Renting as a starter

Your first search for your own home is exciting but also frustrating. As a starter (first-time renter), you face challenges that experienced tenants do not: no rental history, often no permanent contract, and a limited budget. But there are strategies.

Finding a home without a permanent contract

• Letter of intent: Ask your employer for a written statement that your contract will be extended or converted to permanent.
• Long-term employment: Even with a one-year contract: if you have worked 2+ years for the same employer, prove it.