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WHAT TO EXPECT

Renting Done Right —
From Day One

Renting Done Right — From Day One

Finding the right rental should feel exciting, not stressful. Too many renters waste time on unverified listings and unreliable agents. HavenPoint does it differently—with verified homes and support from search to move-in.


Every rental listing on our platform is physically inspected, legally verified, and accurately described before it goes live. What you see is exactly what you get — no surprises after you move in.

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All rentals are verified

landlord identity, property ownership, and condition all confirmed before listing.

landlord identity, property ownership & condition all confirmed before listing.

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Transparent lease terms

every lease is reviewed by our team before you sign. No hidden clauses.

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Dedicated rental agent

one point of contact from search to move-in, and beyond if issues arise.

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Fast response guaranteed

our agents respond to all enquiries within 4 business hours.

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Move-in ready properties

We list only clean, functional, move-in-ready properties, all meeting strict quality standards before reaching you.

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WHO ARE YOU RENTING FOR?

We Cater to Every Renter

First-Time Renter

New to renting and unsure where to start? Our agents walk you through every step — budget, location, lease, and beyond.

New to renting and unsure where to start? Our agents walk you through every step — budget, location, lease, and beyond confidently.

Young Professional

Need a convenient, well-connected location close to work? We curate listings based on your commute and lifestyle needs

Young Professional

Need a convenient, well-connected location near work? We curate listings based on your commute and lifestyle needs perfectly.

Relocating Family

Moving cities or returning from abroad? We make relocations fast and seamless, with safety and school proximity.

Relocating Family

Moving cities or returning from abroad? We make relocations fast and seamless, with safety and school proximity in focus always.

Corporate Client

Need serviced apartments or executive rentals for staff or executives? We provide tailored corporate rental solutions designed for comfort and flexibility.

Corporate Client

Need serviced apartments or executive rentals? We offer tailored corporate rental solutions built for comfort and flexibility worldwide always.

Corporate Client

Need serviced apartments or executive rentals? We provide tailored corporate rentals for comfort and flexibility too always seamlessly.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN OUR SERVICES

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Property Matching

We shortlist properties based on your criteria

We shortlist properties based on your criteria carefully always.

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Private Viewings

Arranged at your schedule, not ours

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Lease Review

We review every clause before you sign

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Lease Review

We review every clause before you sign carefully always thoroughly.

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Move-in Support

Inventory check and handover assistance

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Move-in Support

Inventory check and seamless handover assistance support included.

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Move-in Support

Inventory check and handover assistance provided.

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STEP BY STEP

Your Complete Renting Journey

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Set Your Budget

Determine your monthly rental budget including deposit and utility estimates.

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Search & Filter

Browse verified rental listings filtered by location, type, and price range.

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Private Viewings

Tour your favourite properties with your dedicated rental agent today easily.

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Lease Review

Our team reviews lease terms before you sign — protecting your interests.

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Move In

Inventory check, key handover, and full move-in support from start to finish.

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RENTAL MATCH SERVICE

Find the Perfect Place to Rent

Looking for a place to rent? Share your preferences and budget, and we’ll match you with verified rental listings that fit your needs—quickly and stress-free.

Our team will contact you within 24 hours. Your information is kept strictly confidential.

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AFFORDABILITY TIPS

Make Your Budget Work Harder

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Negotiate the Rent

Rental prices are almost always negotiable, especially for longer lease terms. Offering to pay 6–12 months upfront often unlocks a 5–15% discount from landlords.

Rental prices are almost always negotiable, especially for longer lease terms. Offering to pay 6–12 months upfront often unlocks a 5–15% discount from landlords sometimes.

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Factor in All Costs

Monthly rent is just the start. Budget for electricity, water, internet, service charge, generator levy, and parking. These can add 20–35% to your headline rent figure.

Monthly rent is just the start. Budget for electricity, water, internet, service charge, generator levy, and parking. These can add 20–35% to your headline rent figure overall.

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Consider Slightly Further Out

Properties 10–15 minutes further from your ideal location can be 20–40% cheaper. With good transport links this trade-off is often well worth it financially.

