As we head into the last few months of the year, many businesses, particularly in the trades and services sectors, enter one of their busiest periods.
Now is an ideal time to check the condition of your property’s key fixtures, such as air conditioning units that may not have been used for some time. Conducting a general inspection and addressing any issues early can help ensure everything is functioning correctly.
For many trade-related businesses, the lead up to Christmas often brings increased demand with clients seeking finalisation for works before end of year shutdown periods occur. For landlords, this can mean that unscheduled maintenance or repair work may take longer than usual to complete, depending on availability of trades in your area.
If a tenant lodges a maintenance request and your preferred transperson in unavailable within a reasonable timeframe, it is advisable to speak to your property manager. With a network of trusted, reliable and reputable trades and service providers, your property manager can help ensure necessary works are completed as efficiently as possible.
If you are already aware of upcoming repairs or maintenance, it’s recommended to discuss anticipated timeframes with relevant parties as early as possible. During peak periods, it’s not uncommon for lead times to be extended. Your property manager can support these discussions to ensure minimal disruption to tenants and clear expectations around scheduling.
In some cases, particularly for larger scale work, it may be more practical to schedule repairs or upgrades during a vacancy period to avoid tenant disruption. Additionally, considering how timing will impact the property’s readiness for leasing.
If you are planning on any work being completed over the December/January period, it’s best to check availability and scheduling with trades and contractors as early as possible.
For routine, scheduled maintenance, minimal disruption is expected. Your property manager will ensure appropriate notice is given to tenants.
