5 key considerations when looking for a rental property

Before starting your search for a rental property, it’s important to be really clear about your needs, preferences, and budget. As the Northern Beaches’ experts in leasing and property management, our highly experienced Clarke & Humel team are here to guide you every step of the way. To help simplify your search, we’ve outlined five key factors to consider when looking for a rental property.

Location, Location, Location

While everyone wants the perfect home, prioritising lifestyle factors such as proximity to transport, schools, amenities, and overall demographics will make a real difference to your day-to-day life. Create a list of suburbs you ‘love’ and suburbs you ‘like’ and spend some time driving or walking around them to make sure it suits your needs. 

Identify your ‘must-haves’

Determining the things you can’t compromise on is essential. Factors such as dwelling type, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, outdoor spaces, and parking are all generally easy to work out from an online listing, but make sure you think of the smaller details too like room size, security features, layout, facilities etc. and go to inspections in person to ensure they suit your needs. 

Identify your ‘nice-to-haves’

On the flip-side, knowing the things that you are willing to compromise on is important to make sure you find something that is the right balance for you. Decide which features are ‘must-haves’ and which are flexible, focusing on long-term lifestyle benefits over aesthetics or extra features.

Know your budget

Understand your financial limits and consider hidden costs like transport and utilities. Ensure your rent is affordable without compromising your overall lifestyle or financial stability. The last thing you want to have to do is compromise other areas of your life because you’re stuck in a lease that puts you in financial stress.

Leave it to the professionals 

To make your life easier, look for rentals managed by reputable agencies, and do your research on the property manager’s reputation to ensure a smooth renting experience.

With Clarke & Humel's leasing and property management team, you can trust that your search will be seamless and tailored to your needs. Their local expertise will help you find the perfect home on the Northern Beaches, making the process as smooth as possible.