, Bank Statements, Council Rates Notices, Rent Receipts, ATO Assessment Notice, Medicare Card, Mortgage Documents, Change Of Name Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate Extract | 25 points per item |
2. Proof Of Income
We require evidence of your income.
| Employee | One or more of the following supporting documents:
Your two most recent payslips or a letter from your employer Bank statement Letter of employment or employment offer if commencing a new position |
| Self employed | A letter from your accountant and/or a Notice of Assessment |
| Student or not currently employed | One or more of the following supporting documents:
Centrelink documents Bank statement |
3. Previous Address History
We require previous address history for the last 24 months. If previously renting you should request a tenancy reference and copy of your tenancy ledger from your previous landlord and include with your application.
| Renting | We require a current Rental Reference and Tenancy Ledger. |
| Own | A recent rates notice |
How To Apply
Most people apply online using 2Apply through our website. Simply click on the Apply button on the property page for your preferred home. You can also download an application form to complete and send to us or drop into our office or give to us at the property inspection. Remember to attach all the required documents.
2Apply Online Tenancy Application
Payment
If you are moving into the property within 10 days you will need to pay 6 x the weekly rent (first 2 weeks rent + bond).
If your lease starts in 11+ days you just need to pay your first 2 weeks rent and pay your bond prior to your lease start date.
You can make an online payment with your credit card at jjre.com.au/payments
Information About Your Application
We aim to make the application process as straight forward and stress free as possible. To facilitate a quick application turnaround please note the following information:
- Complete one Tenancy Application Form per person. Children may be included on a Parent or Guardian’s Application
- Include copies of documents which may help to verify your Application Information provided by you
- Ensure the General Tenancy Agreement, Terms and any Special Terms have been viewed by you before you pay any money or sign a lease agreement
- Bond Transfers are not accepted by our agency
- Incomplete applications cannot be processed
- Please refer to our Privacy Policy should you have any concerns about the use and storage of your personal information
- If you require assistance to complete the form, please ask, as we are here to help
Information Verification By Our Agency
To verify your Application information we contact Tenancy Databases including TICA and NTD. If you have had a problem with a previous tenancy, please discuss the circumstances with us prior to submitting your application form. We also contact your Employer/HR Manager, current and previous Agent/Lessor and your personal referees. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information.