If you are looking for a new home and have furry friends that are a part of your family it can present some special and unique challenges. But finding a pet friendly home doesn’t have to be a chore. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you are looking for some real estate in Australia that will be great for both you and your four legged friends.
What Type Of Pet You Have Will Affect Your Choices
When you are looking to buy a new home and have pets to consider there are several factors that you will need to take into consideration.
- The Type Of Pet
The type of pet or pets that you have will determine if they have any influence over where you buy a home. If you only have some indoor cats then it probably won’t affect your decision on where to buy a new home very much. But if you have several dogs then it may influence where you look for that new home. Some dogs, by the nature of their breed, require a lot of activity and exercise. If you have a dog that requires a lot of physical activity then you will probably want to find a home that has a nice fenced in yard area where they can run around and get their energy out. Some dogs, such as Great Danes, are very large, but do not require a great deal of exercise. These dogs actually do very well in smaller city apartments and smaller spaces. While other dogs, such as retrievers and spaniels need lots of exercise ad stimulation. Knowing what sort of pet you have and what their individual exercise requirements are will be very beneficial to finding a compatible home for all of you.
- How Many Pets You Have
If you only have one or two pets this probably won’t affect you house hunting very much. But if you have several animals this may very well affect where you look for a new property.
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Hi Sean,
Finding pet friendly real estate is a big deal. I think it’s a potential money-maker in rental properties. A lot of people have trouble finding somewhere to rent when they have pets.
Is it okay to charge more for their rent in case of any damage the animal does to the house or yard?
Good point with the different breeds of dogs. Kelpies need to run around whereas Staffies just laz about all day. Landlords are just people to and many of them are pet lovers so play your cards right and you may be pleasantly suprised.
Just so you know there is a typo in the eleventh sentance.