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Tenancy course saves Rockhampton man from homelessness and turn life around
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MarMarch 2021 at 12:54am
Elvin Darkan says getting support and completing a tenancy skills course has turned his life around.
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Elvin Darkan is in a good place. He s kicked his addictions, has a roof over his head, a job, and life is looking up.
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Rockhampton resident Elvin Darkan says a tenancy skills course helped him keep his home
The course teaches people their rights and responsibilities, how to maintain and clean a property, budgeting and communication skills
A real estate agent says vacancy rates in central Queensland have tightened during the coronavirus pandemic
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Subscriber only People are sheltering under tents near Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre as a result of the homelessness crisis in the region. As rental properties run short, people who have never before experienced homelessness have been left with no housing options. Our staff are actively working with these community members to connect them with relevant services where possible, including housing, a spokesman from the community centre said. All relevant authorities are aware of the situation and the individuals are actively engaged with HBNC staff. The spokesman said while HBNC was not a provider of homelessness support services, the centre s community navigators and tenancy advice team work tirelessly to connect at-risk community members with housing and other services.
“Brainstorm and describe what attributes you have that would be attractive to an investor – a picture of the lawnmower you will use to mow the yard … perhaps some photos of the space you currently reside in, particularly if it’s a house sharing situation and we love pet resumes,” she said.
With so few available rental properties having an edge over other applicants is vital. While some people are offering more rent than advertised, tenants are being told it does not guarantee success.
Kylie said:“ Favourable rental references and the right attitude have much more impact than an offer to pay extra.”
With vacancies rates dipping below 1% in parts of the region and a surge in demand, competition for rental properties is fierce in South East Queensland..