HB
Holly Bellingham
4 months ago
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I used Wediate for the entire flooring in my house. The whole process was way easier than I expected and I felt protected the entire time.
Rental deposit escrow for hosts, agents, and renters in Australia
Secure Your
Rental Deposit.
Wediate holds your deposit in a neutral, secure account until you've checked into the property and confirmed the keys. No release without your explicit approval.
Secure your booking safely for just $50.
Funds held securely with
The Process
How Wediate Rentals works
A simple, three-step booking escrow. No ongoing management, no long-term holding, just protection at the moment it matters.
01
Guest deposits to Wediate
The guest transfers the deposit (plus any prepaid rent) into the Wediate holding account before check-in.
02
Wediate holds the funds
Funds are secured in a dedicated holding account until the guest has met with the host or agent and inspected the property.
03
Check-in → keys & funds at the same time
At check-in, the guest approves release in Wediate. The keys are handed over and funds are released to the host in the same step, so neither side is exposed.
Safe for both sides
Payments held safely until you're ready to move in.
Guests lock in a direct-to-owner deal without the risk of scams or inaccurate listings. Hosts get confirmation the guest is committed and has the funds ready. Everyone can relax knowing their booking's protected.
I'm Renting
Don't send your deposit straight to a host you haven't met. Hold it with Wediate until you've checked in.
- Deposit held by a neutral third party
- Release only happens when you approve
- Refund if the property isn't as promised
- Fixed fee, no surprises
I'm a Host or Agent
Win guests who would otherwise hesitate to send a deposit upfront. Prove your listing is legitimate with Wediate-backed escrow.
- Builds guest confidence in remote bookings
- No ongoing management, secure the full payment upfront
- Funds released at check-in, not before
- Fixed fee paid by the guest
Get Started
Ready to book with confidence?
Set up a Wediate Rentals holding account in minutes. Secure your booking safely for just $50.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wediate Rentals cost in Australia?
A fixed AUD $50 fee per transaction, paid by the renter at the time of deposit. No monthly fees, no percentage cuts.
Who can release the deposit?
Only the renter, via their logged-in Wediate account. Email, WhatsApp, and verbal confirmations are not valid forms of release approval.
What if the property isn't as described?
Wediate holds your deposit until you approve release on the platform. If the property isn't as agreed when you arrive, simply don't approve — funds remain held with Wediate while the issue is resolved.
What happens if the renter doesn't show up?
Funds are held for 3 days from the scheduled check-in date. After that, the deposit is released per the agreed refund terms (to the host if non-refundable, back to the renter if refundable).
Does Wediate manage ongoing rent payments?
No. Wediate Rentals is a short-term booking escrow, one deposit in, one release out. Ongoing rent collection is outside the scope of the service.
What currency must the deposit be paid in?
AUD. If the renter pays in a different currency, any exchange and conversion costs are the renter's responsibility.
