The BeforeYouRent extension works on a computer

It adds renter reviews to realestate.com.au and Domain in Chrome on desktop. Open this page on your computer to install it. On your phone, search and read reviews right here.

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BeforeYouRent for Chrome

Rental reviews, right where you search

See whether a rental has BeforeYouRent reviews while you browse listings on realestate.com.au and Domain—before you apply or sign a lease.

Make every property search more informed

The extension brings renter experiences into the listing sites you already use.

Works while you browse

Open supported listings as usual and check for community reviews without breaking your search flow.

Read renter experiences

Find first-hand perspectives on the property, landlord, agent, amenities and neighbourhood livability.

Help the next renter

Visit BeforeYouRent to share a factual review of somewhere you have genuinely lived.

How it works

  1. 1

    Install the extension

    Add BeforeYouRent to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store.

  2. 2

    Browse rental listings

    Search realestate.com.au or Domain the same way you normally do.

  3. 3

    Check renter reviews

    Use the extension to find available BeforeYouRent reviews and open the full property page.

Built with renter privacy in mind

The extension is designed to connect supported property listings with public BeforeYouRent information. Review our privacy policy for details about how data is handled.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the BeforeYouRent extension free?

Yes. The BeforeYouRent Chrome extension is free to install and use.

Which rental websites does it support?

The extension is designed for rental listings on realestate.com.au and Domain.

What happens when a property has no reviews?

You can still open BeforeYouRent to find the property and contribute a genuine first-hand review if you have lived there.

Does the extension change a rental listing?

No. It adds a way to access BeforeYouRent information while you browse; it does not change the listing itself.

Take renter insight with you

Add BeforeYouRent to Chrome before your next rental search.

Install the Chrome extension