Property maintenance in all honesty does cost the landlord money. However there are a number of reasons why it is so important to keep on top of required maintenance. This benefits the landlord, the tenants and the housing standards of our community.

Consider your car, if you don’t get your regular servicing, oil changes and keep on top of the maintenance of your vehicle. Your car is most likely going to run into a turntable of further issues and end up costing you more money than what it’s worth. The same goes with your property, it requires love and attending to. By keeping on top of your properties maintenance and services of smoke alarms, garage mechanics, structural integrity, Air-conditioning and property grooming/maintaining etc. You are establishing the longevity of your properties value and worth. Sometimes you have to spend money to make money, as the old saying goes.

Reasons why Property Maintenance is so Important

• Tenancy Legislation Requirements
  In order to meet the legal guidelines, minimum housing standards must be met. These can be viewed on the RTA website or you could contact us at Value Homes Property Management and we would be happy to assist you with getting your property rental ready.
• Create a living environment that attracts quality and longevity tenants.
• Protects your investment property and assures your properties value within the real estate market
• Save excessive money in the future by ensuring your property is maintained now.
• You add value to your properties neighbourhood and community
• Established Homes are competing with the newer construction developments within the growing Cairns region. Stay on top of the market and assure your property’s value speaks for itself, in the way you have maintained your property as an established home that is already ready for living in.