Properties 10–15 minutes further from your ideal location can be 20–40% cheaper. With good transport links, this trade-off is often well worth it financially in the long run.

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Ask What's Included

Some rentals include furniture, generator, internet, or water. A slightly higher rent that includes these can work out significantly cheaper than paying separately.

Some rentals include furniture, generator, internet, or water. A slightly higher all-inclusive rent can be more cost-effective than paying separately.

Some rentals include furniture, generator, internet, or water. A slightly higher rent that includes these can work out significantly cheaper than paying for them separately overall.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR LEASE

What to Look for Before You Sign

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Lease Duration & Renewal

Understand exactly how long the lease runs, what happens at expiry, and the notice period required from both sides.

Know your lease term, expiry conditions, and required notice period for both parties.

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Confirm the exact start and end date

Confirm the exact start and end date.

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Check automatic renewal clauses

Check automatic renewal clauses.

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Understand early termination penalties clearly upfront.

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Confirm required notice period to vacate clearly.

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Rent & Payment Terms

Clarity on rent amount, payment schedule, accepted payment methods, and what triggers a rent review or increase beforehand.

Clarity on rent amount, payment schedule, accepted payment methods, and what triggers a rent review or increase beforehand is essential.

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Confirm agreed monthly rent in writing

Confirm agreed monthly rent in writing.

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Check rent review frequency and cap

Check rent review frequency and cap.

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Understand late payment penalties

Understand late payment penalties.

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Confirm accepted payment methods

Confirm accepted payment methods.

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Rent & Payment Terms

Clarity on rent amount, payment schedule, accepted payment methods, and what triggers a rent review or increase beforehand.

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Confirm agreed monthly rent in writing

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Check rent review frequency and cap

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Understand late payment penalties

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Confirm accepted payment methods

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Security Deposit

Know exactly how much deposit is required, what conditions it covers, and the timeline and process for its return at the end of tenancy.

Know exactly how much deposit is required, what conditions it covers, and the timeline and process for its return at the end of tenancy always.

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Confirm deposit amount upfront

Confirm deposit amount upfront clearly.

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Get a signed deposit receipt

Get a signed deposit receipt immediately.

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Understand deduction conditions

Understand deduction conditions clearly.

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Confirm refund timeline after vacating

Confirm refund timeline after vacating.

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Security Deposit

Know exactly how much deposit is required, what conditions it covers, and the timeline and process for its return at the end of tenancy always.

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Confirm deposit amount upfront

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Get a signed deposit receipt

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Understand deduction conditions

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Confirm refund timeline after vacating

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AVAILABLE NOW

Rentals Ready to Move Into

VIEW ALL LISTINGS

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PENTHOUSE · FOR RENT

Downtown Sky Penthouse

44

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/year

5 beds

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7 baths

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1500 sqft

VIEW

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PENTHOUSE · FOR RENT

Downtown Sky Penthouse

44

K

د.إ

/year

5 beds

·

7 baths

·

1500 sqft

VIEW

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PENTHOUSE · FOR RENT

Downtown Sky Penthouse

44

K

د.إ

/year

5 beds

·

7 baths

·

1500 sqft

VIEW

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VILLA · FOR RENT

Victoria Island Executive Villa

₦

7.2

M

/year

4 beds

·

7 baths

·

1200 sqft

VIEW

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VILLA · FOR RENT

Victoria Island Executive Villa

₦

7.2

M

/year

4 beds

·

7 baths

·

1200 sqft

VIEW

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VILLA · FOR RENT

Victoria Island Executive Villa

₦

7.2

M

/year

4 beds

·

7 baths

·

1200 sqft

VIEW

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RENTER'S TIPS

Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Time Renter

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Paying Without a Lease

Never pay any rental fees — deposit, agency fee, or advance rent — without a signed lease agreement in hand. Verbal agreements offer no legal protection whatsoever at all.

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Skipping the Inspection

Always conduct a thorough move-in inspection and document every existing mark, fault, or damage with photos before signing. This protects your deposit at the end of tenancy.

Always conduct a thorough move-in inspection and document every existing mark, fault, or damage with photos before signing. This protects your deposit at the end of tenancy properly.

