NSW renting
Bond Amount Estimator
Plan your rental move-in costs. In NSW, a residential rental bond cannot be more than four weeks’ rent.
Maximum NSW rental bond ?
$0 4 weeks’ rentEstimated cash needed at move-in ?
$0- Maximum bond ?
- $0
- Rent in advance ?
- $0
- Other move-in costs ?
- $0
- Estimated total ?
- $0
Important: General information only, not legal, financial or tenancy advice. This estimate is for standard NSW residential tenancies. A bond cannot be more than four weeks’ rent and an agent or landlord cannot require more than two weeks’ rent in advance. Confirm the agreed amount in the tenancy agreement and check current NSW Fair Trading guidance.
Calculator field guide
Weekly rent
The advertised or agreed rent for the whole property per week. The maximum bond is calculated from this amount.
Rent in advance
In NSW, a landlord or agent can request up to two weeks of rent in advance. Select the amount you expect to pay at the start of the tenancy.
Other move-in costs
Optional costs such as removalists, utility connections, storage or essential household purchases. This does not change the bond amount.
Maximum NSW rental bond
For a standard NSW residential tenancy, a landlord or agent cannot require a bond of more than four weeks’ rent.
Estimated cash needed at move-in
The maximum bond plus your selected rent in advance and optional moving costs. This is a planning estimate, not an invoice.
Maximum bond
Four times the weekly rent entered. The agreed bond may be lower.
Rent in advance
The selected number of weeks of rent in advance, calculated from your weekly rent.
Estimated total
Maximum bond, rent in advance and the optional moving costs added together.