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Applying for a Rental Property

To apply for a Ray White Kawakawa rental property, first review the listing and attend the advertised viewing or follow the property’s stated inspection process. This helps you decide whether the home suits your household before providing a full application.

Before applying

Check the weekly rent, availability date, location, number of bedrooms, parking, outdoor responsibilities and any pet conditions. Consider the complete household budget, including utilities, internet, transport and moving costs.

Information you may need

The application asks for information needed to assess suitability and verify the details supplied. This may include identification, contact details, rental history, references, income or affordability information and consent for relevant checks. Each proposed adult tenant may need to provide their own information.

Answer accurately and explain anything that may otherwise be unclear. Only provide information through the approved Ray White application process or directly to an identified member of the property management team.

How applications are considered

Applications are considered against the property owner’s requirements and the information reasonably needed to establish whether the tenancy is likely to be suitable and sustainable. Providing an application does not guarantee acceptance, and no tenancy exists until the required agreement has been offered, accepted and completed.

If your application is successful

The property manager will confirm the next steps, including the tenancy agreement, required payments, move-in arrangements and initial inspection information. Read the agreement carefully and ask questions before signing. Keep copies of the documents and payment records supplied to you.

Protect yourself from rental scams

Confirm that communication and payment instructions come through the approved Ray White Kawakawa process. Be cautious if anyone pressures you to transfer money before a viewing or without formal tenancy documentation.

Apply online

Use the form below or visit the online tenancy application. You can also view upcoming rental viewings and current rental properties.


Applicant Details

Application Details

If not an NZ citizen or resident, please bring your visa to accompany this application.

Applicant Consents

I agree to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information for the following purposes:
  • Checking any of the details contained in this application form with third parties including any tenant information database and the New Zealand Transport Authority.
  • Making enquiries with third parties in relation to my creditworthiness, including any credit reporting agency.
  • Placing any of the information regarding my identity supplied on this application form on a national online database.
  • Using any of the information contained on any Tenancy Tribunal Order to assist the enforcement of any unsatisfied Money Order made against me by listing details of the order on an online national database.
  • Using any of the information on this application form to assist in the enforcement of any unsatisfied Order made against me by the Tenancy Tribunal.
  • Debt recovery purposes including appointing an agent to collect any outstanding debts and listing defaults with any credit reporting agency.
  • Checking the Ministry of Justice fines database. This may be undertaken by a credit reporting agency on our behalf which will require my personal information to be collected by and disclosed to the credit reporting agency.

I understand that any credit reporting agency to whom you may disclose my personal information may:

  • hold that information on their credit reporting database;
  • use that information for the purpose of credit reporting or for any other lawful purpose;
  • disclose that information to their subscribers for the purpose of credit checking or debt collection of for any other lawful purpose.

I understand that if I have provided to you driver licence information that the provision of this information was voluntary.

I confirm the information in this form is true and correct and that I have read and signed the Cautions under the Privacy Act 1993.

I agree that if I enter a tenancy agreement then this application will form part of the tenancy agreement. Cautions provided pursuant to the Privacy Act 1993 and other information before applying for a residential tenancy.

In Terms of the Privacy Act 1993 you are given notice that:

  • Requests information- this application form asks you to provide personal information and
  • Purpose of collection - the information collected on this form is required so that the landlord is better able to assess whether you would be the best applicant on merit for the tenancy and to record limited information contained in the application form on a web-based database. The limited information concerns your identity and your last known address. This information is required to assist the landlord in locating you to enforce any unsatisfied money order made by the Tenancy Tribunal.
  • Recipient of information - the information is provided by you to the Owner/Landlord/Agent/Property Manager.
  • Sight information - I/we advise you that you have the right to see the information I/we hold about you.
  • Correct information - to correct that information if it is incorrect in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993.
  • Holding information - if you do not enter a tenancy agreement with the landlord referred to on this application form, the application form will be destroyed.
  • Uses of information - you are advised that some information relating to your identity and last known address may be supplied to a national web-based database.

Other information drawn to your attention:

By completing this form you evidence the fact that you are applying to rent a residential house/ flat/apartment, and -

You are further advised that: If you do not supply all the information requested (other than the driver licence information) in this application form you may not be considered as the best applicant for the rental property or properties available.

PLEASE NOTE: A separate completed application form is required for each person who proposes to enter a tenancy agreement.

Personal Referees

Employment Referees

If employed for less than two years, please provide previous employment details below.
Weekly income from other sources, if any.

Address and Property Manager Referees

If less than two years at your current address, please provide previous address details below.

Applicant Requirements

Do you accept the property in its current condition? If no, please provide details below.

Applicant History

Have you ever had a tenancy terminated before?
Have you ever had money deducted from your bond?
Do you currently have contents insurance?
Are you in debt to another lessor or agent?
Do you currently have liability insurance?
Are there any existing circumstances that may affect your rent payment?
Have you ever been charged for a criminal offence?
Have you ever lodged an insurance claim?
Are you awaiting trial for a criminal offence?
Please provide details if you answered yes to any of the questions above.

Chattels, Pets and Smokers

If you have any pets, please provide details.
If you are under the age of 18 are you married?
Enter the total dollar value of chattels, e.g. fridge, whiteware, beds etc.

Emergency Contact Details

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