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\n<\/picture>\n<\/a><\/p>\nEvery year in November-December thousands of school leavers\u2019 from around Australia arrive by train, bus and plane, each keen to get their party shoes on and get to Queensland\u2019s night-spots on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Airlie. As an accommodation owner in the area, it\u2019s wise to do some schoolies preparation and know where to go if you or your young guests need support.<\/p>\n
As a property manager, it is your responsibility to prepare your rental property. Here is a guide on how to prepare for schoolies.<\/p>\n
Schoolies Preparation:<\/h3>\nCheck online business information is up-to-date<\/strong><\/h4>\nFirst and foremost, property managers have an obligation by law to provide their potential guests correct online business information. This includes; address, phone number, operating hours etc. By providing up-to-date information, this will ensure property managers avoid any misunderstandings by their guests, leading up to schoolies week.<\/p>\n
Check your bookings<\/strong><\/h4>\nProperty managers also need to keep track of their bookings, both direct and via OTA\u2019s to avoid any booking mishaps such as over-bookings. Schoolies week is one of the busiest periods for property managers and leading up-to schoolies, most school leavers will book months prior to the celebrations. Due to this, it is recommended property manager double-check their bookings to avoid having upset guests and to ensure schoolies week runs smoothly.<\/p>\n
Prepare your tenants<\/strong><\/h4>\nFurthermore, to ensure your rental property survives the student celebrations, Michael Ryall, a Senior Body Corporate Manager also has some tips to add for property managers.<\/p>\n
Senior Body Corporate Manager Michael Ryall said that schoolies can be a stressful time for apartment owners and managers:<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s important to work together with school leavers and parents to ensure ground rules are laid down from the beginning,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
Bond Returns<\/strong><\/h4>\nMr Ryall said one of the biggest concerns from schoolies was they wouldn\u2019t get their bond money returned, but advised occupiers to read the rules to avoid seemingly unfair treatment:<\/p>\n
\u201cSchoolies need to make sure they are aware of the House Rules before they arrive to avoid delays or troubles in checking in to rooms,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny damage made to the room or contents during a stay will come out of the bond amount. If schoolies encounter problems, the best way to come to a resolution is to talk to the accommodation provider with respect\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAccommodation providers are required to have a complaint handling process and schoolies are entitled to lodge a written complaint if they feel that they have been treated unfairly\u201d<\/p>\n
House Rules<\/strong><\/h4>\nProperty managers should revisit their behaviour management plan and schoolies \u2018House Rules\u2019, and put some in place if there are none. Property managers should also send house rules to the occupiers before they arrive so they can be reviewed prior to arrival, and make sure parents are in the loop.<\/p>\n
Example rules could be:<\/p>\n
\u2013 No glass bottles in the room or pool area (bag checks can be carried out by onsite security).<\/p>\n
\u2013 Noise must be kept to a minimum.<\/p>\n
Schoolies Preparation: Red Frogs<\/h4>\n
First and foremost, property managers have an obligation by law to provide their potential guests correct online business information. This includes; address, phone number, operating hours etc. By providing up-to-date information, this will ensure property managers avoid any misunderstandings by their guests, leading up to schoolies week.<\/p>\n
Check your bookings<\/strong><\/h4>\nProperty managers also need to keep track of their bookings, both direct and via OTA\u2019s to avoid any booking mishaps such as over-bookings. Schoolies week is one of the busiest periods for property managers and leading up-to schoolies, most school leavers will book months prior to the celebrations. Due to this, it is recommended property manager double-check their bookings to avoid having upset guests and to ensure schoolies week runs smoothly.<\/p>\n
Prepare your tenants<\/strong><\/h4>\nFurthermore, to ensure your rental property survives the student celebrations, Michael Ryall, a Senior Body Corporate Manager also has some tips to add for property managers.<\/p>\n
Senior Body Corporate Manager Michael Ryall said that schoolies can be a stressful time for apartment owners and managers:<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s important to work together with school leavers and parents to ensure ground rules are laid down from the beginning,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
Bond Returns<\/strong><\/h4>\nMr Ryall said one of the biggest concerns from schoolies was they wouldn\u2019t get their bond money returned, but advised occupiers to read the rules to avoid seemingly unfair treatment:<\/p>\n
\u201cSchoolies need to make sure they are aware of the House Rules before they arrive to avoid delays or troubles in checking in to rooms,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny damage made to the room or contents during a stay will come out of the bond amount. If schoolies encounter problems, the best way to come to a resolution is to talk to the accommodation provider with respect\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAccommodation providers are required to have a complaint handling process and schoolies are entitled to lodge a written complaint if they feel that they have been treated unfairly\u201d<\/p>\n
House Rules<\/strong><\/h4>\nProperty managers should revisit their behaviour management plan and schoolies \u2018House Rules\u2019, and put some in place if there are none. Property managers should also send house rules to the occupiers before they arrive so they can be reviewed prior to arrival, and make sure parents are in the loop.<\/p>\n
Example rules could be:<\/p>\n
\u2013 No glass bottles in the room or pool area (bag checks can be carried out by onsite security).<\/p>\n
\u2013 Noise must be kept to a minimum.<\/p>\n
Schoolies Preparation: Red Frogs<\/h4>\n
Furthermore, to ensure your rental property survives the student celebrations, Michael Ryall, a Senior Body Corporate Manager also has some tips to add for property managers.<\/p>\n
Senior Body Corporate Manager Michael Ryall said that schoolies can be a stressful time for apartment owners and managers:<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s important to work together with school leavers and parents to ensure ground rules are laid down from the beginning,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
Bond Returns<\/strong><\/h4>\nMr Ryall said one of the biggest concerns from schoolies was they wouldn\u2019t get their bond money returned, but advised occupiers to read the rules to avoid seemingly unfair treatment:<\/p>\n
\u201cSchoolies need to make sure they are aware of the House Rules before they arrive to avoid delays or troubles in checking in to rooms,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny damage made to the room or contents during a stay will come out of the bond amount. If schoolies encounter problems, the best way to come to a resolution is to talk to the accommodation provider with respect\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAccommodation providers are required to have a complaint handling process and schoolies are entitled to lodge a written complaint if they feel that they have been treated unfairly\u201d<\/p>\n
House Rules<\/strong><\/h4>\nProperty managers should revisit their behaviour management plan and schoolies \u2018House Rules\u2019, and put some in place if there are none. Property managers should also send house rules to the occupiers before they arrive so they can be reviewed prior to arrival, and make sure parents are in the loop.<\/p>\n
Example rules could be:<\/p>\n
\u2013 No glass bottles in the room or pool area (bag checks can be carried out by onsite security).<\/p>\n
\u2013 Noise must be kept to a minimum.<\/p>\n
Schoolies Preparation: Red Frogs<\/h4>\n
Property managers should revisit their behaviour management plan and schoolies \u2018House Rules\u2019, and put some in place if there are none. Property managers should also send house rules to the occupiers before they arrive so they can be reviewed prior to arrival, and make sure parents are in the loop.<\/p>\n
Example rules could be:<\/p>\n
\u2013 No glass bottles in the room or pool area (bag checks can be carried out by onsite security).<\/p>\n
\u2013 Noise must be kept to a minimum.<\/p>\n
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