Simon found himself in a most difficult stage of his life, going through a separation. He had lived with his wife in their owner-occupied home for 10 years. This would be his first time renting in a very long time. Simon had two pre-school aged children and an eight-year-old daughter. He had a demanding full-time job which often required him to work over-time and on-call. Finding the time to make it to inspections and be aware of what was on the market was proving difficult for him, and he found that homes often leased at the first open home. He engaged Find My Rental Property to find his home.

Here is what Simon needed in his home:

• Home to be located within the school catchment for his children

• Modern / renovated home

• Built-ins to all bedrooms

• Home to have a bath - preferable separate from the shower

• Off-street parking for one car, preferably with internal access and storage in the garage

• A garden at least 30sqm in size

• An open-plan living area

• A dishwasher

• Walking distance to shops

• Not on a main road

• With air conditioning

• Preferable a North aspect

• Pet-friendly for the cat

Following a week of intense property research, I was able to locate three homes that met Simon’s requirements.

Super happy and excited, the lease start date was negotiated to work in with when Simon needed to be out of his current home, and his children were delighted to find that they had school friends in the same street. The current owners had a pet cat and had already installed a cat door, as if this home was made for Simon and his children.

Melissa Maimann  is a Licensed Real Estate Agent, Buyer's Agent and Rental Search / Relocation Agent in Sydney. Melissa saves tenants time and frustration through an affordable service that finds and secures the best properties quickly, easily and efficiently.  If you’re aghast at the thought of finding a rental home and need a skilled agent to find your next rental home for you, don't hesitate to make contact.