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Summer!<br />
Embracing<br />
Hot Tips for Tenants!<br />
The warm weather is here and while you may be relishing the long hot days, it’s also a great<br />
opportunity to keep a list of “to-dos” on your fridge to help ensure you have a stress-free summer<br />
as a tenant! Here’s 2 hot tips:<br />
1. If you’re leasing a rural property <strong>with</strong> tank<br />
water, did you know it’s your responsibility to<br />
top up the tank? Drought conditions means less<br />
rainwater in tanks, so put a note in your calendar<br />
to regularly check your water tank levels. If you<br />
see your levels are getting low, book a water<br />
delivery truck well in advance so you don’t run<br />
dry!<br />
2. Drought conditions and ongoing<br />
development in the Macarthur area has seen an<br />
increase in native wildlife moving through some<br />
suburbs, including snakes. To help keep snakes<br />
away from a property you are leasing: Keep<br />
your lawns regularly mown and your gardens<br />
well-maintained and free of weeds. Ensure your<br />
property is free of rubbish and rats/mice. If you<br />
do spot a snake on your property, stay calm and<br />
don’t provoke it. All native snakes in NSW are<br />
protected under the National Parks & Wildlife Act<br />
and only licensed snake collectors can remove<br />
snakes from a private property.<br />
To contact a licensed snake collector, visit<br />
www.environment.nsw.gov.au or call 131 555.<br />
Ladder to Success!<br />
One of our longest serving staff members has just completed seven years <strong>with</strong> the <strong>United</strong> Team,<br />
and she is only 22! Belinda Caprin started out in our former Casula office in 2012, working on<br />
reception every Saturday as a Junior Administration Assistant. Over the years, she has diligently<br />
worked up the ranks into her dream job – a full time Property Manager! Congratulations Belinda!<br />
Q: What was your first role at <strong>United</strong> Realty?<br />
A: I started working at the Casula office on<br />
Saturdays <strong>with</strong> <strong>United</strong> at the end of 2012 when<br />
I was 14. I folded letters, created key tags,<br />
did filing, general office cleaning and helped<br />
the agents <strong>with</strong> anything they needed. Once I<br />
graduated from year 12, I started working full<br />
time between The Oaks and Bringelly offices.<br />
Q: What have your roles been at <strong>United</strong> over<br />
the years?<br />
A: Junior Administration roles, then I worked up<br />
to the Database Marketing Coordinator role and<br />
Private Treaty Files Coordinator. I have always<br />
wanted to work in Property Management, so I<br />
worked my way into the Property Management<br />
Team on a part time basis and moved into<br />
Property Management full time in 2019.<br />
Q: What’s the advantage of having worked<br />
for one company for so many years?<br />
A: I feel as though I have a very good<br />
understanding of how the whole office works in<br />
every aspect as I have<br />
been trained in most<br />
job roles.<br />
Q: Do you own<br />
property yourself?<br />
A: Yes, an investment<br />
property up near<br />
Newcastle. Working<br />
in real estate makes<br />
you want to get ahead<br />
start for your future.<br />
My next goal is to own<br />
an acreage property.
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