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How it works is you:

• Choose your basic search criteria (location, property type, bedrooms etc)
• Once the first page of search results load, choose the Refine Search By form to select “Pets allowed”

Is this the be all and end all solution for renting pet owners?

Unfortunately it isn’t as our research shows that many properties that would accept an application from a pet owner are not identified as “pet friendly”. Therefore the ability to do a normal search that brings back all properties but highlighting “pet friendly” properties (as our search tool does) is still the best and most comprehensive way to search.

This means I’ll be working hard to get our Pet Friendly Search Tool working again ASAP.

The Pet Friendly Rentals search tool will now be free to download

As Domain.com.au and Real Estate.com.au now have a pet friendly search feature, the downloading of the search tool will be free from this point on. While the search tool still provides value, it is won’t be essential in all cases and now is more of an additional feature when searching for pet friendly rentals.

Cheers,
Ryan

They recently completed a two part series on renting with pets (also featuring Pet Friendly Rentals) and it’s great that PetNet TV have provided such good coverage of the issues surrounding renting with pets.

I hope you enjoy the episodes and find them useful and you can find all of the episodes in the PetNetTV Series on YouTube.

OMG! It’s the Landlord!!! Part 1

OMG! It’s the Landlord!!! Part 2

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P.S I’m always happy to promote pet friendly rentals through my blog so if you’ve got one to advertise, please let me know.

By interesting, I mean I’m pleasantly surprised by how many people are speaking favourably about renting to pet owners and the push for more body corporates to adopt a pet friendly policy.

While I don’t think charging pet owners a premium price is the answer, if it makes unwavering body corporates and paranoid landlords & property managers take notice and re-consider their current position, then it’s a start.

Pets are never the problem by themselves. It’s always up the owner to ensure they are a responsible pet owner and great tenant and I strongly believe that the overwhelming majority of pet owners out there are brilliant tenants and take wonderful care of their pets.

Voice your opinion on this important issue at http://blogs.domain.com.au/2009/08/how_pets_boost_property_prices_1.html

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Note – PFR: stands for Pet Friendly Rentals.

PFR: Hi Chris, I was quite excited to hear from you about your pet friendly apartment complex. Can you tell me a bit about the complex and the decision to make it pet friendly?

The complex is a residential complex (no holiday letting) and is in a quiet location with a number of apartments having water views.

PFR: So was the complex designed to accommodate pets right from the start?

The complex was designated pet friendly by the developers from the start something they had not done with previous buildings, not so much designed for pets, but the by laws allow for owners to have one pet and the pet must weigh no more than 20kg.

PFR: What types of pets do you allow in the apartments? Is there any restriction on size or number of pets?

Primarily small dogs and cats. A couple of tenants have birds. Only one pet per apartment.

PFR: Many body corporates have made the decision to now allow pets due to various concerns about barking and damage to the property. What has been your experience with pet owners in your complex? If issues have arisen (e.G. Barking), how do handle this?

Over our first 18 months of operation we have not had any problems in this regard.

PFR: Have you found renting to pet owners to provide increased income for your landlords?

Certainly we are aware that a lot of other buildings do not allow pets so it is an asset when we have vacancies.

PFR: Do you use a pet rental agreement for tenants?

No but considering incorporating the pro forma you sent to us.

PFR: What are the key things you’re looking for when going through someone’s rental application?

As to pets only the size and that we still have to get the permission of the apartment owner. We also do the usual checks on potential tenants particularly on past rentals employment history and references.

PFR: What would you say to other apartment complexes that would be suitable for allowing pets but for whatever reason have decided it’s not a good idea.

In our experience we have had no problems so would suggest others consider it ,particularly as a lot of the older population are downsizing from big homes and a pet is part of the family, a comfort to them. So to be able to lease an attractive apartment and still keep their pet is a definite bonus.

PFR: Do you think allowing pets in apartment and townhouse complexes represents significant opportunities for investors right now?

There is a large proportion of the population that have pets so it is of significant advantage to investors to have a pet friendly apartment.

We have a fairly new , quality 63 apartment complex with 1,2 & 3 bedroom unfurnished large apartments in a quiet area of the sunshine coast, all available apartments are listed on http://www.realestate.com.au under postcode 4575/Kawana island. They are priced according to size (ie 1 bed/1bath-2 bed /2 bath -3 bed/3bath and position in the complex.

Complex Facilities

• Heated 20 meter lap pool
• Full size flood lit tennis court
• Underground security car spaces
• Caged storage area for each apartment

The complex is close to the water, opposite a park and is surrounded by 10 kilometers of walking/bike tracks. It’s also close to beach and a major shopping complex and would welcome any enquiries for letting.

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This is a fantastic opportunity so get in quick!

You can find out more by visiting http://www.urbanfarming.wordpress.com or by calling Deborah on 0423 150 448.

This is from Jan in an email.

I live in Abbey a suburb of Busselton West Australia. I am an avid dog lover with a large backyard and the added advantage of living a block from the beautiful Geographe Bay, which is a dog friendly beach. I have previously had much loved dogs at my home, so consequently my backyard is “dog friendly” and very secure. If I can help out with a short term stay to assist someone getting a rental, I am happy to do so.

Kind regards
Jan Newcombe

If you’re having a problem finding a rental and simply need a bit more time, then you can send an email to Jan at newcombe@westnet.com.au

Thanks again Jan for your generous offer!