Just Property CEO Paul Stevens says if you want to secure the rental property you want, you need to become known as 'a good tenant'. Landlords want to hold on to good tenants, and real estate agents have ways of vetting whether you are one or not. Just Property shares tips that will help you rate as a top tenant: Lift your credit score Landlords are not only concerned about your income.
They want to see how you managed financial commitments in the past, as this is a leading indicator of your ability to pay your rent on time and in full. A good credit score will put them at ease. If your credit score is not good, you may need at least six months to improve it. A credit score, calculated by the credit bureaus, looks at five parts: 1. Payment history (if you consistently pay on time and in full, the better your score) 2. Debt use (how much you use of the total credit available to you). 3. Credit history length (the longer your credit history, the better your score) 4. Recent activity (if you refrain from applying for more credit regularly) 5