• Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
Rental Results
  • Home
  • Owners
    • Why choose Rental Results?
    • Request a Rental Appraisal
    • Landlord’s Guide
    • Make the smart move to Rental Results
    • Client Reviews
    • Depreciation Calculator
    • Access to Owner Portal
  • Properties for Rent
  • Tenants
    • Tenancy Application Form
    • Maintenance Request Form
    • Tenant Information
    • Access to Tenant Portal
    • Maintenance Log System
  • About Us
    • About Rental Results
    • Our Team
    • Useful Links
    • Privacy Policy
    • Suburbs of Interest
  • Blog
    • Blog
    • Rental Results TV
  • Contact
  • Search
  • Menu Menu
Property Management, Safety And Maintenance

Vacant Homes: Hot Target for Thieves

A current market trend that a lot of property investors are following is furnishing their rental property as there can be a number of benefits depending on where your property is located and the type of tenant you are looking to attract.

Sadly, it’s this incentive that also lures unwelcome guests to the property.

These intrusions happen for common reasons such as the following:

  • To Vandalise – When people enter a property to bring about havoc, usually just for fun.
  • To Squat – For people without a decent dwelling, it would be very tempting to seek refuge in vacant houses, especially during the cold months.
  • To Steal – By far, one of the most common reasons why people break into vacant properties.

The one that brings forth the most concern is the stealing, which is not an uncommon trend as vacant homes are certainly magnets to burglars. And it’s unfortunate that vacant properties are very easy to find, with some even having a big, bright “For Rent” sign glaring across the street.

There are a few things you can do to avoid this from happening to your property.

  • Ensure that all windows and doors have secure and functioning locks. See to it that they do not budge easily when forced open. Check them regularly.
  • Keep close communication with your property manager and give them instructions about making sure the property is kept at its best condition at all times.
  • Inspect your property regularly. If you are unable to do so, you may ask a friend, your neighbors or anyone you trust enough to look after your property for you.
  • Have a security system installed. This may cost you some money but it’s going to outweigh your possible losses in case of a burglary.
  • Install motion activated lights and solar lights to drive off burglars from the property. Fit these lights at all possible entrances surrounding the premise.

It’s always best to have someone to look after your property on a regular basis, and that’s one of the reasons why it pays to hire a property manager. Part of their job is to closely monitor the comings and goings in the property and make sure that everything is done for its best interest.

2017-02-28/by Lauren Robinson
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on WhatsApp
  • Share on Pinterest
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Share on Vk
  • Share on Reddit
  • Share by Mail
https://www.rentalresults.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Burglar.jpg 1036 1920 Lauren Robinson https://www.rentalresults.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/rental-result-logo-small.png Lauren Robinson2017-02-28 12:38:022017-08-30 11:02:08Vacant Homes: Hot Target for Thieves

Search Rental Listing

Quick Contact Us

Trustpilot


Rental Results
59 Lugg Street
Bardon QLD 4065 Australia

07 3123 7373

Fax +61 7 3036 5303

Owners

  • Why choose Rental Results?
  • Request a Rental Appraisal
  • Landlord’s Guide
  • Make the smart move to Rental Results
  • Client Reviews
  • Register for Online Agent

Tenants

  • Properties to Rent
  • Tenancy Application Form
  • Maintenance Request Form
  • Tenant Information

FOLLOW US

Awards







Featured On

 

Copyright © 2019 Rental Results. Web Design by Online Specialists | Sitemap
Property Management Fees: Are They Tax-Deductible? What You Need to Know About Managing Your Investment Property
Scroll to top