Need to Know
With Sarah Lorden Real Estate it’s easy to find the perfect property. We manage a wide selection of properties from studio apartments to luxury waterfront residences. If you are searching for a commercial property you’ll also find a range of office, shop and industrial spaces.
Search our listings for available properties and signup for rental alerts to be notified of any new and upcoming properties. Register your interest and our leasing officer will stay on the lookout for you. We also provide a list of inspection times for open houses.
Rental application
Should you be interested in renting one of our properties you will need to complete a rental application form including the details of all those to be listed on the lease. It is crucial that all information provided is correct as all applications are fully checked prior to approval.
Bond
A rental bond is a standard component of most rental contracts. Typically it will be of an amount equal to four weeks rent. The bond must be paid in advance and is held in trust until the rental agreement is ended. The bond will then be refunded, provided the property is vacated in a satisfactory state with no damage.
Contacting your property manager
You can contact your property manager directly by email or by calling our office on 955 7755. Should you wish to visit the office to discuss any issues with a property management staff member it is important to arrange an appointment time as property management staff are frequently out of the office conducting inspections.
Rent
Sarah Lorden Real Estate offers a number of convenient methods to pay your rent including [insert available methods]. It is your responsibility to pay rent in advance. Should they not be able to pay rent by the due date you must contact your property manager. Please remember our lessors have financial commitments to meet and they rely on rent being paid on time.
Repairs
Should your rental property suffer any damage or require repairs you must contact our office. For all general repairs complete a repair request form and we will make appropriate arrangements. Repairs should only be instigated by a tenant if a genuine emergency problem occurs outside of office hours. Please see your Residential Tenancy Agreement of Renting Guide Booklet to check what constitutes an emergency repair.
Routine Inspections
Our office will carry out periodic inspections on the property to ascertain the condition of the property and necessary maintenance requirements. (7 days written notice will be given to you on all occasions). This inspection also provides an opportunity for you to point out any problems or maintenance that you think may be necessary.
Breaking your tenancy agreement
Should you wish to break your tenancy agreement you must pay rent until the property is relet to a suitable tenant or until the end of the tenancy agreement, whichever is sooner. You must also pay for reasonable lessor compensation costs (normally equal to the first weeks rent or as otherwise agreed) and advertising costs expended by the office in the process of securing a new tenant.
Giving Notice
Should you wish to terminate your tenancy agreement we must receive written notice two weeks prior to the end of your tenancy agreement (this notice can be given up to and including the last day of the fixed term of the tenancy agreement or three weeks written notice is required if your tenancy agreement has expired.
Contents Insurance
It is your responsibility to insure your own belongings and furniture. We strongly recommend you take out contents insurance to protect against burglary and theft.