Preparing your Property for Lease
Our Property Managers will ensure that your property receives maximum exposure to be leased promptly. With all our years of experience, we focus on swift leasing and which enables us to have more time available for our specialised service.
With our many years of experience in the local area, we have a greater understanding of owner’s requirements and refined negotiation skills when dealing with renters.
The following points have been compiled as a checklist to ensure your property is presented in excellent order to prospective renters.
Cleaning
- Steam clean or dry clean carpets (this will ensure future renters will clean them before vacating)
- Clean windows internally and externally
- Dry clean or wash drapes according to fabric and age
- Thoroughly clean interior
- Thoroughly clean exterior, including cobwebs, window screens etc
We draw your attention to Section 65 of the Residential Tenancies Act, 1997 which states that the renter is not required to enter into occupation if the premises are not vacant and in reasonably clean condition.
Garden
- Prune back any overhanging trees/vines
- Weed all garden beds
- Mow and edge lawns
- Remove garden refuse
- Clean out garden sheds/garage
- Remove garbage from garbage bins
Maintenance
- Do you have smoke detectors? (legislation requires all rented properties must have smoke detectors)
- Check and replace tap washers if needed
- Clean out spouting
- Service heating/cooling systems if needed
- Replace light globes where necessary
Disconnect Services
- Telephone
- Water
- Gas
- Power
- Redirect mail
Insurance Cover
- Is your building insurance policy current?
- Have you advised your insurance company of the property pending vacancy?
- Do you have Rental Provider’s Protection Insurance? This can cover carpets, curtains malicious acts by renters or visitors, loss of rent and additional legal liability.
Locks/Keys
- Ensure a full set of keys have been handed to our company including keys for window locks, garage, garden sheds along with remote control and alarm codes (if applicable)
- We will also require a set of front door keys as our office copy
Instruction Booklets/Guarantees
- Please leave instruction booklets/ guarantees (or a copy) on the kitchen bench along with any handy hints renters may find helpful.