Berlin, June 1 2015 - nestpick, the online rental platform changing the way we rent, is going global today, announcing their launch in Sydney and Melbourne. The platform offers the solution for a younger generation of tenants who want to move abroad with ease and access local housing markets securely, conveniently and completely online. This process creates a new standard in the rental market. In an increasingly globalised world, young people require a convenient, trustworthy rental environment when finding a new home either locally or from afar. nestpick achieves this through moving the entire booking transaction online, from choosing the property until payment removing the need to visiting in person. Now, landlords in nine countries across two continents can list their mid to long-term properties on the platform for free, with tenants paying a one-time fee of 25% of the first month’s rent. To celebrate the launch, the platform will offer a special 50% discount off the booking fee for the next week. The internet is closing the gap Europe and Australia are separated by a continent, the Indian Ocean and more than 15,000 kilometres. The Australian rental market is one of the most competitive in the world. Prior to the internet, the only way of finding a home was to travel to your new city, stay in temporary accommodation, attend viewings and often pay high agency fees. The nestpick team is international in nature meaning many members have experienced this struggle firsthand. By making it possible to book entirely online in a transparent environment prior to departure, the internet narrows the distance, rendering it a non-existent issue. The platform will allow Australians moving to Europe and vice versa the opportunity to book properties that have been verified through nestpick’s network of professional photographers, so what the tenant books online is a true reflection of the reality they find on arrival to their new city. The Australian market The Australian rental market is one of the most competitive in the world, particularly in two of its biggest cities: Sydney and Melbourne. According to the latest RealEstate.com.au data, renting a property can cost a minimum of $450 in Sydney and $300 in Melbourne per week. Currently, nestpick has 20,000 properties available and this number is increasing by 1,000 every week. This includes more than 200 verified properties in each of the two Australian cities. Moving beyond Europe’s borders is a natural move for nestpick in our path to revolutionise the rental market on a global level (says founder Fabian Dudek.) Why Sydney now? According to the latest data from the Australian Government, there are 406 034 students enrolled in Sydney Universities. 21.4% or 87,034 of them are international students. According to the latest statistics from the Australian Government, the country attracts thousands of international students (249 990 enrolled) and young expats (120,086) from around the world every year. Many of these are European, mostly coming from the UK (23,928), Germany (15,217) and France (13,338). Australia is one of the world’s top destinations. A 2014 InterNations Expat Insider Report ranks the sun-bronzed country 9th out of the 61 selected countries, coming first in the leisure category and second in health, safety and well-being. Some of the reasons are the following: Quality of life: According to a 2015 MercerQuality of Life Survey, Sydney ranks 10th in the world for quality of life; Good weather and stunning beaches. With a minimum temperature of 8 degrees, Sydney’s climate is envied worldwide. The city’s Manly Beach is in the top ten of ‘Best Beaches in the South Pacific’ ranking; Australia has a low rate of unemployment. According to the Australian Government’s statistics, Sydney’s is around 5.2%; Australian universities are well-known and prestigious. According to the latest higher education ranking, the University of Sydney ranks top 50 in the world. Australia is a crucial market for us. It’s a huge opportunity to reach all of those students and young professionals who are still looking for their new home (says Fabian Dudek.)For far too long, rental agencies and brokers were controlling the rental market and dictating how we rent worldwide. We have been challenging the status quo in Europe and we are happy to extend our model to Australia (says co-founder Patricia Moubarak.) June is an ideal time for nestpick to enter the Australian market. Students, currently in the middle of their university year, will likely be on the lookout for new accommodation. Additionally, expats who are attracted to Australia due to its quality of life and relatively healthy economy will also be searching for somewhere to call home for their upcoming move. #moveSydney competition nestpick has launched our #moveSydney competition to celebrate our Australia launch. We are giving one winner the opportunity to live in an amazing Sydney flat for three months, from July 15 to October 15 2015. We will pay their entire rent and utility bills for this period. Participants must tell us, in 150 to 500 words, why Sydney is the perfect place for them to call home. They are encouraged to share their stories, experiences and dreams. The entry that moves us most will win.
