Must do’s to get your property tenant ready

Smoke Alarm Compliance

Smoke alarms save lives and protect families, but only if they are maintained and working as they should be. As a landlord you are responsible for complying with smoke alarm regulation so it's important to stay up to date on the latest legislation. Click here for the current smoke alarm regulations.

Pool Compliance

Pools are a great asset to a property but it's critical that they comply with regulations to ensure safety for all. In Queensland this means a valid Pool Safety Certificate, appropriate fencing and suppling necessary pool equipment.

Repairs and Maintenance

Conducting repairs and maintenance ahead of your new tenancy is a sure-fire way to assist in getting your property rented quicker, to quality tenants and may contribute to achieving a higher rental amount. Tenants react positively knowing that the landlord cares about the well-being and comfort of the property’s new occupants and they are likely to reciprocate by treating it with care and consideration.  

Improvements

Making improvements and renovations to your property can seem daunting but will reap rewards in the form of an increased return on investment and value of the property. Whether it be a minor upgrade of an item or a well-overdue kitchen or bathroom renovation, the investment you make can be depreciated and you may retain your tenants for longer.

Smart improvements for your investment property worth considering;

• fans & air conditioning

• paint

• carpet/floor coverings

• kitchen appliances

• kitchen updates

• bathroom updates

• storage solutions

• window coverings

Water Compliance

Water charges in rental properties vary and are subject to a number of requirements, including,

• Boundary meter that is shared among lot owners in unit complexes- No charge can be passed onto tenants

• Individual meter but no Water Compliance Certificate- Only excess water charges can be passed onto the tenant

• Individual meter AND Water Compliance Certificate- All water usage charges can be passed onto the tenants. We send them an invoice based on your Urban Utilities bill

Bond Clean

Ensuring your property is clean to a bond standard is the easiest and most important thing you can do before tenants move in.

Keys To Every Lock

Being prepared with all property keys at the time of handover to the tenant ensures you are complying with the minimum housing standards within QLD rental Law. Sometimes keys get lost by property owners, or you never had them to begin with. The locksmith invoice is tax deductible.