Housing department to lease homes

The Department of Housing is currently seeking to lease homes on the Woy Woy Peninsula, to rent to its tenants.

The Department is seeking to lease up to 80 homes across the Gosford local government area during this financial year.

Each lease would be for three years.

Media representative Mr Adam Perrett said leasing a home to the Department of Housing had significant benefits for property owners.

"There is no rent loss or leasing fees. Prompt payment is made for water usage and quarterly payment of rent in advance," Mr Perrett said.

"There is also a guarantee that the property will be returned in the same condition as it was at the start of the lease, excluding fair wear and tear."

The department was seeking two and four bedroom homes that were suitable for aged or disabled tenants, with ground floor, wheelchair access.

"We rate highly homes that have key-lock windows, hardwired smoke detectors, fly screens, security doors, external TV aerials and telephone lines," Mr Perrett said.

"The Department of Housing houses those tenants most in need and in some areas we need to lease homes from the private sector in order to make extra homes available."

Homes in the West Lake Macquarie and Wyong Local Government Areas are also being sought.

"Any home owners who are interested in locking in a three-year lease that comes with very little risk should contact the Central Coast office on 4352 9659," Mr Perrett said.

Media release, 13 Aug 2007 Adam Perrett, Department of Housing