# 69 Carr Street Rental Property - Complete Profile
**Property Management System - James Love**

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## 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) |

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## 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

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## 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.**

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## 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) |

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## 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]

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## 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]

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## 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

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## NEXT STEPS (Priority Order)

1. **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

2. **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

3. **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]

4. **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

5. **Tenant Screening**
   - Use 25-point screening matrix (provided separately)
   - Verify income: minimum $16,320/month (25x weekly rent)
   - Check references
   - Obtain bank/employment verification

6. **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

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## 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

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## 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

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**Last Updated:** [Date]
**Status:** Awaiting SRO approval + property documentation
**Next Review:** Post-approval customization