AND REPAIRS

Most of us have a list of jobs around the home that haven’t been finished. Now is the time.

• Fix any issues like leaks, damaged retaining walls and broken drains.

• Make sure you have consent and compliance documentation for any changes you’ve made to the property. You can order the building files from your local Council.

• Attend to things like dripping taps, clean out gutters, cracked windows, holes in walls, tired paint, sticking doors and lightbulbs that need replacing.

• Your agent will help you prioritise the tasks to tackle if you’re short of time and budget.

Inform Your Tenants

If you’re selling a property which is tenanted, it’s important you let the tenants know at the beginning of the process so all parties are aware of their rights and responsibilities

• Advise the tenants in writing.

• You and your real estate agent need permission from the tenant to access the house for photography, open homes or viewings.

• You and your agent need permission from the tenant before including any of their possessions in marketing photos.

• Tenants can set conditions about property access.

Tenancy Services has more information about selling a tenanted house here: www.tenancy.govt.nz