Lease Agreement

Upon signing your Lease Agreement,  you will be provided a guide for tenants written by Consumer Affairs Victoria. You can also download and view this guide by clicking here.

Routine Inspections

A routine inspection will be conducted twice annually during your tenancy. You will receive notification via email with the required notice. It is important that you check your emails on a regular basis. The property manager will be taking photos while at the inspection, these photos will be of a room aspect or damage, and we do not intend to photograph your belongings.

The property manager will be checking to make sure the property is in clean and tidy order, please note areas checked are kitchen (oven and cooking), bathroom (shower screen and tiles throughout) and carpets and floors.

Condition Report

You will receive a condition report when you collect the keys from your new property. You are then required to sign each page and return to your property manager within three business days. If you disagree with any of the agent's comments, put your own comments in the Tenant's Comments column. 

Maintenance

All maintenance needs to be reported to the agent straight away. Maintenance must be reported in writing via email or using your Maintenance Request Form (below) you received when you first moved in. A trade's person will be sent a work order with your contact details to arrange time to enter the property.  

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In the event of an emergency after hours, please contact the office number on 9998 8101. If your maintenance item is not deemed an emergency you may have to pay the after-hours call out fee. All urgent repairs are listed on Renting a Home A Guide for Tenants.

Rent Payments

Rent is due monthly in advance. You will be able to pay via direct debit which will be processed on the date set out in your lease agreement. Please click here if you would like to update your banking details and return via email to your manager.

We also offer payment of rental via BPAY and credit card facilities, however there is a 2% surcharge on any credit card payment and not all cards are accepted.

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If you cannot pay your rent on time you must advise your property manager.

Pets

Pets will be considered upon application. If you wish to have a pet live or stay with you at anytime during your tenancy you must notify your property manager so this can be discussed with the landlord.

We purchased a property at the Yorkshire Brewery development last year. We initially engaged another agent to find us a tenant for our investment property but 6 weeks later we heard nothing. We decided to find another rental agent Patrick from the Yorkshire Property and within 24 hours he found a tenant who some months later broke his lease due personal issues. Again, Patrick did not disappoint us and found another replacement straight away at a higher rent with no financial loss. We are very happy with the Yorkshire Property management and team service and their professionalism. They are always available to answer and follow up on any queries. They provide feedback, monthly updates and make payments on our behalf without any issues. We trust Patrick and his team who are dedicated to provide the best service and meet our expectations. We give them 10 out of 10.

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 Eric & Jarmie  – September 2016

Also want to say that I am very happy with your property management  service, and glad I chose you over other agents.

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Scott P - November 2016

Patrick and the team at Yorkshire have been managing my property since I moved across around 18 months ago. I have never been more comfortable and felt more secure that my investment is in safe hands. The team respond instantly to requests and provide fantastic insights and recommendations as they are truly experts in their field. Most of all, though, rent is received on time, every time with astute management and a fair process for the tenants.

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Antony M - September 2018

I was introduced to Patrick Coy late 2015 and engaged him to find some tenants for my investment property. During the process, Patrick kept me informed of progress and with significant competition in the area he was able to secure some suitable tenants. I have found Patrick responsive to both email and phone messages noting that he presents himself professionally to both landlords and tenants alike. glad I chose you over other agents.

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Adam & Felicity - August 2018

Yorkshire Property recently took over the management of an investment property. They were responsive to us and the tenant. I find Patrick knowledgeable and offered great advice on what price to set the rent at compared with similar properties in the area. Since taking over the management Patrick has provided some advice and guidance on some.

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Brock L - October 2018

Can’t recommend the team at Yorkshire Property highly enough. They manage my investment property in Kew, I’ve never had more than 3 days vacancy and are always available to answer any queries. Thanks Pat & Jess!

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Chris H - August 2018

Patrick and his team have been managing our two investment properties (apartments) for the last few years. Besides their professionalism and high standards, they always responded quickly, understand the market well, have tenants needs in their focus, resolve issues quickly and are well liked by our tenants. I can recommend them highly. Thank you YP

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Herbert K - September 2018

Patrick and Jessica were great to deal with right from the start. Highly Professional and a pleasure to deal with. I was kept informed right through the process of letting my apartment. Emails always answered promptly and they were more than happy to work around my needs.

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David M - November  2018

Thanks to the great team at Yorkshire Property we have had trouble free experience renting out our apartment over the past few years. When the long term tenants moved out recently they did a great job of managing the process of immediately finding new tenants. Great service and nice people to deal with.

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Ian H - February 2019

We were pleased with the decision to lease our townhouse properties through Yorkshire Property. Patrick handled the whole process professionally and provided the flexibility to make appointments with prospective tenants outside of the allotted open times.

Patrick has a good knowledge of the leasing market and was proven correct in his expectations. We will be recommending Yorkshire Property to other acquaintances and expect to do business with Patrick again in the future.

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Suzanne & Robin – June 2016

I was introduced to Patrick Coy late 2015 and engaged him to find some tenants for my investment property. During the process, Patrick kept me informed of progress and with significant competition in the area he was able to secure some suitable tenants. I have found Patrick responsive to both email and phone messages noting that he presents himself professionally to both landlords and tenants alike. glad I chose you over other agents.

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Richard G – October 2016

I gave both my investment properties in the Yorkshire Brewery development to Patrick Coy of Yorkshire Property when I settled them . He gave me a very professional presentation and appraisal of what he could do in relation to the management of these properties . He also gave me 2 options in terms of what level of property management I could choose . Given that his office is on site , I decided that this was also a bonus . I haven’t been disappointed . Patrick is extremely proactive in terms of letting me know of any forthcoming issues ; he is prompt in returning calls (I haven’t waited longer than 19 minutes); and is very diligent in terms of follow up . I have no hesitation in recommending him and Yorkshire Property . I'm about to settle another apartment in Fitzroy and wont need to look for a property manager.

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John H – February 2018

Rented properties at Yorkshire Brewery with Patrick Coy and Jessica McKell since 2015. A fantastic team of Property Managers, always quick, supportive and easy to deal with.

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Mary T - August 2018

I have rented an apartment through Yorkshire Property for three years now. I find them to be friendly and fair. Patrick and Jessica are always easy to get a hold of and they respond to any issues quickly. If I owned a property, they're certainly the team I'd choose to manage it.

Erin - October 2018

As a tenant, I am very happy with these real estate agents. They are always efficient, courteous and prompt with replying to emails. It is also very convenient to have the agents on site during business hours. I have had a very positive experience with Yorkshire Property.

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Rachel S - August 2018

Yorkshire Property have been helping us manage our property for the past 3 years and we are thrilled with the service we have received. YP have been diligent in ensuring that our tenant has maintained the property to a high standard and have kept us well informed at all times regarding inspections, etc. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone who wants excellent service with a smile.

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Debbie J - November 2018

Great real estate agents! Action maintenance requests quickly and very responsive. Would highly recommend for managing rentals.

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Demi V - December 2018

In the 3 years that I was a tenant through Yorkshire Property they have been nothing but professional and great real estate agents, Patrick and the team have been very approachable and highly understanding in providing the best possible tenant experience. Would highly recommend.

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Evan D - January 2019