Preparing a rental property

Property preparation means confirming the home is safe, functional, appropriately insured and ready to be described accurately before an applicant relies on the offer.

• Identify the applicable property and accommodation rules.
• Review lender, insurer, strata and council requirements.
• Inspect every supplied service, fixture, lock and appliance.

Set the decision criteria, responsibilities and jurisdiction checks before the time-sensitive work begins.

• ✓Identify the applicable property and accommodation rules.
• ✓Review lender, insurer, strata and council requirements.
• ✓Inspect every supplied service, fixture, lock and appliance.

Follow the same documented sequence each time, while adapting forms, notices and timeframes to the property jurisdiction.

• ✓Complete safety and regulated checks using qualified providers.
• ✓Resolve material repairs and cleaning before photography.
• ✓Record inclusions, keys, manuals, warranties and condition.

Good records support clear decisions, reliable handovers and fair resolution when memories differ.

• Dated photos and inspection notes
• Invoices, certificates and repair evidence
• A readiness checklist linked to the listing

Pause when the facts, authority or next legal step are unclear. A fast but unsupported decision usually creates more work later.

• Advertising before known defects are resolved
• Assuming cosmetic presentation proves compliance
• Using an old checklist without a current jurisdiction check

The supported workspace connects property listings, inspection bookings, applications, agreement preparation and signing, condition records, repairs, documents and tenancy communication. Free planning tools help you explore management costs, cash flow, rental yield and readiness before committing to a rental.