Water Charges Staff profile

As of July 2010, Lessors are able to pass full water consumption onto tenants. Name:
However, lessors are only allowed to pass on the full water consumption costs to
tenants if the rental premises are individually metered, the tenants agreement Madonna Herrod
states the tenant must pay for water consumption and the rental premises is
water efficient. For the property to be water efficient it will need to meet the
requirements including the standards for a three star WELS rating or higher. Office:
These requirements are: Ray White
• a maximum flow rate of nine litres per minute for showerheads, internal Townsville Central
cold water taps and single mixer taps (excluding taps for bathtubs and
appliances); and
• dual flush toilets using less than 6.5 litres on full flush, 3.5 litres on half Our Senior Property Manager has
flush and 4 litres for the average flush volume (based on the average of been with in the Real Estate
one full flush and four half flushes). industry for over 10 years.
If your premises are individually metered but not water efficient, and the
agreement states the tenant must pay for water, the lessor must pay for a Madonna specialises in taking care
reasonable amount of water. An agreement upon what is a reasonable amount of our clients that have multi
must be made at the start of the tenancy and include the amount as a special properties with our company. This
term in the tenancy agreement. means that she can take on a large
portfolio and still offer the services
The current level of restrictions for SEQ can be found on the Queensland Water that all of our clients deserve.
Commission (QWC) website or by contacting the local council or council-owned
water supplier. The QWC website also features a number of practical water
saving tips. She enjoys her position and is
always eager to help her clients with
The definition of water efficient is set down in the regulations of the Residential whatever information they require.
Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation 2008 Act and an explanation can be
found in the RTA's Water Charging fact sheet.

Rented this month

TRADIE OF THE MONTH Houses

Idalia: $400pw – 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, separate lounge and dining,

SPECIAL FOR SEPTEMBER double lock up garage
ONLY
South Townsville: $340pw – 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, undercover car
accommodation, large yard
Robs Mowing and Landscaping
Service Units

North Ward: $550pw – On the Strand, Fully self contained, 3 bedrooms, 2

$55 for an IRRIGATION bathrooms
SYSTEM “HEALTH CHECK”
Garbutt: $250pw – 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lock up garage, patio
Ray White Townsville Central August 2010
Is your Property digital ready?
Between 2010 and 2013, analog free-to-air TV signals are being switched off and replaced with digital-only signals. This
means that when this occurs in our area all properties that currently only receive analog signal will need to be upgraded to
digital. It is the responsibility of the landlord to ensure that their property is upgraded to allow the home to receive digital
signal.

In regards to units that we manage, we will be over the next few months, contacting body corportate’s to discuss whether the
complex is ready for digital.

We have discussed with a local antenna company what the best steps would be to ensure that your home is ready. They
have stated to us to ask each tenant in the home to contact them direct and ask “a list of 6 questions” to ascertain if the
property is ready. We will be sending in the near future a letter to all of our tenants to request that they do this.

Tenants will be responsible to have their own equipment that’s capable of receiving digital TV (set top box etc).

As the time draws closer we will be in contact with you to discuss the latest information with you.

Properties for Sale

8/73 Gorden Street, Garbutt – $265,000 AGENT CONTACT DETAILS

Here is an excellent investment opportunity for the smart Naomi Theodossio

investor who is looking to start a portfolio. This two bedroom 07 4781 0507
th
unit has a secure and long lease in place until 19 of February 0407 573 358
2011. Located only minutes away from the city in a quiet naomi.theodossio@raywhite.com
complex of just 10 units.

13 Polmaise Court, Burdell – $208,000

AGENT CONTACT DETAILS
If you’re looking for a block of land that has position in its
favour, then here it is. Tucked away down the back where Chris Orr
there is no through traffic, this is the pad for your new home. 07 4755 6135
This 640sqm allotment is close to shops, Child Care and has 0413 642 584
no front neighbours. christopher.orr@raywhite.com

3 Marragall Court, Kirwan – $319,000 AGENT CONTACT DETAILS

Michael Andrews
Situated in a sought after area, this home presents fantastic
07 4755 6123
value and a great opportunity to create your dream home! The 0414 886 294
home boasts a landscaped and fully irrigated yard, easy rear
michael.andrews@raywhite.com
access and is built-in underneath with a large rumpus room.

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Shop 15A Cnr Nathan St and Fulham Rd
(07) 4753 8100

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VINCENT QLD 4814

Ray White Townsville Central August 2010