A local man has turned to the media as a last resort - he needs to find rental accommodation and cannot find anything in Forbes or outlying surrounds.
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Marty Parker, and wife, Irene Church, moved to Forbes more than five years ago from Dubbo.
Mr Parker claims the couple, both pensioners, have always paid their rent on time, and are up to date, have good references and statements from their bank.
They were given 90 days notice to leave their current rental, a farm cottage, almost three months ago, and must be out by tomorrow, May 31.
They have been looking unsuccessfully for a new home since they were given notice, lodging applications for rentals with three real estate agents in Forbes.
So desperate is he, that he has approached agencies in Forbes in regards to emergency accommodation, and applied for commission housing.
Ideally the couple would love a two bedroom cottage to rent for $150 per week or under - in or out of town.
“Coming to the paper is my last resort,” Mr Parker said.
“I am just hoping that there is someone out there with a farmhouse we can rent - there is nothing for us in town.”
Editor’s note: if you can help, you can contact The Forbes Advocate on 6852 1800 and we will forward your details.
Market still tight
Almost a year and a half ago, the Forbes Advocate ran a short series of articles on Forbes being one of the tightest rental markets in NSW.
Forbes real estate agent, Michael Robinson of Michael Robinson and Co, said that rental accommodation availability remains low in Forbes.
In January last year the rental market was 0.6 per cent, pushed by increased business in Forbes leading to demand for properties greater than availability, according to then general manager Brian Steffen.
The low rate has been a trend for about 10 years.
The Real Estate Institute of NSW said that an ideal balanced vacancy rate is two per cent.
