We will endeavor to process this application immediately because we know you will be waiting on an answer. It is recommended that you do not make an application on a second property elsewhere until you receive confirmation regarding the outcome of this application. The reason for this is simple – should this application be accepted by parties, (you and the owner) the agreement will then be legally binding.

With this in mind, it is our goal to obtain a definite answer for you within 24 hours of receipt of your application. If the process is slower, it is generally because we have not received all information requested, or we are wanting on answers from referees or owners. In any event we will keep you posted.

Notification of the result…..

You will be notified of the result of your application immediately a decision is made and we have confirmed the lessor’s instructions. Please ensure that we have a daytime telephone contact number for you.

Securing your tenancy…….

Once the application has been approved, you will be required to pay two week’s rent as part bond to secure the property in your name. This payment is required within 3 working hours of application approval. Payment of this money must be made by the way of credit card, bank cheque or money order, no personal cheques or cash can be accepted.

Please note, this is not a deposit and is non-refundable.

Once this process is complete, you should go ahead and arrange the connection of services to the property in your name from the following companies:

Telephone Telstra 132 200

Electricity Energex 131 253

Gas Ergon Energy 131 046

Ask your property manager about Utility One as all of these connections can be done for you at no charge.

Signing your Agreement…

You may sign the lease documents at this time of paying the first two week’s rent as part bond or an appointment will need to be made within the first 48 hours of acceptance. Please allow approximately 20 minutes, this is an important appointment and should be completed prior to moving in day. Please be aware, We DO NOT sign up tenants on Saturdays. All tenants are to attend the office for this process. We will go through the lease agreement with you consider this to be a vital document and want to ensure that you are aware of all your obligations before making a commitment.

Bond and Rent…

Prior to moving in you will be required to pay the balance of bond plus 2 weeks rent. This is not negotiable. Bond transfers are NOT accepted. Payment of this money must be made by the way of credit card, bank cheque or money order, no personal cheques or cash can be accepted.

Key…

Keys to the property will not be handed over until all monies are paid in full, the lease signed by all parties and the lease start date has commenced.

Insurance…

A reminder that insurance of your personal belongings is your responsibility.We hope this information is of value to you. If there is anything we can do to make the “moving in” process easier for you, please let us know. It is our aim to provide you with every assistance to ensure that your association with this office is an enjoyable one.

Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate

Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate is committed to protecting the privacy of all its clients and customers who utilise our services. In order to ensure that we are consistent in this approach, Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate has adopted a Privacy policy to comply with the National Privacy Principles contained within the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000.

PRIVACY POLICY

Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate is a prominent high performance Real Estate Agency and obligations under the Privacy Act seriously. This policy is written to ensure that we respect and keep safe all the personal information you may provide to Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate in any transaction you have with us.

Collection of Information

We only collect information from you that is necessary for what we do. For example, when you make an offer on a property, we will be asking you for your name, address and personal contact details so that we can ensure that we provide quality service that includes keeping you updated on industry related issues. We may use the information you provide to us to help improve the services we offer and to measure the interest shown in our services. Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate undertakes to only collect information by lawful and fair means. This means we will never be unreasonably intrusive. Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate monitors the Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate website customer and client usage. This enables us to make improvements to our site and provide better on-line services to our members. Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate will provide all clients and customer the opportunity to “opt-out” of receiving promotional material either electronically or in hard copy. “Opt-out” forms will be included on all promotional material and change of address notifications etc.

Use and Disclosure

Personal information is collected for the purpose of processing Contracts, Leases, Management Agreements, Appointment to Act authorities, responding to your web enquiries, sending our promotional material on services, conferences and other functions, employment applications and processing of payments. Professionals Mike Carter Real Estate does not provide any other commercial organisation personal details on any individual Clients and Customers.

Data Quality

Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate endeavours to ensure that all data collected is accurate and well maintained. All computer access is password controlled and Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate has a policy to deal with security of information to ensure maximum protection of our member’s personal details.

Openness

Any Client or Customer who has furnished personal details to Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate will have the right to seek out the information we hold on them. Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate undertakes to respond to any client/customer enquiry regarding what information we hold, how we use it and where or how it is disclosed.

Access and Correction

Anyone who has provided personal information to Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate may access this information and issue corrections if necessary. Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate undertakes to ensure that any amendments to information are actioned in a timely and efficient manner. In most cases, you will be asked to verify your identity prior to personal information being disclosed. This ensures that information is only provided to the correct person and that the privacy of others is not undermined. All requests for information will be dealt with in a confidential manner and requests for access will in no way effect any commercial arrangements that may be in place between yourself and Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter real Estate.

Anonymity

Wherever practicable, Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate will allow any individual to seek out and obtain information in a confidential manner and without the need to identify themselves.

What to do if you have a Privacy Complaint

Our aim is to ensure that we treat all personal information with respect and care. However, should you have a complaint that relates to how we have collected or used the information you have provided on yourself, we would like the opportunity to remedy the problem.Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate has a complaints register for this purpose, and all privacy complaints will be dealt with in a timely manner. Should you have a complaint, please address it to the Principal, Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate at PO Box 805, Broadbeach QLD 4218 . In the unlikely event that the matter cannot be resolved between Professionals Broadbeach Mike Carter Real Estate and an individual, then the matter should be referred to the Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner.

