Hi haha

In a previous life, myself along with husband managed a gated complex. Selecting tenants is a very difficult process, after all, our income was derived from the property owners and if we chose the wrong tenant, the landlord would simply take his business elsewhere. 

Here are some big tips for you 

At inspection time - Your presentation of yourself and partner AND children if any, must be impeccable. Even your vehicle will be looked at if possible.

Your application - In a professional looking folder, arrange:-

The  application form

copy of your rental record (always ask your agent for it when vacating previous place) if you don't have it, you can request it. 

original or copy of current payslips, IF no rental record, have a copy of your current bank statements, back 12 months  (yes, serious applicants do submit them)

Any other information you can think of, such as reason for moving (job transfer etc) should be provided if no space on the application to do so.

Your application will be compared with the others, the best put aside, either for agent selection, or the owners consent, depending on the owners direction.

 No pets? thats good.

No rental record? forget it  

Number of children? selection depends on ages/numbers, if the property is suitable for them.

 Steady job? good....  2 steady jobs? excellent 

Our reference check was done really to confirm our decision. 

Referrees?  Personal ones? no influence really

                    Property managers? excellent  ......remember its the finance details which are very important, we're              looking for a history of prompt payment, never in arrears, no damage incurred upon exiting, or not enough in bond to cover damage or unpaid rent. 

LASTLY if you are a first time renter, it will take 12months bank statement record showing responsible cash management. In this case, personal referrees will be taken in account.

If you would like some info, private message me and maybe I can offer advice pertaining to your situation. 

Good luck!!