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Skipping the Inspection

Always conduct a thorough move-in inspection and document every existing mark, fault, or damage with photos before signing. This protects your deposit at the end of tenancy.

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Ignoring Hidden Costs

Service charges, generator levies, internet, parking, and water can add significantly to your monthly outgoings. Always ask for a full breakdown of all costs before committing.

Service charges, generator levies, internet, parking, and water can raise your monthly costs significantly. Always request a full breakdown before committing.

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Ignoring Hidden Costs

Service charges, generator levies, internet, parking, and water can add significantly to your monthly outgoings. Always ask for a full breakdown of all costs before committing.

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Renting Without Agent Support

Going direct to landlords without representation leaves you exposed to unfair clauses, inflated deposits, and disputes. A good agent protects your interests throughout the process.

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RIGHTS & RESPONSIBLITIES

Understanding Both Sides of Your Tenancy

YOUR RIGHTS - WHAT YOU'RE ENTITLED TO AS A TENANT

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Right to a Written Lease

Every rental agreement must be in writing, with the right to review, question, and negotiate before signing. Never rely on verbal-only arrangements.

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Right to a Safe Property

Landlords are legally obligated to ensure the property is safe, habitable, and maintained to a reasonable standard throughout your tenancy.

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Right to Deposit Return

Your security deposit must be refunded within the agreed timeframe after vacating, minus only documented deductions for genuine damage.

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Right to Quiet Enjoyment

Landlords cannot enter your property without reasonable notice except in genuine emergencies. Your right to peaceful enjoyment is protected.

YOUR RESPONSIBLITIES - WHAT IS EXPECTED OF U AS A TENANT

Being a good tenant protects your deposit, your relationship with your landlord, and your rental history — which matters more than most people realise when applying for future properties. These are the responsibilities every renter should take seriously.

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Pay Rent on Time

Timely rent payment is your most fundamental obligation as a tenant. Late payments damage your relationship with the landlord and can result in legal action or eviction.

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Pay by the agreed date every month.

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Notify your landlord immediately if a delay is unavoidable.

Notify your landlord immediately if a delay is unavoidable promptly.

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Keep receipts or bank records of every payment made.

Keep receipts or bank records of every payment made safely.

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Never withhold rent without formal legal grounds.

Never withhold rent without formal legal grounds validly.

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Rent & Payment Terms

You are responsible for keeping the property in the same condition as when you moved in — subject to reasonable wear and tear. Neglect is not acceptable and will cost your deposit.

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Keep the property clean and well maintained always.

Keep the property clean and well maintained always properly.

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Report maintenance issues to the landlord promptly.

Report maintenance issues to the landlord promptly always.

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Do not cause deliberate or negligent damage whatsoever.

Do not cause deliberate or negligent damage whatsoever intentionally.

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Return the property in its original condition intact.

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Rent & Payment Terms

You are responsible for keeping the property in the same condition as when you moved in — subject to reasonable wear and tear. Neglect is not acceptable and will cost your deposit.

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Keep the property clean and well maintained always.

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Report maintenance issues to the landlord promptly.

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Do not cause deliberate or negligent damage whatsoever.

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Return the property in its original condition intact.

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Respect the Lease Terms

Your lease is a legally binding contract. Breaching its terms — whether knowingly or not — can result in penalties, deposit forfeiture, or early termination of your tenancy agreement.

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Do not sublet without written landlord consent approval.

Do not sublet without written landlord consent approval beforehand.

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Do not make structural alterations without approval.

Do not make structural alterations without approval first.

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Follow any pet, smoking, or noise policies stated.

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Provide the agreed notice period before vacating.

Provide the agreed notice period before vacating clearly.

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Respect the Lease Terms

Your lease is a legally binding contract. Breaching its terms — whether knowingly or not — can result in penalties, deposit forfeiture, or early termination of your tenancy agreement.

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Do not sublet without written landlord consent approval.

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Do not make structural alterations without approval.

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Follow any pet, smoking, or noise policies stated.

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Provide the agreed notice period before vacating.

