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Property Management Services
At Connery Real Estate, we provide comprehensive property management services designed to keep your investment compliant with residential tenancy laws while ensuring a high standard of living for your tenants. Below is an overview of the compliance and management services included as part of our standard management fee.
Ingoing Condition Reports
We conduct thorough ingoing inspections (Condition Reports) prior to a tenant moving in, ensuring the property meets required standards. These inspections include checks of:• Lighting and power points (functionality)• General cleanliness and presentation• Security features (locks, keys, screens)• Adequate ventilation in all rooms
Safety and Compliance Service
Safety and Compliance ServicesWe engage Landlord Compliance, a licensed service provider, to conduct mandatory safety checks, including:• Smoke alarm testing and compliance• Blind/curtain cord safety checks• Electrical switch and socket testingWe also conduct visual inspections of balconies, pools, and pool fencing to help identify any safety risks or breaches in compliance.
Habitability and Lease Requirements
Our inspections and compliance efforts cover all responsibilities outlined in residential tenancy agreements regarding the property being fit for habitation. This ensures both legal compliance and peace of mind for you and your tenants.
We also:• Liaise with tenants to meet disclosure obligations• Provide a current residential lease agreement for tenant signatures• Supply tenants with electronic copies of:o Lease agreemento Condition reporto Tenants Information Statemento Property bylaws (where applicable)o Compliance certificates
We also:• Liaise with tenants to meet disclosure obligations• Provide a current residential lease agreement for tenant signatures• Supply tenants with electronic copies of:o Lease agreemento Condition reporto Tenants Information Statemento Property bylaws (where applicable)o Compliance certificates
Bond & Payment Handling
Bond & Payment Handling• Tenants are given secure access to pay their bond directly via Rental Bonds Online, ensuring compliance and transparency.• We manage all aspects of rent collection, including:o Monitoring paymentso Issuing reminderso Following up on arrears• Upon request, we can pay outgoings (e.g. water, strata, council rates) on your behalf.
Water Usage ComplianceWe can arrange for water efficiency testing and repairs to ensure the property meets compliance requirements before passing on water usage charges to tenants.
Repairs and Maintenance
With your authority, we manage all repairs and maintenance for the property. This includes:• Coordinating qualified tradespeople• Ensuring timely repairs• Responding to tenant requests (in writing)
Routine & Final Inspections
Our property managers carry out:• Routine inspections during tenancies (with detailed reports)• Final inspections at the end of a lease, comparing condition reports and assessing for damages
Rent Reviews
We conduct regular rent reviews to ensure your property remains competitive and aligned with market conditions, while also complying with relevant notice periods and legal requirements.
All Inclusive Management Fee
All of the above services are included in our standard property management fee—providing you with a complete, worry-free solution for maintaining property compliance and tenant satisfaction.
Contact Us Today
To learn more about how we can support you as a landlord, or to receive a proposal tailored to your property portfolio, please contact Paul Connery or Carly Ledgerwood at admin@conneryrealestate.com.au.