Rental shortlist β€” fresh batch (updated 12 July)

All verified 2 bed / 2 bath / 2 car Β· Sunday 12 July 2026

πŸš— Strictly 2 secure car spaces. Every listing is a verified 2 bed / 2 bath / 2 car (2/2/2).
πŸ“… Fresh batch β€” updated 12 July. Your removals applied; 40/1 Kanoona marked contacted. Genuine 2/2/2 under $850 is scarce right now (tight market) β€” see the TIMING & STRATEGY note: the good stock for a mid-to-late-August move-in lists late-July to mid-August.
⏱️ TIMING (updated to your dates): you're overseas 26 Jul–7 Aug and must be out of your current place by 1 Sep, so target a lease start ~15–25 Aug (a few days' overlap). Plan: prep your application pack + inspect anything good BEFORE 26 Jul; while away (26 Jul–7 Aug) have your housemate inspect in person and/or ask agents for video walkthroughs, and keep applying; then go HARD 7–20 Aug β€” inspect Sat 9 & 16 Aug and apply same-day. Set INSTANT saved-search alerts on realestate.com.au + Domain now. Sydney vacancy ~1.1–1.5%, units lease in ~12 days β€” have your application ready to submit on the spot. Full plan in the report + one-pager.
⭐ Search preference: Preference noted: you liked 15/102 Herring Rd, Marsfield (near Macquarie β€” the mall, young crowd, nice area), spacious, and great value for the size. Scope now also covers the Macquarie corridor β€” Marsfield, Macquarie Park, North Ryde, Ryde, West Ryde, Eastwood β€” prioritising larger floorplans and value (still 2/2/2, prefer under $800, max $850, $900 only best-of-best, excluding Parramatta & Auburn).
Tap green to call Β· blue address for the listing Β· βœ• Not interested to cross out Β· 🚫 Off-market when a place is gone (deposit taken) Β· tick Contacted on by-appointment ones. Then Export my picks and send me the file. I'll re-apply your crosses, contacts and off-market flags next time (no more screenshots).
No properties match β€” try a suburb (e.g. Strathfield) or a price (e.g. 750).

β‘  Next Saturday 18 July opens (mini-route)

The 2 places with a scheduled Sat-18-July open — a clean Ryde→Homebush hop. Call ahead to register.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Sat 18 July route β€” 2 stops (tap a pin for details)
🧭 Navigate full route in Google Maps
πŸš— Driving timeline (approx β€” tap Directions for live times)
1Sat 18 Jul Β· 9:45–10:00am Β· 29 Porter Street, Ryde Β· $880
πŸš— ~11 min drive Β· then ~214 min spare Β· Comfortable (time to spare) Β· Directions β†—
2Sat 18 Jul Β· 1:30–2:00pm Β· 802/75 Park Road, Homebush Β· $900
Comfortable = plenty of time Β· Tight = keep it brief Β· Clash = choose one.
🚫 DEPOSIT TAKEN / OFF-MARKET
Ryde Β· $880/wk Β· 2 / 2 / 2
πŸ—“οΈ Sat 18 Jul Β· 9:45–10:00am
NEW. Ryde, near Top Ryde shops. Next-Saturday open. Top of budget ($880).
πŸ“ž Call Agent (enquiry line) Β· 1800 234 397
Satellite map of 29 Porter Street, Ryde
🚫 DEPOSIT TAKEN / OFF-MARKET
Homebush Β· $900/wk Β· 2 / 2 / 2
πŸ—“οΈ Sat 18 Jul Β· 1:30–2:00pm
Now opens Sat 18 Jul 1:30pm. $900 (top of budget).
Agent: See listing
Satellite map of 802/75 Park Road, Homebush

β‘‘ NEW this batch β€” near Macquarie (call / weekday open)

Freshly listed 2/2/2s in the Macquarie corridor. β˜… 9/158 Culloden Rd (3-bed townhouse) has a Wed 15 July twilight open; the others are call-to-arrange.

β˜… BEST VALUE🚫 DEPOSIT TAKEN / OFF-MARKET
Marsfield Β· $900/wk Β· 3 / 2 / 2 townhouse
πŸ—“οΈ Wed 15 Jul Β· 3:05–3:20pm
β˜… NEW & spacious β€” 3-bed townhouse near Macquarie. Weekday twilight open Wed 15 Jul. $900 (3-bed = more space for the money).
πŸ“ž Call McGrath Epping Β· 02 9877 4005
Satellite map of 9/158 Culloden Road, Marsfield
🚫 DEPOSIT TAKEN / OFF-MARKET
Macquarie Park Β· $880/wk Β· 2 / 2 / 2
πŸ—“οΈ By request β€” call
NEW. Walk to Macquarie Centre, Metro & University. $880.
πŸ“ž Call Richardson & Wrench Ryde Β· 0414 473 141
Satellite map of 144/1-15 Fontenoy Road, Macquarie Park
🚫 DEPOSIT TAKEN / OFF-MARKET
Ryde Β· $880/wk Β· 2 / 2 / 2 + study
πŸ—“οΈ By request β€” call
NEW. 2 bed + study (extra room), Ryde. $880.
πŸ“ž Call My Property Professionals Β· 0415 728 869
Satellite map of 403/88 Blaxland Road, Ryde

β‘’ Still on your list

Carried over from before β€” all still live (opens passed, so call to arrange). β˜… 40/1 Kanoona is marked as contacted.

