How to Make your Rental Application Stand Out: Get the Property You Want!

If multiple people are applying for the house or apartment you want, you may be wondering, “How can I make my rental application stand out?”

In this article, we’ll share our advice on making your rental application stand out from the crowd when you’re applying for a rental property in Plymouth.

1. Speak to a Letting Agent

First, it’s best to speak to the letting agent before applying for the property. Ask specifically what information you’ll need to include in your application and take notes.

Your letting agent will likely know the landlord well, so it can’t hurt to ask if they have any tailored advice about how to make your application stand out.

2. Apply Early

Sending your application in early is always a good idea. Once you’ve viewed the rental property and told the letting agent you’re interested, they’ll be expecting your application.

The sooner you send it to them, the more serious they’ll think you are – which could help your application get accepted.

3. Don’t Miss a Thing

The worst thing you can do when sending a rental application to a letting agent is to have key information missing. For example, missing references, email addresses that bounce back, absent documents and so on.

This can delay the application process and make you appear disorganised to the landlord, so double-check that you’ve included everything before hitting send.

If you need help preparing everything, speak to your letting agent for advice.

4. Create a Cover Letter

Writing a personalised cover letter to your landlord is an excellent way to make your rental application stand out. Don’t be afraid to sell yourself and highlight all the important things.

We suggest, when writing a cover letter, that you:

• Introduce yourself with a high-level summary of your living and employment status
• Share some details about why you’re interested in the property
• Give an overview of what you’ve included in the application
• Add a polite closing summary

If you’re applying to rent a property with a pet, we highly recommend creating a pet CV with photos. Your current landlord may even offer to write them their own reference! 

Are You Looking For a New Property to Rent in Plymouth?

At Plymouth Homes Lettings, we are your local property experts in Plymouth. If you’re looking for a new rental, our friendly team are happy to help.


Give us a call today on 01752 514500 option 2 to register your details with us or browse our available properties now at www.plymouthhomes.co.uk