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LANDLORD GUIDES

Practical guides for Australian rental providers.

Start with the complete renting-out journey or go directly to the task in front of you. Each guide has a distinct purpose and links back to the relevant workflow.

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National guidance. Victoria first.

Victoria is our first operational jurisdiction for supported whole-property workflows. The workspace remains in preview and public accounts are closed during launch preparation. We are building workflows for other states, territories and accommodation types; nationwide guide coverage does not mean those workflows are available.

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How to rent out a propertyThe complete preparation-to-tenancy pillar guide.Read the guide First-time landlord guidePlan the first rental and recurring routine.Read the guide Landlord checklistUse stage-by-stage operational checkpoints.Read the guide

Self-management and costs

Rent without an agentUnderstand the private-rental workload and systems.Read the guide Agent vs private rentalCompare cost, control, time and responsibility.Read the guide Property management feesRead fee categories and comparison questions.Read the guide Cost of renting out a propertyBudget for setup, recurring and variable costs.Read the guide

Advertising and finding tenants

Advertise a rental propertyCreate an accurate listing and inspection pathway.Read the guide Find tenantsConnect advertising, enquiries and applications.Read the guide Screen tenantsVerify relevant information fairly and consistently.Read the guide Rental applicationsHandle applicant information and decisions carefully.Read the guide

Responsibilities and room rentals

Landlord responsibilitiesStart with the broad duty framework and official authorities.Read the guide Rent out a roomPlan the room model, shared areas and agreement.Read the guide Rent out a room in your homeFocus on owner-occupied boundaries and shared costs.Read the guide Rental-law resourcesUse the official state and territory starting points.Read the guide

Prepare and advertise

Preparing a rental propertyComplete readiness, safety and evidence checks.Read the guide Setting rentUse comparable evidence and current advertising rules.Read the guide Writing a rental advertisementTurn verified facts into useful listing copy.Read the guide Rental property photographyRepresent the current offer accurately and privately.Read the guide

Start and manage the tenancy

Starting a tenancyConnect the agreement, bond, condition and handover.Read the guide Rental agreementsUse the correct documents and required information.Read the guide Condition reportsCreate a shared and evidence-based starting record.Read the guide Managing a rental propertyBuild the recurring rent, repair and record routine.Read the guide

Maintain and finish

MaintenanceTriage, assign and close property work.Read the guide RepairsHandle urgent and routine repairs clearly.Read the guide Ending a tenancyCheck the notice, handover and bond process.Read the guide Final inspectionCompare final condition with the starting evidence.Read the guide