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Renting A Home: Renting Tips, Guides & Advice

Read the latest tips and advice on renting a home from Domain's team of industry leading professionals.

The ultimate guide to renting

Whether you’re renting for financial or lifestyle reasons, it’s important to understanding the process of finding and applying for a rental property, as well as your rights as a tenant. 
The ultimate guide to renting

How to style a rental property so it really feels like home

Sonia Taylor|Apr 22, 2024
An interior stylist who has moved 25 times understands there is a tension point around being able to really make it a personal sanctuary.
How to style a rental property so it really feels like home

What are the pros and cons of renting long-term?

Jessica Brady|Jan 25, 2024
With house prices defying the odds and continuing to grow, renting long-term is becoming the new reality for many.
What are the pros and cons of renting long-term?

How to get your bond back for a rental property

Jim Malo and Tawar Razaghi|Jan 23, 2024
What are the common disputes between renters and landlords and what’s the best way to avoid them?
How to get your bond back for a rental property

Six tips for nailing your next rental application

Dani Giannopoulos|Dec 18, 2023
A property manager shares how to nail the rental application process. Learn about the process and improve your chances of securing your dream rental property.
Six tips for nailing your next rental application

Do you really need a professional cleaner to get your bond back?

Nicole Frost|Dec 18, 2023
Preparing for the end of lease clean is vital for getting your bond back. Explore our guide for making the choice between professional services and DIY cleaning.
Do you really need a professional cleaner to get your bond back?

Has the cost of renting got you considering buying instead?

Sara Garrity|Oct 17, 2023
Here’s what you need to know if you are thinking of buying your first home.
Has the cost of renting got you considering buying instead?

How to live in a share house during a rental crisis

Jim Malo|Oct 6, 2023
How do you find your first flatmates and what’s the best way to interact with your landlord?
How to live in a share house during a rental crisis
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The rental home upgrades you can take with you

Elizabeth Clarke|Oct 3, 2023
We all like to live in a house that feels like home, but making a rental property your own can be challenging, with restrictive rental and landlord rules. Luckily, you can create stylish, homey spaces without risking your bond. Try these expert industry tips for a home that feels like you. And, as a bonus – they are all assets you can take with you when you move.
The rental home upgrades you can take with you

How to move out of home for the first time in a rental crisis

Kate Burke|July 26, 2023
How do you get approved for a property with no rental history, and what are the best places to buy basic household items on the cheap?
How to move out of home for the first time in a rental crisis

Lease is up? Here's what to do next

Camilla Peffer|Apr 14, 2023
Manage the end of your lease with minimal stress.
Lease is up? Here's what to do next
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