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Preparing Your Property For Rental
Preparing For Inspections
First impressions are the most important. They will help to determine the rental a tenant is prepared to pay and the type of tenant who is willing to lease your property. The following tips could make the difference:
• Paintwork inside and out must present well
• Lawns and gardens should be neat and tidy
• Floor coverings should be in good condition
• Window coverings must present well and allow adequate privacy
• Kitchen and bathroom facilities must be in good working order
• All rooms and their appliances should be clean and tidy
• The property should be odour free
• Ensure that fences and gates are in good condition
Preparing For Your Tenants
A property provided to a tenant in good condition will assist in ensuring that it is left in a similar order at the end of the tenancy. This can also establish a standard of care and cleanliness during a tenancy.
• All rooms, fittings and appliances should be in sound working order, clean and tidy
• Carpets should be professionally cleaned
• Supply appliance instruction booklets to your property manager for provision to your tenants
• Prepare an inventory of furniture items remaining at the property and hand this to your property manager
• Ensure gardens and ground are tidy and free of rubbish or unnecessary items
• Clean concrete and paved areas of oil and other stains
• Smoke alarms (Now compulsory)
You may like to consider the installation of the following items (if not already in place):
• Exhaust fans above the stove top in the kitchen and above the shower in the bathroom
• Door stop behind all doors
• A telephone (especially if the property is new)
• Television antenna
• Door deadlocks and window deadlocks
• Extra bulbs
Finalising Arrangements
1. 3 Sets of keys to your agent
2. Finalise management authority
3. Appliance instructions to your agent
4. Inventory to your agent
5. Disconnect power
6. Disconnect telephone
7. Notify insurance company and adjust cover
8. Arrange for professional carpet cleaning
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