Property Management done properly

Preparing your property correctly for the rental market will benefit the rental process in a number of ways:

• Having a well presented and clean home will attract more tenants giving you a larger number of possible tenants to select from.
• The property will generally lease quicker because it is ready for tenancy and no other work is required before tenants move in
• We are able to detail a thorough Property Condition Report and the continual maintenance and upkeep from the tenant is manageable.

Below is a checklist which we encourage you to use when preparing your property for tenancy.

• Mail – contact Australia Post to re-direct your mail.
• Utilities – organise final readings for gas, electricity and telephone. Water and Council Rates remain in the owner’s name.
• Appliance manuals – provide Ethan Property with copies of all manuals.
• Keys – provide a full set of keys, security swipe cards and remote controls, including keys for window locks, garage, garden sheds with remote control and alarm codes.
• Walls – clean any dirt and scuff marks. If you are re-painting it’s best to use a wash and wear paint.
• Ceilings – remove cobwebs.
• Lights and fittings – clean off dust, dead insects and make sure the globes all work.
• Ceiling fans – dust and clean blades.
• Skirting boards – dust and wipe with a damp cloth.
• Windows – clean windows both inside and out and make sure all tracks are cleaned and free from dirt and dust build up.
• Doors – clean doors, removing any scuff marks. Make sure handles are secure.
• Flyscreens – clean flyscreens, removing any cobwebs. All flyscreens must be in tact and not torn or damaged.
• Stove tops – clean the stove top including any removable parts.
• Oven – clean the oven ensuring all trays, grilling racks and other inserts are clean.
• Rangehood – ensure filters are removed, soaked and cleaned.
• Toilets – clean cistern, seat, bowl inside and also around the base.
• Air-conditioning – clean all vents and filters.
• Cupboards/drawers – clean, wash inside and out.
• Curtains – wash all curtains.
• Gardens – mow the lawn, remove all weeds, trim edges and prune back any over hanging trees or vines.
• Garage/sheds – ensure all garages and sheds are cleaned out and free from cob webs and dust.
• Bins – ensure there are bins provided and are empty and clean.
• Letterbox – ensure the letterbox is secure and intact with the property number clearly displayed.
• Fencing and gates – make sure all fences are secure and intact and all side, rear gates are able to be opened easily.
• Pools – pools need to be cleaned and chemically balanced. A continuous safety barrier needs to surround the pool to restrict access by young children.
• Insurance – make sure you organise landlord insurance.