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Transitioning from Temporary to Long-Term Housing

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Written by Alec
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Who This Is For

Users currently in temporary accommodation who want to transition to a long-term rental.


What You'll Achieve

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ You'll understand how to request a transition to permanent housing while still in your temporary stay.


Step-by-Step

  1. Understand the Transition Scenario

    • Many users start with a temporary stay (< 12 months) while:

      • Searching for long-term housing

      • Waiting for work permits or documents

      • Exploring neighborhoods

    • MyStaysCo supports transitioning to long-term rentals (12+ months) when you're ready

  2. Start a New Long-Term Housing Request

    • Navigate to Overview (Dashboard)

    • Click Start New Request

    • In the Intake Wizard, select a duration of 12+ months

  3. Complete the Long-Term Request Flow

    • The long-term flow includes additional steps:

      • Employment Details (contract type, trial period, etc.)

      • Household Composition (partner employment, children ages)

      • Bedroom Requirements

      • Location Preferences (regions, communes)

      • Extras (balcony, garden, etc.)

  4. Coordinate Timing with Your Current Stay

    • When submitting your long-term request:

      • Consider your current temporary stay end date

      • Search for properties with move-in dates aligned to your needs

      • Minimise gaps between accommodations

  5. Track Both Requests

    • Go to My Housing Request(s) in the sidebar

    • You'll see both:

      • Your Temporary request (with current booking)

      • Your Long-Term request ( "Finding matches" stage)

  6. Communicate with Support

    • Use the Contact Support option to:

      • Request an extension of the temporary stay if the long-term stay isn't ready

      • Discuss transition logistics


What Happens Next

Our team will source long-term options while you're in your temporary accommodation.

Once you've found a long-term property and you signed a lease with the real estate agency/landlord, your temporary stay can be coordinated to end seamlessly.


Common Questions

Can I keep my temporary stay while searching for a long-term?

Yes, both requests are managed separately – your temporary booking remains active

What if I find a long-term place before my temporary stay ends?

Contact support to coordinate an early checkout if needed

Do I need to apply separately for long-term properties?

Yes, long-term applications require the full Application Wizard with income verification

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