Moving to a new rental property in Queensland? Our Personal Loans can help you pay for rental bonds, moving costs and more.
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*Subject to lending criteria, T's and C's'
Rental bonds can leave a huge dent in your savings when starting a new tenancy agreement, especially if you have to pay upfront or by yourself. Combined with the stresses of moving, rental bonds could be the straw that breaks the camel's back for a lot of tenants.
A Rental Bond Personal Loan with Jacaranda Finance can allow you to pay that deposit quickly without dipping into your hard-earned savings. Instead, you can repay a loan from $3,000 over manageable instalments starting from 25 months.
We know how important it is to receive your funds in a timely manner. As a hard-working Australian, you don't have time to waste on needless paperwork.
That's why Jacaranda Finance makes applying for a Personal Loan to cover rental bonds and moving expenses simple with our fast, 100% online application.
Check if you qualify without affecting your credit score today.
Queensland is home to many fantastic things, including gorgeous beaches, fun theme parks, spectacular rainforests, and, of course, Jacaranda Finance! So, what's the cost of renting where these beautiful things are?
According to the Domain Rental Report for March 2024, renters in Brisbane can expect to pay a pretty penny in rent:
That’s an increase of around 14% over just one year!
Brisbane is actually the third-most expensive capital city for renters, behind only Sydney and Canberra, and is above the average weekly rent of $593 across all capital cities.
With rents in Brisbane continuously rising, paying a rental bond at the start of a new lease is getting more and more expensive...
For general tenancies, Queensland legislation—administered by the Residential Tenancies Association (RTA)—states that the maximum bond amount is four weeks of rent for leases of $700 or less per week.
If the weekly rent exceeds $700, the bond amount should be negotiated between the landlord, agent, and tenant. Queensland's renting laws do not provide a maximum amount where the weekly rent is higher than $700.
Using that median weekly rent figure of $605, the typical rent bond would amount to a hefty $2,420. Many lessors also ask for two weeks of rent on top of the bond, which calculates to be an average of $3,630!
If you need help paying for these costs, consider a Personal Loan with Jacaranda Finance. Our loans range from $3,000 to $25,000, which could be more than enough to pay your bond, moving costs, and anything in between.
Below is more information on rental bonds in each Australian state/territory and how to get a personal loan for these costs.
Are you a renter in Queensland and unsure about how the bond process works? We've compiled some key pieces of information that may answer your questions.
Refer to the resources tab at the end for official sources of information when it comes to paying a rental bond in Queensland.
There are three options the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) provides for tenants paying their rental bond:
The bond money is held with the RTA for the entirety of the lease. The bond will then be paid back when the tenant vacates the rental, provided no money is owed for rent, damages to the property or other costs.
Did you know that around 120,000 tenants in Queensland have unclaimed bond payments? According to the RTA, these are worth a whopping $56 million, or around $465 on average.
Keeping the premises in good condition is always a step in the right direction, especially near the end of your tenancy. Bond cleaners are also an available service if you deem your rental in need of a good cleaning.
Another way to help you get your bond back is your Entry Condition report. The more photos you take of any existing damages before you start dwelling in the property, the more evidence you have to show if the lessor pulls you up on damages you, your co-tenants or guests weren't responsible for when the lease ends.
The landlord or agent may seek to claim the bond or part of the bond for a multitude of reasons, such as:
A tenant can dispute these claims, which we explore below.
If any of the involved parties do not agree on how the bond will be refunded, they can submit a refund of rental bond form without the other party's signature.
The RTA will then:
If the party that has received the Notice of Claim chooses to dispute the claim, they will need to submit a Dispute resolution request form to the RTA.
Visit the RTA website to learn more about this process and what follows the resolution request.
Key changes to Queensland rental laws as of 2024 include:
For a detailed summary of these reforms, visit the RTA's rental law changes page.
The Residential Tenancies Authority is the Government arm for everything surrounding renting. The RTA administers the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 and the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2009.
The RTA provides plenty of resources around renting, including the Rental Bonds Fact Sheet.
If you would like to talk to someone outside of the Government about your renting situation, the official tenancy union in Queensland is Tenants Queensland.
Our loans are designed to be fast, fair, and, above all, affordable, with no hidden fees. See the table below for a quick guide to our charges, or visit our fees page to learn more. For detailed information about who our products are designed for, please review our Target Market Determinations.
Worried about being denied a loan? No stress! At Jacaranda, QualifyCheck lets you check if you qualify without affecting your credit score!
Making all your repayments to us on time could steadily improve your credit score and positively impact your ability to get credit in the future.
Worried about being denied a loan? No stress! At Jacaranda, QualifyCheck lets you check if you qualify without affecting your credit score!
Making all your repayments to us on time could steadily improve your credit score and positively impact your ability to get credit in the future.
Need more information? Here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about our loans.
A rental bond loan is simply a loan you can use to pay for your rental deposit and any other associated moving costs.
Instead of dipping into your hard-earned savings, a Jacaranda Finance Personal Loan lets you repay the money in manageable instalments starting from 25 months.
A bond is a sum of money paid by a tenant to a landlord or agent before moving into a property. It acts as security against any potential damage or unpaid rent during the lease period. The bond is typically lodged with a government authority, governed by state laws, ensuring fair handling and dispute resolution.
When the lease agreement ends, the bond is refunded to the tenant if there are no outstanding issues. Different rules may apply per state, so we recommend reviewing local legislation for accurate tenancy guidelines.
You can apply for varying loan amounts with Jacaranda, depending on your needs:
For detailed information about who our products are designed for, please review our Target Market Determinations.
Use our loan repayment estimate calculator to get a guide on what your repayments could be. To get an idea of what rates, fees and charges are associated with our loans, visit our rates and fees page.
Our loan application process has been designed to be as simple and quick as possible, as we know how important it is to receive your funds in a timely manner. How quickly you can apply for a personal loan and receive your funds will depend on your situation.
Applying for a loan with Jacaranda Finance takes most people 5-12 minutes1, but it could take longer depending on a number of factors such as but not limited to how fast you are at typing or if you have all the required information on hand.
After applying, most customers get an outcome on their loan application on the same day during normal business hours once we have received all of the supporting information we require. We do not guarantee same-day outcomes for all customers.2
Once an applicant has been approved and they have signed a contract, we automatically attempt to release the money to the applicant's bank account. Most customers have a New Payments Platform (NPP) bank account and receive the money in their bank account within 60 seconds. For other customers, the money will be available overnight on weekdays and overnight the following business day if approved on a weekend or public holiday.3
You can view your repayments from either the Better Credit app or online portal and contact our friendly customer service team to request any changes that you need.
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Read more: Personal Loan Repayments 101.Our Personal Loans have fixed interest rates and you may use them for a variety of reasons:
$3,000 - $25,000
