Inspections
To safeguard your investment , our property managers follow a systematic inspection programme , outlined below . Once a routine inspection has taken place you will be provided with a comprehensive report highlighting any maintenance or issues that may require attention .
Regular property inspections are crucial in safeguarding your property and are the most effective way of ensuring tenants are meeting their expectations - as outlined in their tenancy agreement .
Moving in
All landlords are given a full property inspection report that is completed prior to tenants moving into the property . This initial inspection ensures the condition of the property is accurately recorded for future reference .
Ray White property managers are advised to support the written report with a suite of photos as additional documentation of the property ’ s condition at the start of the tenancy . This information is essential in order to track the ongoing state of the property and can also be used in case of any disputes .
Routine inspections
Routine inspections are generally carried out every three months , and not less than four times per year . Most home and contents insurance policies require a specific number of inspections to be completed annually . We advise all landlords check their policy wording and advise their property manager of the frequency of inspections so as not to void their policy .
Repairs & maintenance
Our aim is to return as much of the rental income to you as possible , however , at times , maintenance must be carried out . This is just as true for your investment property as it is for your own home .
Providing ongoing care and maintenance to a property is in the best interests of all landlords . It helps ensure rental levels remain consistently high in relation to the market , and that quality tenants are attracted to the property .
If we do not complete required maintenance on your property in a timely manner there is a chance that smaller problems will become more serious and costly . This can also affect our obligations as outlined in the Act regarding maintenance of the property .
Repairs to your property are undertaken knowing that you have usually pre-approved a maximum disbursement level . Where possible , you will be consulted prior to any repairs and maintenance being undertaken over and above this level .
Please be mindful that in some situations ‘ urgent ’ or ‘ emergency ’ repairs , as outlined in the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 , may require us to act before your permission is gained in order to ensure our joint obligations are met .
Ultimately , we will not spend a single dollar on your property without your permission unless there is a sound and justifiable or legal reason to do so .
Moving out
When a tenant vacates a property , a detailed final inspection is always completed prior to any bond being released back to the tenant . This inspection report and associated photos are compared to all initial inspection findings and landlords are advised immediately of any possible disputes , changes , or damages that may need to be rectified .
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