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The program, run by the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA), is expanding its purview off the back of several successful partnerships with charitable organisations.
REIWA first started the initiative in partnership with the Salvation Army, in an attempt to help vulnerable community members transition from crisis accommodation to the private rental market.
Now, the councils of Swan and Rockingham have signed on to offer the course, which has been tailored to help prospective tenants address a number of barriers that might keep them from securing a rental.
REIWA president Joe White explained that the institute was looking to address the concerns of “people looking for their first rental, people who are experiencing challenges in the market, and new arrivals to WA who might not know the ins and outs of our rental market”.
“Our Tenancy Training program gives prospective tenants the resources and knowledge to navigate the tenancy process, boosting their confidence and increasing their chances of securing a rental,” he said.
“Our broader aim is to empower all tenants to secure their housing future and we’ve been seeking to bring the program to the wider community.”
Topics that the program covers include searching for a rental, avoiding scams, completing an application and providing documentation, tenant rights and responsibilities, how to manage issues in a rental, and the correct way to end a tenancy.
At the conclusion of the program, participants receive a certificate of completion they can include in any future rental applications.
Tenancy Training is a central part of REIWA’s Community REInvest program, which was established in 2013 to carry out the organisation’s philanthropic efforts.
The institute uses member feedback to identify community issues that need support or resources, with the organisation stressing the importance of being “actively involved” in Western Australian communities.
“By forming close and productive partnerships with established and trusted organisations at a statewide and local level, REIWA agents focus on key areas of need and collectively help through fundraising, volunteering and delivery of services,” the group noted.
