PRD Northern Rivers Property Management News - July 2019
Welcome Courtney!
It’s been a busy month at PRD Northern Rivers with our new office opening in Lismore on 1st of July and merging the Lismore Property Managers portfolio into ours. We trust the transition was a smooth one for our landlords and our entire team is now up to speed with your property.
We are also thrilled to welcome Courtney Lane to our Property Management team. Courtney comes with a wealth of industry experience in the and is a massive asset to our team. Courtney will be working out of both the Lismore and Kyogle offices, and can be contacted on 0490 540 408 or courtney.lane@prd.com.au
Smoke Alarm Compliance
In order to comply with legislation, all landlords must ensure their property is properly fitted with functioning smoke alarms. Failure to take every practical step to ensure the safety of your tenants and property may result in the dismissal of insurance claims, injury or loss of life.
During routine inspections, we are unable to check the age of smoke alarms or issue the compliance certificate that may be required by your insurance provider. Keep in mind that NSW legislation is likely to follow the much more stringent legislation that is already in place in Queensland, which will leave many rental properties under-protected.
We strongly recommend asking your preferred electrician or a specialist compliance company to regularly check smoke alarms in your investment property. Smoke Alarms Australia offer a service in which they carry out unlimited inspections to ensure your property is compliant with current smoke alarm legislation, including cleaning or repositioning the alarms, changing batteries, and replacing smoke alarms if necessary. They will then issue a compliance certificate for your property, and automatically schedule another check after 12 months to ensure continual compliance. The cost for this service is just $99 per year, which is fully tax-deductible and offers you priceless peace of mind that you are protecting your tenants and your investment property.
To help us ensure your property is compliant, please complete the attached form and return to our office as soon as possible.
Just Rented!
· Hill Street, Kyogle—large 4 bedroom home with pool, $450/week
· Gardner Lane, Kyogle—beautifully renovated 4 bedroom home, $380/week
· Oakley Ave, East Lismore—3 bedroom home in convenient location, $375/week
· Forestoak Way, Goonellabah– renovated 2 bedroom flat in quiet spot, $350/week
· Summerland Way, Kyogle—3 bedroom farmhouse on fringe of town, $330/week
· Phillip St, Goonellabah—renovated 2 bedroom unit with secure parking, $280/week
· West St, Casino—tidy 2 bedroom unit in quiet complex, $200/week
