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Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Welcome to the July 2008 edition of the Baird Real Estate Property Management Newsletter.
Wow! Another exciting quarter has passed already! We have had a very eventful few months - breaking records, introducing new marketing plans and attending the Australasian Real Estate Conference in Sydney - to name a few!
In May our agency exceeded previous records for most leasings in one month: 15 LEASINGS! This combined with our all time low rental arrears at well under 3% proves how effectively our new system is working.
On the 26th and 27th May, we attended the Australasian Real Estate Conference, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere! Speakers and industry leaders from both Australia and internationally gave insight into exciting and innovative ways to improve the already exceptional service Baird Real Estate prides itself on. Many of these ideas we are currently adapting into our Property Management Department to make sure we continue delivering the ‘6 star’ service we are renowned for.
We are also introducing a new look ‘For Lease’ flyer that is being professionally printed on gloss paper so that your property will ALWAYS look its very best!
AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
- A HUGE SUCCESS!
Baird Real Estate had huge success raising much needed funds for Autism Spectrum Australia. On Autism Day, 2nd April, Baird Real Estate began its 2 month campaign by selling raffle tickets in support of autism. On 29th May we held a sausage sizzle, a craft stall, a cake stall and had local talent, and Baird Real Estate team member, Sarah Lewis, gracing us with some catchy tunes. We raised $2500 for Autism research and were also able to make a donation of $1000 to Cessnock West Public School for equipment and learning materials for children with Autism. Throughout 2008 Baird Real Estate will continue its support raising funds for Hunter Schools for children with Autism (Aspect) in Shortland.
If you would like further information or to make a donation please contact Maxine Baird on 0419 913 033
TIPS FOR LEASING YOUR PROPERTY
Recently we have been asking potential tenants what it is that attracts you to a potential property. Among the responses an interesting point was raised by a number of tenants. They have stated that the main thing they look at is the appearance. We have complied a list of tips to help when it comes to leasing your property.
Tidy lawns & gardens - as this is one of the first things potential tenants see it is important to keep these maintained.
Front yard free from rubbish - this includes old newspapers and junk mail in the letterbox. It is also important to have the garbage bin brought in as soon as it is collected.
It also advisable to attend the property regularly and allow it air properly as a stale musty smelling property often deters the good tenants.
Frequently clean the property. Light cleaning done regularly gives the property a cared for feel. Even if a property is professionally cleaned following a tenant vacating, a fresh clean before an inspections often makes the property more appealing
IMPORTANCE OF HAVING YOUR PROPERTY INSPECTED
Many landlords, especially those who purchased their properties recently will have had a pest inspection completed prior to purchasing. However, very few continue having annual inspections carried out. It is greatly important to continue having these inspections to protect you against pest or vermin damage and infrequent inspections may result in undetected pest or vermin entry leaving thousands of dollars in damage. Many pest companies send letter reminders every 12 months when your inspection is due.
- Ashlee Murray & Timothy Stapleton