FAQ for Owners

Should electricity be connected in between tenancies?

Thursday, September 01, 2016

Updated Jan 2021. Definitely, the power should be connected while the property is vacant. When the tenant vacates, they will have the power disconnected. The power is needed for the reticulation, the pool or spa filtration, smoke alarms and security systems. Power is also needed should the property need any maintenance or cleaning.

What does the Property Management fee cover and include?

Thursday, September 01, 2016

We are proud to represent our owners with a high quality service, focusing on communication, expert level of advice, management of unexpected situations, ensuring your property is well maintained and maximising your income. For more information about fee structure and what this includes, please keep reading. For more information about fee structure and what this includes, please keep reading.

Terri Scheer Landlord Insurance Update

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Is your rental property really protected? Don’t risk being entirely out of pocket from situations you can’t control. Consider investing in Landlord Insurance and have the peace of mind knowing your rental property is protected.

Pool Fencing Compliance

Monday, December 24, 2018

Pool Fencing Compliance is not something that you think of everyday. That’s ok, because we make sure that our Property Managers are thinking about this when they are inspecting your property! We represent you, our owners, so we check on the basic requirements when we are doing inspections, ingoings or outgoings. As an owner, you must ensure that certain requirements are maintained to ensure compliance and we have summarised your responsibilities below for your reference.

Important Information for Owners Over the Festive Season

Monday, December 24, 2018

As we approach the festive season there are a few things that owners need to know about.

Break Lease

Monday, October 01, 2018

Updated Feb 2021. What happens when a tenant breaks lease? We understand that Lease Breaks can cause owners frustration and financial hardship. In the instance of a tenant breaking lease, we work with the owners and the tenants in this unfortunate situation and are guided by the legislation for each situation.

$300-$500 Garden Tune Up Rebate

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Living Water Smart was organized by Power and water to help reduce costs and water usage for owners by providing water efficiency advice, incentives and constant support.

Checklist for Wet Season cleaning preparations

Thursday, November 02, 2017

It's October End Of Month, and another timely reminder ... for Spring Cleaning.

How can I access my owner portal?

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Did you know that you can access all documents, statements and invoices that are connected to your property through our Absolute Real Estate website?

Living Water Smart Rebates

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Living water smart is a scheme that closed on the 31st December 2016. However, some new rebates and new suppliers of rebates will be open until the end of March. The idea behind the scheme is to save 10 Gigalitres or 10,000 million litres of water over five years.

Landlord Question: Can I get a higher rent than what my agent suggests?

Monday, March 06, 2017

A landlord has asked us: "What should I do if I want a rent amount for my property higher than what you have recommended?"

Can overpaid rent be used if the bond is not sufficient?

Friday, November 25, 2016

If rent is paid past the vacate date can it be refunded?

An owner asks: “Do I have to do maintenance?"

Friday, November 11, 2016

The short answer is Yes. As the owner, you are legally obliged to have maintenance attended to and within a timely manner. In the NT, according to legislation there is a requirement to action maintenance within 7 days. The property must be maintained at a minimum, to the standard it was when the lease commenced. Everything must be in good working order.