1. Cost of securing a rental property (‘move in’ monies)
- Holding depositThe landlord and tenant agree on amount of the option fee. There is no maximum option fee. However, it is common practice for the option fee to be the equivalent of one – two weeks’ rent.
- Rent in advanceUp to two weeks’ rent in advance is standard in a lease agreement.
- Bond (security deposit) For rental properties where the rent payable is $250 per week and under, the landlord cannot ask for a bond that is more than four weeks’ rent. For rent over $250 per week, a landlord cannot ask for a bond that is more than six weeks’ rent.
- Pet bondNo pet bond is required.
2. SA Government Regulator
Rules and regulations – Residential Tenancies Act 1995
https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/housing/renting-and-letting
3. Local councils
http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/councils
4. Real estate websites
https://www.realestate.com.au/rent/in-sa/list-1
https://www.domain.com.au/rent/sa/
5. Utility companies
Government website to compare and list the different suppliers for gas and electricity:
https://www.energymadeeasy.gov.au/
6. Government schools
https://www.education.sa.gov.au/parents-and-families/find-schools-preschools-and-other-services
7. Driver’s licences