Common Questions
If you're looking for a place to rent. You may be asking these questions below.
Casual letting is a one-off service provided by a real estate agent to find and place a tenant in your rental property. After the lease is signed, you manage the property yourself—the agent is no longer involved.
Typically, the agent will:
• Advertise your property
• Host open homes or private inspections
• Screen applicants (background checks, rental history, references)
• Prepare the lease agreement
• Lodge the bond with the relevant authority (if required)• Letting fee: 2 weeks' rent + GST
• Advertising costs: Can range from $100 to $300, depending on platforms used
• Optional extras: Professional cleaners, renovations, re inspection, exit inspection...You do. You’ll be responsible for:
• Rent collection
• Maintenance requests
• Routine inspections
• Handling disputes or issues
• Lease renewals and noticesYes. The agent will usually provide you with shortlisted applicants, and you make the final decision.
Yes, agents typically lodge the bond with the rental bond authority on your behalf.
Not usually. Once the tenant is placed and the service is complete, any further involvement would require a separate agreement or upgrading to full management.
• Cost-effective if you want to self-manage
• Professional tenant screening and lease setup
• You retain full control of property management afterwardYes we do! The services provided are as follows:
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Photography
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Staging
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Pre inspection and exit inspection reporting
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Professional Cleaning
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Renovations and maintenance
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Garden and lawn maintenance
*Quotes for optional services will be given upon request.
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