House-Hunters Bewildered: The Strange Feature in This $375-a-Week Rental Could Leave You Stumped!
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In the competitive and often pricey Australian rental market, finding a decent place to call home without breaking the bank can be a real challenge. But a recent listing in Perth's south has left potential renters not just scratching their heads over the price, but also over the peculiar living arrangement it proposes.
For $375 a week, you might expect a modest but private space to unwind after a long day. However, this one-bedroom rental comes with a catch that's more than a little unconventional: sharing the home with a family daycare during business hours.
Yes, you read that correctly. The tenant would have complete access to the home only between the hours of 6 pm and 6 am on weekdays. During the day, the living room and backyard would be transformed into a bustling hub for four children and an educator. The Facebook Marketplace listing even boasts that the living room 'comes with a TV' – a small consolation for the limited access.
The property features a 'spacious master bedroom with en-suite and walk-in robe,' which sounds lovely until you notice the children's single bed nestled next to the double bed in the photos posted online. And while the bills are to be split between the tenant and the daycare, one can't help but wonder about the complexities of such an arrangement.
The online community has been quick to voice their concerns, especially on Reddit, where the listing was shared and met with disbelief. Questions about the practicality of such a living situation abound. What happens if the tenant is sick and needs to stay in bed during daycare hours? And more importantly, the lack of requirement for the tenant to pass a Working with Children Check (WWC) has raised serious safety concerns. The WWC is a screening process for those engaging in child-related work, ensuring they have no prior crimes that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
The situation is reminiscent of another recent listing in Queens Park, Sydney, where tenants were offered a 'discounted' rent of $950 a week in exchange for completing tasks for the kindergarten downstairs and adhering to strict access hours. That listing, too, was removed after complaints and media inquiries.
It's clear that the rental market is trying to find creative solutions to maximise space and reduce costs, but at what point does creativity give way to impracticality and potential risk? This Perth rental listing, which has since been taken down, serves as a reminder that not all that glitters is gold in the world of house-hunting.
For our senior readers, who may be considering downsizing or looking for more affordable living options, it's crucial to read the fine print and fully understand the terms of any rental agreement. While sharing space with a daycare might offer a unique living experience, it's essential to consider your privacy, comfort, and safety.
Have you ever come across a rental listing that left you baffled? Or perhaps you've lived in a shared space with an unusual twist? Share your stories with us in the comments below – we'd love to hear about your experiences, both the good and the head-scratching!
For $375 a week, you might expect a modest but private space to unwind after a long day. However, this one-bedroom rental comes with a catch that's more than a little unconventional: sharing the home with a family daycare during business hours.
Social media users criticised a property owner for their strange rental policies. Image Credit: Pexels/Jakub Zerdzicki
Yes, you read that correctly. The tenant would have complete access to the home only between the hours of 6 pm and 6 am on weekdays. During the day, the living room and backyard would be transformed into a bustling hub for four children and an educator. The Facebook Marketplace listing even boasts that the living room 'comes with a TV' – a small consolation for the limited access.
The property features a 'spacious master bedroom with en-suite and walk-in robe,' which sounds lovely until you notice the children's single bed nestled next to the double bed in the photos posted online. And while the bills are to be split between the tenant and the daycare, one can't help but wonder about the complexities of such an arrangement.
The online community has been quick to voice their concerns, especially on Reddit, where the listing was shared and met with disbelief. Questions about the practicality of such a living situation abound. What happens if the tenant is sick and needs to stay in bed during daycare hours? And more importantly, the lack of requirement for the tenant to pass a Working with Children Check (WWC) has raised serious safety concerns. The WWC is a screening process for those engaging in child-related work, ensuring they have no prior crimes that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
The situation is reminiscent of another recent listing in Queens Park, Sydney, where tenants were offered a 'discounted' rent of $950 a week in exchange for completing tasks for the kindergarten downstairs and adhering to strict access hours. That listing, too, was removed after complaints and media inquiries.
It's clear that the rental market is trying to find creative solutions to maximise space and reduce costs, but at what point does creativity give way to impracticality and potential risk? This Perth rental listing, which has since been taken down, serves as a reminder that not all that glitters is gold in the world of house-hunting.
For our senior readers, who may be considering downsizing or looking for more affordable living options, it's crucial to read the fine print and fully understand the terms of any rental agreement. While sharing space with a daycare might offer a unique living experience, it's essential to consider your privacy, comfort, and safety.
Have you ever come across a rental listing that left you baffled? Or perhaps you've lived in a shared space with an unusual twist? Share your stories with us in the comments below – we'd love to hear about your experiences, both the good and the head-scratching!
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