Christmas is upon us so I am focussing on keeping my good tenants as Xmas is not the best time to be trying to fill a vacancy. I am losing a tenant on the 9th of Dec and a replacement is yet to be found.
The tenant I am losing was great. he was retired and spent his free time improving my property inside and out, sticking windows, mailbox roof....and he kept the lawns etc immaculate.
When he and his wife moved in they found a small gift basket to welcome them with tea, coffee and chocolate biscuits. it didn't cost me much but it looked attractive and came with a pleasant note from their landlord.
I promptly provided them with a washing line too when they requested it. In return they have been perfect tenants.( I did this through my Property Manager)
I have done the same with my other properties and they all take good care of them for me.
For Xmas I will post them each a Xmas card and a small bag of Macadamia nuts attractively presented ( from my Macadamia nut tree)
Wishing them a merry Xmas and thanking them for taking good care of the property.
i will be sending cards to all the people who I do business with as well thanking them for their service eg my valuer, broker,Property Manager etc. It may seem small but being recognised in even a small way can make someones day and result in them thinking well of you.
Does anyone else subscribe to my prevention is better than cure approach?
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