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tips for investors

Here are 12 services you should insist your Property Management Agency provide or do for you.

1. Have a fully documented Property Management System from A to Z.

2. Provide you with written references from existing landlord clients.

3. Employ specialist leasing consultants who manage all tenant enquiries.

4. Conduct rental opens for inspection and every rental inspection personally.

5. Ensuring your key is never out of your agent’s hands.

6. Use of direct sms to notify prospective tenants of rental opens.

7. Monitor and manage arrears daily.

8. Insist that all trades people are fully qualified and insured.

9. Pay your rent to your account within 2 days of it clearing.

10. Offer you the option of receiving your rental statements by email.

11. Have qualified staff on duty when your property manager takes holidays.

12. Offer you market and investment opportunities.

Experience has shown that perpetually providing the very best service available such as those listed has the greatest impact on removing the unnecessary stress too often associated with owning residential investment property.

Call any of our McDonald Real Estate offices and ask about how our services can improve your returns and peace of mind.
Speak with one of our Senior Property Managers today:

DANDENONG 9794 8811 amanda@mcdonaldre.com.au	MULGRAVE 9548 3011 amanda@mcdonaldre.com.au
KEYSBOROUGH 9701 8611 allan@mcdonaldre.com.au	SPRINGVALE 9546 8211 andrew@mcdonaldre.com.au
ASPENDALE GARDENS 9587 6211 allan@mcdonaldre.com.au

Here are some valuable tips on presenting your rental property:

	Tidy the garden, mow lawns and clean the windows, paths and outside paintwork. These are all seen from the street, and you don't want prospective tenants dismissing the property before they get to the front door.
	Repair or replace leaking taps, sticking doors, broken light fittings, loose door handles, rotten floor boards, leaky gutters and torn flyscreens.
	If you are thinking about painting, only paint those areas that really need it unless you plan on doing the lot. Beware that new paint may make those areas left unpainted look shabby. Use light, neutral colours.
	Get rid of odours such as cigarette or pet smells. It may be worth having the carpets and curtains cleaned.
	Open the curtains and blinds to let the sun and the view inside. The view will make the rooms feel bigger.
	Ensure that all electrical wiring and power points are safe. This includes any electrical appliances to be included with the property.
	Take out comprehensive insurance cover on the property (including public liability). You don’t want to be sued by a prospective tenant who accidentally injures themselves while inspecting the property.

aspendale gardens

aspendale gardens

Shop 13, Aspendale Gardens
S/C Narelle Drive, VIC 3195

Phone: +61 3 9587 6211

Fax: +61 3 9587 7055

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chelsea

chelsea

406 Nepean Highway,
Chelsea, VIC 3196

Phone: +61 3 9707 8800

Fax: +61 3 9707 8899

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dandenong

dandenong

4 Langhorne St,
Dandenong VIC 3175

Phone: +61 3 9794 8811

Fax: +61 3 9706 8778

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keysborough

keysborough

Shop 4/320 Cheltenham Rd, Keysborough VIC 3173

Phone: +61 3 9701 8611

Fax: +61 3 9701 8644

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mulgrave

mulgrave

Shop 21, Waverley Gardens S/C, Mulgrave VIC 3170

Phone: +61 3 9548 3011

Fax: +61 3 9562 4393

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springvale

springvale

287 Springvale Rd, Springvale VIC 3171

Phone: +61 3 9546 8211

Fax: +61 3 9546 3255

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