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Allow Reasonable Access

You have the right to quiet enjoyment, but landlords or authorised agents may access the property for inspections or repairs. Unreasonable refusal can breach your lease.

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Allow access with reasonable advance notice (24–48hrs)

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Facilitate agreed inspection visits promptly always professionally.

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Grant emergency access when genuinely needed

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Be present or arrange access for maintenance work promptly.

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Allow Reasonable Access

While you have the right to quiet enjoyment, landlords and authorised agents may need access for inspections or repairs. Refusing reasonable access breaches your lease.

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Allow access with reasonable advance notice (24–48hrs)

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Facilitate agreed inspection visits promptly always.

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Grant emergency access when genuinely needed.

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Be present or arrange access for maintenance work.

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Be a Good Neighbour

Excessive noise, antisocial behaviour, or disputes with neighbours reflect on your tenancy record and can be grounds for lease termination in cases.

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Observe agreed quiet hours in the building always.

Observe agreed quiet hours in the building always respectfully.

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Dispose of waste properly and responsibly always.

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Respect communal areas and shared facilities always.

Respect communal areas and shared facilities always responsibly.

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Resolve neighbour disputes calmly and early always.

Resolve neighbour disputes calmly and early always respectfully.

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Be a Good Neighbour

Excessive noise, antisocial behaviour, or disputes with neighbours reflect on your tenancy record and can be grounds for lease termination in cases.

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Observe agreed quiet hours in the building always.

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Dispose of waste properly and responsibly always.

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Respect communal areas and shared facilities always.

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Resolve neighbour disputes calmly and early always.

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Vacate Properly at End of Tenancy

How you leave a property is just as important as how you lived in it. A proper move-out protects your deposit and ensures a positive rental reference for future applications.

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Give full written notice by the agreed deadline always.

Give full written notice by the agreed deadline always promptly.

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Clear all personal belongings completely always.

Clear all personal belongings completely always thoroughly.

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Have the property professionally cleaned always.

Have the property professionally cleaned always thoroughly.

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Attend the move-out inspection with the landlord.

Attend the move-out inspection with the landlord promptly.

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Vacate Properly at End of Tenancy

How you leave a property is just as important as how you lived in it. A proper move-out protects your deposit and ensures a positive rental reference for future applications.

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Give full written notice by the agreed deadline always.

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Clear all personal belongings completely always.

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Have the property professionally cleaned always.

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Attend the move-out inspection with the landlord.

Rights and responsibilities go hand in hand. A tenant who understands and fulfils their responsibilities is far more likely to have their rights respected in return. HavenPoint agents are always available to help you navigate any landlord dispute or lease question that arises during your tenancy.

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OUR SERVICES

Everything You Need, In One Place

01

Buying

Navigate the market like a seasoned investor. From shortlisting your ideal properties to legal completion, our agents handle every step with precision and full transparency throughout.

LEARN MORE

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Buying

Navigate the market like a seasoned investor. From shortlisting your ideal properties to legal completion, our agents handle every step with precision and full transparency throughout.

LEARN MORE

01

Buying

Navigate the market like a seasoned investor. From shortlisting your ideal properties to legal completion, our agents handle every step with precision and full transparency throughout.

LEARN MORE

02

Renting

Find your perfect rental with confidence. Verified listings, transparent lease terms, and attentive agents who ensure the right fit for your lifestyle and timeline with ease always guaranteed.

LEARN MORE

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Renting

Find your perfect rental with confidence. Verified listings, transparent lease terms, and attentive agents who ensure the right fit for your lifestyle and timeline with ease always guaranteed.

LEARN MORE

02

Renting

Find your perfect rental with confidence. Verified listings, transparent lease terms, and attentive agents who ensure the right fit for your lifestyle and timeline with ease always guaranteed.

LEARN MORE

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Selling

Turn your property into maximum returns. Professional valuation, premium marketing exposure, and expert negotiation to get the best possible outcome for your asset consistently.

LEARN MORE

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Selling

Turn your property into maximum returns. Professional valuation, premium marketing exposure, and expert negotiation to get the best possible outcome for your asset consistently.

LEARN MORE

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