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  • Profile photo of kris07kris07
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    Hi everyone,

    I was wondering if someone can shed some light on how they go about recruiting for a tenant. My IP is an inner city 2 bedroom unit in Melbourne.

    Does anyone have a template they use when interviewing etc a new tenant? What would be some questions you want want to know about the prospective tenants history?

    Thanks in advance

    Kris.

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    Walk away from anybody who is not willing to provide 2 references that can be checked by a phone call. They should also freely give you enough employment details to let you feel confident about their ability to pay!

    Profile photo of XeniaXenia
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    Interview???
    You should have a comrehensive and SIGNED tenant application form. The signature is required to check their details on tenant default databases such as TICA and NTD. I can spend a whole day going through important questions and why you should ask them. Tenant selection is important. The worst tenants we have on our books are the ones selected by private landlords without the proper selection criteria. It may be worth using an experience property manager if you are unsure how to do it yourself.

    Profile photo of kris07kris07
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    Thanks for the response guys.

    Xenia – I'll definately be using a property manager, however I want to ensure that I dont end up paying for the "property managers" incompetence.  Ultimately I would like to meet with the shortlisted applicants (by the property manager) and select the best applicant.

    Keep the responses coming!

    Profile photo of kris07kris07
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    Thanks for the response guys.

    Xenia – I'll definately be using a property manager, however I want to ensure that I dont end up paying for the "property managers" incompetence.  Ultimately I would like to meet with the shortlisted applicants (by the property manager) and select the best applicant.

    Keep the responses coming!

    Cheers

    Profile photo of Deano67Deano67
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    Hi kris,
    you need the services of a quality property manager.
    try simone bullen, she only does property management.
    not sure if she is taking new clients but you could try your luck.
    cheers
    D

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