Charlotte Peterswald Property Management
Preparing your house to secure a tenant
WHAT HAPPENS FIRST? APPRAISING YOUR PROPERTY
If possible, we will meet you at your property so that you can show us any particular features or maintenance issues. After inspecting the property, we will forward a detailed report. Our aim is to get the best possible rent for your property in the quickest timeframe, whilst still securing a responsible tenant who will look after the property. We achieve this by our realistic approach to an achievable rent. We don’t offer inflated rental amounts just to gain your business – there are no winners when the property remains vacant for weeks on end. We take the following factors into consideration when setting the rent.
• General demand for similar properties/ current vacancy levels.
• Seasonal demand - expected inquiry levels for the time of year.
• Rent obtained for similar properties currently leased.
• Rent asked for similar properties currently available.
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE MY PROPERTY FOR RENT?
It is important that the first impression of your property is a good one. Take the time to critically assess the appearance of your property from the road. Does the mail box need a lick of paint?.Is the front lawn neat and tidy?. Is the garden easy to maintain?. Does the property look inviting and well maintained? Take the time to replace tap washers and blown light bulbs and attend to any other minor faults - you may have grown to accept them, but a paying tenant may not. Steam clean carpets and rugs and leave the house clean - that way we can enforce the same standard when the tenant vacates the property. Windows need cleaning, as do chimney flues. We can provide a detailed checklist to assist you. If this all sounds too daunting - don’t worry we have a team of professionals who can attend to these matters at very reasonable rates.
Why select Charlotte Peterswald Property Management in Sandy Bay ?
Charlotte Peterswald Property Management (CPPM) has long been market leaders in property management in the Hobart/ Sandy Bay area. We are a specialist property management agency offering a high standard of service to our many respected clients.
With so many property managers seeking to manage your property, why should you choose Charlotte Peterswald Property Management Not all property managers offer the same level of service as CPPM and not all have the same experience or stability of staff as we do.
OUR FEES
A decision on who you select to manage your property should never be made purely on the fee structure. The difference for example of 1% in management fees (the cost of one cappuccino a week) may influence you to select a property manager whose poor management of your property may end up costing you thousands of dollars in damage or loss of rent. Is it worth the risk?
WE ONLY LEASE AND MANAGE PROPERTIES
Our business is dedicated solely to PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. We are not a rental office in the back office of a larger, sales oriented real estate agency. We are always 100% focused on looking after your property and securing the best tenant.
CONTINUITY AND EXPERIENCED STAFF
Charlotte Peterswald Property Management was established in 1992 and Liz, the current owner has been with the business since 1999. With CPPM you know who is actually looking after your property. Luckily we don't have the problem of property managers changing employment on a frequent basis, leaving the management of your property "up in the air".
WE GUARD THE VALUE
At CPPM we regularly assess and review the rent being charged on your property to ensure you are receiving the maximum return on your investment as well as capital growth.
WE KEEP THE PROCESS STREAMLINED
CPPM acts as a registered agent for the Residential Deposit Authority (RDA) .We collect security bonds and lodge these along with the appropriate paper work.(It is a legal requirement that all bonds are held at the RDA.) Most other property management agencies don't offer this service. They will insist that tenants pay their security bonds via Service Tasmania, an unnecessary inconvenience for your new tenant, particularly if they are relocating from interstate or overseas .(www.consumer.tas.gov.au/renting)
WE KEEP IT FAIR
We call for tenders for all maintenance work on an annual basis to make sure we receive the best possible rates and service for you. We have dedicated tradespeople available for all those “odd jobs" at very reasonable rates. We don’t add a surcharge on top of maintenance accounts - any savings are passed directly on to you, to help keep your costs down.
WE HAVE MANY LOYAL CLIENTS
Many terrific tenants, especially our corporate clients, prefer to rent a property that is managed through a recognised and respected property management business. They trust an impartial third party and may be reluctant to rent through a private owner.
WE HAVE A CENTRAL,VISBLE LOCATION
CPPM is based in Magnet Court, Sandy Bay – a prime location within a thriving boutique retail centre.
WE ARE THE INDUSTRY LEADERS IN CORPORATE FURNISHED ACCOMMODATION
CPPM identified the growing consumer demand for furnished properties many years ago and were the first agency to take on this more detailed and complex side of property management.
WE ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY /SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
Liz is nearly always available 24 hrs a day via both mobile phone and email, to deal with any emergencies that may arise. On the rare occassion Liz is unavailable, a senior staff member will be on call.
WE HAVE A STRONG RELATIONSHIP WITH CHARLOTTE PETERSWALD FOR PROPERTY SALES
Similar name, different business. But through Charlotte Peterswald for Property and their prominently located office in Salamanca Place , we gain additional exposure and introductions to new clients, many of whom are looking to lease prior to purchasing a home.(www.charlottepeterswald.com.au)