As a property manager, you’re much like a matchmaker. You sort through prospective tenants to find one that best suits the property. When you meet one that fits the bill, you arrange for them to make the commitment, and hope the union leads to a permanent tenancy (or at least until the contract expires). Sounds simple? Not really. As with any courtship, the process leading up to “the one” is always filled with twists and turns. To avoid headaches and wrong decisions, you need to know how to make the property attractive to the diverse types of tenants you’re targeting. This involves regular house maintenance, aligning with the new residential fire smoke alarm legislation, and ensuring the property’s security system.

Safety-conscious tenants

Safety-conscious tenants put premium attention to factors that affect safety and security, such as residential fire smoke alarms, robust security system, etc.  Make the property attractive to them by ensuring compliance with the new QLD smoke alarm legislation. Rental properties must comply with the new laws by January 1, 2022. However, any new alarms to be installed in the property must meet the new technology standards.

Make sure that door locks don’t impede evacuation during emergencies. While door locks must keep the burglars out, they should also allow tenants to easily vacate the home when a fire or any emergency hits.

Stability-seeking tenants

Families or established couples are more likely to look for a long-term tenancy to ensure stability and consistency of environment for their children. They are also looking for a safe and spacious abode that they can call home for the long haul. Make the property attractive to these tenants by investing in regular house maintenance to ensure the property’s excellent condition, security and safety for long term tenancy.

No-frills tenants

No-frills tenants are usually single professionals, who barely spend time at home due to long hours at work. They are low maintenance and don’t want to deal with additional work on the house after finalising the tenancy agreement. Attract them by making the process easy and convenient. Comply sooner rather than later to the new residential fire smoke alarm legislation, so you and your tenant don’t have to deal with it down the line.

Property tenants are not created equal. They have different goals, motivations, tastes and sensibilities (not to mention budget!) when looking for a new home. No matter what type of tenant you’re dealing with, preparation will go a long way.

Make the property more attractive to your potential tenants by complying sooner rather than later with the new QLD residential fire smoke alarm rules. Our experts are here to bring you up to compliance the easy and worry-free way. Click the button bellow to contact us, and we’ll get back to you shortly!