Accom Port Douglas is able to offer a comprehensive range of permanent rental properties. Fixed term tenancy agreements can be negotiated for periods exceeding 90 days.

Whilst it is not feasible to list every dwelling, as a rule the following criteria dictate the weekly rental rates in Port Douglas; it may appear that rents here are high in comparison to the national average. This can be attributed to higher demand over supply and a very buoyant employment market.

Alternatively, if your intention is to make Port Douglas your home for the long term, consider the benefits of being an owner occupier. Property Shop Port Douglas lists local residential properties that are for sale, as well as investment and commercial properties.

Location: Generally the nearer the property is to Macrossan Street or Four Mile Beach, the higher the rental rate. As is the case in most towns, the central and beach locations are the most popular. Because Port Douglas spreads some 6km from the centre there are excellent private bus services offering regular transportation. Alternatively, the relatively flat terrain makes bicycles a popular form of getting around.

Facilities and Chattels: Properties are furnished to varying degrees; although very few are without white goods and tropical fans. Pools are an obvious draw and attract higher rates as do properties with air conditioning. We encourage our landlords to update furnishings and fittings as appropriate. There is also a maintenance programme in place, which ensures standards are kept at a high level.

Age: Port Douglas was a sleepy little town until 15 years ago and new developments have mushroomed, consequently there are very few old properties left. The majority of these stylish resorts, villas and apartments have been built with the holidaymaker in mind, which has unfortunately led to a shortage of residential property. However, there are a couple of developers who have had the foresight to specialise in new accommodation designed for the permanent market and we are fortunate enough to represent them.

Pets: On the whole because of the tropical environment owners discourage the keeping of pets, therefore a property that has license for pets is in demand, these tend to be villas and houses.

Length of Lease: Generally, the term of the contract plays a significant part in deciding the rental price but there are severe penalties attached to prematurely "dropping out" of any lease.

Due to the prolific movement of the of the work force it is impossible to predict availability over anything more than a 7 day period for this reason we recommend that every effort is made to keep in contact with us up to arrival.

We offer our owners a superior service and assure them of certain conditions, which will be kept when we consider any application for any rental in excess of 90 days.

• Firstly a bond, equivalent to 4 weeks rent must be lodged with the Residential Tenancies Authority, and two weeks rent to be paid in advance.
• Tenants are required to establish that they are of good character, are able to afford the rental and that they are stable so it is necessary to be able to provide bona fide references to our property manager when making an application for tenancy.

Accom Port Douglas will complete thorough inspections prior and post tenancies therefore assuring the owner and tenant a full understanding of the rights and responsibilities of both parties.