🚫 DEPOSIT TAKEN / OFF-MARKET
Wentworth Point Β· $840/wk Β· 2 / 2 / 2
πŸ—“οΈ Call β€” its open has passed
Your find β€” still listed; the Sat open passed, so call to arrange a viewing.
πŸ“ž Call Morton (Mara Zavodja) Β· 1300 858 221
Satellite map of 313/18 Corniche Drive, Wentworth Point
β˜… BEST VALUE🚫 DEPOSIT TAKEN / OFF-MARKET
Homebush Β· $800/wk Β· 2 / 2 / 2 + study
πŸ—“οΈ You've contacted them βœ“
β˜… You've reached out. 2 bath, 2 car + study β€” follow up.
πŸ“ž Call Agent direct line Β· 0434 148 400
Satellite map of 40/1 Kanoona Avenue, Homebush
🚫 DEPOSIT TAKEN / OFF-MARKET
Homebush Β· $790/wk Β· 2 / 2 / 2 townhouse
πŸ—“οΈ By request β€” call
Your shortlisted townhouse β€” confirmed 2 car.
πŸ“ž Call Raine & Horne (R&W) Β· (02) 9630 4888
Satellite map of 17/51-53 Loftus Crescent, Homebush

β‘£ Best value & larger near Macquarie

β˜… 12/248-252 Buffalo Rd, Ryde ($730) is the cheapest genuine 2/2/2; plus a spacious 3-bed Marsfield townhouse.

β˜… BEST VALUE🚫 DEPOSIT TAKEN / OFF-MARKET
Ryde Β· $730/wk Β· 2 / 2 / 2
πŸ—“οΈ By request β€” call (open passed)
β˜… Best value β€” $730, ~2–3 km to Macquarie Centre. Still the cheapest genuine 2/2/2. Call to view.
πŸ“ž Call MPI Group Β· 0414 921 610
Satellite map of 12/248-252 Buffalo Road, Ryde
🚫 DEPOSIT TAKEN / OFF-MARKET
Marsfield Β· $900/wk Β· 3 / 2 / 2 townhouse
πŸ—“οΈ By request β€” call
Spacious 3-bed townhouse near Macquarie. $900.
πŸ“ž Call Surplus Home Realty Β· 0451 992 643
Satellite map of 17/108 Crimea Road, Marsfield
Listings re-verified on realestate.com.au, Sunday 12 July 2026. Satellite imagery Β© Esri; street map Β© OpenStreetMap. Drive times approximate.
Strictly 2 secure car spaces. Excludes Parramatta & Auburn.

βœ… Rental application β€” readiness checklist

Sole leaseholder (you) + one occupant, NSW. Tap items as you go β€” saved on this device. 0 of 0 ready.

1. Identity & who’s on the lease

You are the SOLE leaseholder β€” the application is in your name only. One housemate lives with you as an additional occupant (not on the lease).

You (leaseholder) β€” 100-point ID, bring originals
Housemate (occupant, not on lease)

2. Proof of income β€” full-time PAYG

You’re both full-time PAYG employees β€” lead with payslips + employment letter + bank statement.

3. Ownership & rental history (your strength)

Lead with home ownership. You owned your own home from Nov 2023 and recently sold it. That is strong proof of financial stability and of caring for a property, and it more than offsets an informal earlier rental history. Keep everything accurate.

4. πŸ“ Rental rΓ©sumΓ© / cover note

One page to attach to every application. It opens with your home ownership, then your references. Fill in every [bracket] below.

RENTAL RÉSUMÉ AND COVER NOTE. Fill in every [bracket]. Nothing below is pre-filled.

Dear [Agent / Property Manager],

My name is [your name] and I am applying for [property address] as
the sole leaseholder. Until recently I owned my own home: purchased
in November 2023, kept immaculate throughout, and sold in 2026. I am
returning to renting with a homeowner's financial stability and a
proven, first-hand record of caring for and maintaining a property.

ABOUT ME
I am a full-time PAYG employee, working as [job title] at [employer]
and earning [income figure]. The lease will be in my name only and I
take full responsibility for the tenancy. One additional occupant
(not a co-tenant) will live with me: [housemate name], a full-time
PAYG employee ([housemate role] at [housemate employer]), for
roughly one to two years before moving out. Pets: [pets].

WHY I WILL BE A GREAT TENANT
Owning my own home taught me what upkeep really involves. I treated
it as an asset and will treat yours the same way: reporting issues
early, keeping the place clean, and making inspections easy. I can
provide photographs of my previous home showing the standard to
which I keep a property. I pay on time and communicate promptly.

OWNERSHIP AND RENTAL HISTORY
November 2023 to [exact sale date]: owner-occupier of my own home,
maintained to an immaculate standard (photographs available).
[exact dates]: rented a room in Meadowbank from a private landlord,
Eric, with services included in an informal arrangement. Rent was
always paid on time and Eric has confirmed he will act as a referee.
[exact dates]: shared a North Sydney apartment where my flatmate
held the lease. They can speak to my reliability as a housemate.

WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR
A 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car apartment or townhouse in the inner west or
the Macquarie corridor, for 2 occupants. I am ready to move in mid
to late August 2026, with a preferred start of 15 to 25 August 2026,
and I am equally happy with a 6 or 12 month lease.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Ready to provide now: recent payslips, an employment letter, bank
statements, and photo ID. On approval I can pay the bond plus two
weeks rent in advance the same day.

REFEREES
Eric, private landlord (Meadowbank): [Eric's phone number]
[flatmate name], former flatmate and leaseholder (North Sydney):
[flatmate phone number]
[referee name], [role or relationship]: [referee contact details]

Thank you for considering my application. I can inspect at short notice.

Kind regards,
[Your name]
[phone number], [email address]
[Date]

5. References

Have name + relationship + phone/email ready for each.

6. Application platform

Create + pre-fill a profile in YOUR name (sole applicant); add the housemate as an occupant.

7. Prepared answers

Prep answers to the usual agent questions. Notes stay on your device β€” nothing is sent.

8. On-the-day inspection kit