Now it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the reason every shop is ‘on sale’ is because they are not turning over their stock and making the money they used to before the ‘GFC’.

There are plenty of local agents out in the marketplace right now promising free advertising, reduced commissions and wait for it, a set of steak knives.

Now, if we apply the theory mentioned above about shops on sale, it is an easy conclusion that the reason all of these local agents are ‘on sale’ promising freebies is because they are not turning over their stock and making the money they used to.

Here at Mike Carter Real Estate, we are not on sale. Quite simply, we don’t need to be.

We are selling property at a solid and consistent rate, indeed even achieving some record sale times and prices by both auction and private treaty methods.

We continue to stage our monthly in-room auctions at the Sofitel Hotel enjoying a sound success rate both under the hammer and immediately following auction.

Your property is likely the most substantial investment you own, so why would you entrust the sales and marketing of it to someone who is ‘on sale’.

When choosing an agent, do your homework, ask what they have sold recently in the area. Make sure they have a good knowledge of the area and local market and most of all, remember that actions speak louder than words.

Did you know that every office in the Professionals Group makes a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation for each sale made through their office. ]]> http://professionalsbroadbeach.com/breast-cancer-sponsorship/feed/ 0 http://professionalsbroadbeach.com/office-car/ http://professionalsbroadbeach.com/office-car/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:09:02 +0000 admin http://broadbeach.hubcentral.com.au/?p=581 Our Suzi

We have our very own office car – as you can see from the picture this car will not go un- noticed in the market place! ]]> http://professionalsbroadbeach.com/office-car/feed/ 0 http://professionalsbroadbeach.com/tips-for-buying-selling/ http://professionalsbroadbeach.com/tips-for-buying-selling/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:54:24 +0000 admin http://broadbeach.hubcentral.com.au/?p=576 Buying

1. Research is the key – Home sellers won’t call you with an offer to buy a maintenance-free home with a wonderful mortgage. You have to find the gems yourself!

2. Value – The classic rule of buying the worst house in the best neighbourhood still applies.

3. Buying for investment – buy with head 90% & heart 10%, buy new for maximum tax savings & buy for the greatest capital gain

4. Building Report – Paying for a qualified home inspection before you buy a home isn’t just spending ‘a little extra’ for peace of mind, it’s absolutely essential for anyone who doesn’t want to spend thousands of dollars for repairs.

5. Create a ‘Top 10′ – List the features that are most important to you in deciding on which property to buy. Establishing your criteria early on will save you time.

6. Finance – One of the biggest decisions to make before putting a contract on a property is how to finance the purchase. There are thousands of lenders competing for your business . Researching all of the financial intuitions for the best deal can take time. ‘The Loan Market’ can assist you by doing the running around and can advise you which lender suites your needs.

7. Legal Representation – We recommend using a Queensland solicitor. The sales contracts vary from each state therefore it is important that your solicitor is fully conversant in Queensland law.

Selling

1. First Impressions – An inviting exterior ensures inspection of the interior. Ensure that lawns & edges are trimmed, gardens & yards are tidy, the garage door is closed & the wheelie bins are stored out of sight.

2. Clean & tidy at all times – A thorough clean will enhance its appeal. Your windows, floors & bathroom tiles should sparkle, shampoo dirty carpet and ensure your bathrooms are clean & fresh. Think, too, about how your home smells – you may be used to the smell of pet or cigarettes but such odours can be a strong turn-off to others.

3. Repairs make a difference – dripping taps, loose knobs, sticking doors & windows, blown bulbs detract from the value

4. Pets – Dogs & cats are great companions but not when you’re showing your property to buyers. The best thing to do is keep your pet outside or at least out of the way

5. De-cluttering – if a home is crammed with personal possessions, or over furnished, it’s hard for buyers to imagine themselves living there. Clutter is distracting. Too much furniture makes a home appear smaller than it is.

6. Open homes – set the mood with fresh flowers or perhaps the aroma of fresh brewed coffee of home baking. Be certain to remove valuables such as jewellery from view. Also remove any items that might make a statement that would be offensive to others who may not share your same views, beliefs or sense of humour.

7. Peace & quiet – When it’s time to show your home, it’s time to turn down the stereo or TV. Let the salesperson and buyer talk, free of disturbances and interruptions.

8. Legal Representation – We recommend using a Queensland solicitor. The sales contracts vary from each state therefore it is important that your solicitor is fully conversant in Queensland law.

We provide a fresh and enthusiastic approach to Property Management and pride ourselves in the personal and professional service offered. We have a proven record of success and an impressive portfolio of clients who are totally satisfied by our superlative level of service.
Conveniently located in the heart of Broadbeach this allows for a wide level of exposure and foot traffic from passing clientele.

Links • Landlord Info • Tenant Info • Tenant Application Form • Tenant Repair Request

We are proud to announce that we sponsor the Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club. This is a great club located at 27 Broadbeach Boulevard, Broadbeach (just in front of the soccer club) and we are excited about being involved.

We  hold our monthly aucitons at the surf club which is a fantastic venue located directly across the road from the beach ]]> http://professionalsbroadbeach.com/latest-news/feed/ 0 http://professionalsbroadbeach.com/whats-on/ http://professionalsbroadbeach.com/whats-on/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:35:51 +0000 admin http://hubcentral.com.au/?p=244 We have recently upgraded our website and are putting in the final touches and more information on what’s on in our community is coming soon!

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