Landlord Onboarding Checklist

Whether you’ve just gone unconditional or are preparing for settlement, our onboarding process ensures your investment is compliant, market-ready, and positioned for strong rental returns from day one.

What happens next?
We take care of everything — here’s how we get you up and running: 

1. Property & Owner Details
We’ll collect the essentials to set up your management:

• Ownership structure (individual, trust, or company)
• Landlord contact and bank details
• Council rates, water provider, and body corp info (if applicable)

 2. Rental Appraisal
If not already completed, we’ll confirm a market-aligned rent based on current demand and comparable results — so you can make informed decisions.

3. Compliance Review
We’ll ensure your property meets legal requirements for leasing in QLD:

• Smoke alarms (photoelectric, interconnected)
• Safety switches
• Water efficiency (only required if passing full usage to tenants)
• Blind/cord safety
• Pool safety (if applicable)

Need assistance? We can connect you with trusted local contractors.

 4. Management Agreement
We’ll send your Form 6 and management documents for e-signing. Once signed, we’re officially appointed and ready to act on your behalf.

5. Keys & Handover
We’ll coordinate key collection and tag all remotes and locks in line with agency standards — whether from a previous manager, seller, or sales agent.

6. Marketing & Leasing
We get your property listed with:

• Professional photos and copywriting
• Listings on realestate.com.au
• Private inspections or open homes
• Rigorous tenant screening

7. Tenant Secured
Once we’ve found the right tenant:

• Lease signed
• Bond lodged
• First rent paid
• Entry Condition Report completed (with detailed photos)

8. Ongoing Management Begins
From here, we handle everything:

• Routine inspections every 3–4 months
• Rent collection and financial reporting
• Maintenance coordination
• 24/7 landlord portal access

Want to be ready before settlement?
Many of our landlords choose to have their appraisal, compliance review and management agreement finalised before the property settles — so we can start marketing and securing tenants immediately.

Questions?
We’re here to guide you at every stage. Contact our Investor Services Manager, Kylie Walters for tailored advice or to start the onboarding process today.

Kylie Walters
Business Development & Investor Services Manager
Ph | 0455 626 313
E | kylie.walters@eldersrealestate.com.au