69 Carr Street Rental Property - Complete Profile
Property Management System - James Love
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 69 Carr Street, Geelong VIC 3220 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Type | House |
| Status | Furnished rental (6-month lease) |
| Scheme | Victorian Victorian Homebuyer Fund (SRO approval required) |
PRICING STRATEGY
Recommended Rent: $632/week ($2,740/month)
Calculation Basis:
- Unfurnished market comparable (Domain/Realestate): $455-480/week
- Average baseline used: $468/week
- Furnished premium: +18% = $553/week
- All utilities included: +$79/week additional value
- Final recommendation: $632/week
Comparison:
- Domain comparable: $480/week unfurnished
- Your price: $632/week furnished + utilities
- Premium justified: Furnishings + all utilities included
Bond Amount
- 4 weeks' rent = $2,528
- Lodged with Victorian RTA within 10 business days of tenancy start
- Itemised deductions only, returned within 10 days of lease end
UTILITIES & COSTS (INCLUDED IN RENT)
Water
- Average Quarterly Bill: $272.36
- Annual Cost: $3,268.27
- 10-Bill History: Dec 2023 - Mar 2026
- Range: $195.46 - $356.33
- Status: ✓ Included in $632/week rent
Electricity
- Status: ✓ Included in $632/week rent
- Provider: [TBD - Add your current supplier]
- Account: [TBD]
Gas
- Status: ✓ Included in $632/week rent
- Provider: [TBD - Add your current supplier]
- Account: [TBD]
Internet/NBN
- Status: ✓ Included in $632/week rent
- Provider: [TBD - Add your current supplier]
- Speed: [TBD]
- Account: [TBD]
Tenant pays: ONLY the weekly rent. No additional utility bills.
LEASE TERMS (PROPOSED)
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Furnished Residential Rental Agreement |
| Duration | 6 months fixed |
| Start Date | [TBD] |
| End Date | [TBD] |
| Weekly Rent | $632 |
| Monthly Rent | $2,740 |
| Payment Method | [TBD - Direct transfer/cheque] |
| Payment Day | [TBD - e.g., Monday of each week] |
| Bond | $2,528 (RTA lodged) |
PROPERTY ACCESS & DEMARCATION
Included Areas (Tenant Exclusive Access):
- [TBD - Specify: main house, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, lounge, dining, laundry, etc.]
- [TBD - Include any garden areas, deck, etc.]
Excluded Areas (Landlord Retains):
- [TBD - Specify: shed, garage, back portion, storage, etc.]
- Landlord may enter excluded areas with 24-hour notice for maintenance
Physical Boundary:
- [TBD - Describe: locked gate, fence line, marked boundary, etc.]
- [TBD - Include floor plan sketch/diagram]
- [TBD - Reference dated photos of demarcation]
FURNITURE SCHEDULE (SCHEDULE B)
Items Included (TBD - Add with photos):
| Room | Item | Condition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 1 | [TBD] | [TBD] | [TBD] |
| Bedroom 2 | [TBD] | [TBD] | [TBD] |
| Bathroom | [TBD] | [TBD] | [TBD] |
| Kitchen | [TBD] | [TBD] | [TBD] |
| Lounge | [TBD] | [TBD] | [TBD] |
| Dining | [TBD] | [TBD] | [TBD] |
| Laundry | [TBD] | [TBD] | [TBD] |
Condition Photos: [TBD - Attach dated photos of all furniture at move-in]
COMPLIANCE & APPROVALS REQUIRED
✅ CRITICAL: Victorian Homebuyer Fund Approval
- Action Required: Contact State Revenue Office (SRO)
- Phone: 13 21 61
- Status: PENDING - Do NOT sign rental agreement until approved
- Timeline: 10-15 business days expected
- What to Submit:
- Property address: 69 Carr Street, Geelong VIC 3220
- Proposed weekly rent: $632
- Lease term: 6 months (fixed)
- Furnished status: Yes
- Your contact details and scheme reference number
✅ Residential Tenancy Agreement
- Form: Official Victorian RTA template
- Status: Ready to customize with your property details
- Due: Before tenant signs
✅ Schedule A: Property Demarcation
- Status: Awaiting photos and boundary description
✅ Schedule B: Furniture Inventory
- Status: Awaiting furniture list and photos
✅ Schedule D: Utilities
- Status: ✓ COMPLETE - See separate document with water bill history
NEXT STEPS (Priority Order)
-
URGENT: Contact SRO (13 21 61)
- Provide property address and proposed rental terms
- Obtain written Victorian Homebuyer Fund approval
- Keep approval letter on file
- Timeline: Do this this week -
Prepare Property Documentation
- Take dated photos of property demarcation
- Create floor plan showing included/excluded areas
- Complete Schedule A with photos and description
- Compile furniture list with condition photos
- Complete Schedule B -
Complete Utilities Schedule
- Add electricity supplier/account details
- Add gas supplier/account details
- Add internet provider/account details
- [Schedule D draft is ready - just needs supplier info] -
Customize Rental Agreement
- Fill in tenant details
- Add your approved lease dates from SRO
- Add all schedules (A, B, D)
- Include Statement of Circumstances form -
Tenant Screening
- Use 25-point screening matrix (provided separately)
- Verify income: minimum $16,320/month (25x weekly rent)
- Check references
- Obtain bank/employment verification -
Move-In Documentation
- Use professional inspection checklist
- Photograph all areas in detail
- Have tenant sign inventory with condition notes
- Lodge bond with RTA within 10 business days
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Victorian Homebuyer Fund: Renting without SRO approval is a breach of scheme conditions and could result in clawback of benefits or forced sale
- Bond lodgement: Must lodge with RTA within 10 business days - not with you personally
- Rent increases: Once per year only, 60 days' notice required
- Inspections: Maximum 4 per year with 14 days' notice
- Access: Landlord access to included areas requires 14 days' notice (except emergencies)
- End of lease: Return bond within 10 days with itemised deductions only
CONTACT & DOCUMENT LOCATION
All property management documents: /Users/jameslove/69_Carr_Street_Geelong_Rental_Management/
SRO Contact: 13 21 61
Victorian Residential Tenancies: consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting
Last Updated: [Date]
Status: Awaiting SRO approval + property documentation
Next Review: Post-approval customization