Maximise “street appeal”: landscape or just tidy up the front garden. Make sure the front of the home is in good condition. Remove any external rubbish, pull down fences if unsightly, pull out dead trees/plants, mow lawns and tidy garden beds. Gutters: have your gutters cleaned, ensuring any dirt, silt, twigs and leaves are removed. Garages and sheds: if these are included on the lease, make sure any …
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All properties with a swimming pool or spa pool being sold or leased on or after 29 April 2015 must have a valid certificate of compliance or relevant occupation certificate. Selling a property Before listing a property for sale, a valid certificate of registration and a valid certificate of compliance (or relevant occupation certificate issued within the last three years) must be annexed to the …
Continue readingWhen leasing out your property, please ensure that you disclose any necessary information that may affect your tenants. Please familiarise yourself with these questions asked in a managing agency agreement. Has the property been subject to flooding or bushfire in the proceeding five years?
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