Berlin, June 1 2015 - nestpick, the online rental platform changing the way we rent, is going global today, announcing their launch in Sydney and Melbourne. The platform offers the solution for a younger generation of tenants who want to move abroad with ease and access local housing markets securely, conveniently and completely online. This process creates a new standard in the rental market.
In an increasingly globalised world, young people require a convenient, trustworthy rental environment when finding a new home either locally or from afar. nestpick achieves this through moving the entire booking transaction online, from choosing the property until payment removing the need to visiting in person.
Now, landlords in nine countries across two continents can list their mid to long-term properties on the platform for free, with tenants paying a one-time fee of 25% of the first month’s rent. To celebrate the launch, the platform will offer a special 50% discount off the booking fee for the next week.
The internet is closing the gap
Europe and Australia are separated by a continent, the Indian Ocean and more than 15,000 kilometres. The Australian rental market is one of the most competitive in the world. Prior to the internet, the only way of finding a home was to travel to your new city, stay in temporary accommodation, attend viewings and often pay high agency fees.
The nestpick team is international in nature meaning many members have experienced this struggle firsthand. By making it possible to book entirely online in a transparent environment prior to departure, the internet narrows the distance, rendering it a non-existent issue. The platform will allow Australians moving to Europe and vice versa the opportunity to book properties that have been verified through nestpick’s network of professional photographers, so what the tenant books online is a true reflection of the reality they find on arrival to their new city.
The Australian market
The Australian rental market is one of the most competitive in the world, particularly in two of its biggest cities: Sydney and Melbourne. According to the latest RealEstate.com.au data, renting a property can cost a minimum of $450 in Sydney and $300 in Melbourne per week. Currently, nestpick has 20,000 properties available and this number is increasing by 1,000 every week. This includes more than 200 verified properties in each of the two Australian cities.
Moving beyond Europe’s borders is a natural move for nestpick in our path to revolutionise the rental market on a global level (says founder Fabian Dudek.)
Why Sydney now?
According to the latest data from the Australian Government, there are 406 034 students enrolled in Sydney Universities. 21.4% or 87,034 of them are international students. According to the latest statistics from the Australian Government, the country attracts thousands of international students (249 990 enrolled) and young expats (120,086) from around the world every year. Many of these are European, mostly coming from the UK (23,928), Germany (15,217) and France (13,338).
Australia is one of the world’s top destinations. A 2014 InterNations Expat Insider Report ranks the sun-bronzed country 9th out of the 61 selected countries, coming first in the leisure category and second in health, safety and well-being. Some of the reasons are the following:
Quality of life: According to a 2015 MercerQuality of Life Survey, Sydney ranks 10th in the world for quality of life;
Good weather and stunning beaches. With a minimum temperature of 8 degrees, Sydney’s climate is envied worldwide. The city’s Manly Beach is in the top ten of ‘Best Beaches in the South Pacific’ ranking;
Australia has a low rate of unemployment. According to the Australian Government’s statistics, Sydney’s is around 5.2%;
Australian universities are well-known and prestigious. According to the latest higher education ranking, the University of Sydney ranks top 50 in the world.
Australia is a crucial market for us. It’s a huge opportunity to reach all of those students and young professionals who are still looking for their new home (says Fabian Dudek.)For far too long, rental agencies and brokers were controlling the rental market and dictating how we rent worldwide. We have been challenging the status quo in Europe and we are happy to extend our model to Australia (says co-founder Patricia Moubarak.)
June is an ideal time for nestpick to enter the Australian market. Students, currently in the middle of their university year, will likely be on the lookout for new accommodation. Additionally, expats who are attracted to Australia due to its quality of life and relatively healthy economy will also be searching for somewhere to call home for their upcoming move.
#moveSydney competition
nestpick has launched our #moveSydney competition to celebrate our Australia launch. We are giving one winner the opportunity to live in an amazing Sydney flat for three months, from July 15 to October 15 2015. We will pay their entire rent and utility bills for this period.
Participants must tell us, in 150 to 500 words, why Sydney is the perfect place for them to call home. They are encouraged to share their stories, experiences and dreams. The entry that moves us most will win.
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