Property Managers
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Increased Income
Less downtime and increased affordability for tenants
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Enhanced security
More protection for landlords
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Marketing advantage
Increased tenant interest and conversions
Renters
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Lower move in costs
Save an average of $1,500 a year
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Easy Sign Up
All private tenants can access Skippy regardless of income
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Added security
higher coverage than a traditional bond
Bringing you the best deposit alternative on the market.
About Skippy
Renting a property should be a great experience for renters, landlords and managers. We started Skippy to make renting better for everyone, by offering our customers more convenience, more safety and money in your pocket.
Our mission is to make rental bond guarantees to become an industry standard that makes renting easier and more affordable, while also ensuring landlord’s investments are protected.
Get more residents in the door
FAQ
How does a Skippy Bond Guarantee work?
A Skippy Bond Guarantee provides coverage up to the total value of the bond paid at the commence of the lease, for the life of the lease. Renters pay Skippy a Bond Guarantee fee at the commencement of their lease
Why is Skippy better than a traditional bond?
Skippy provides enhanced security and affordability to renters and landlords. Enabling tenants to save more money, and enhance rental affordability. Skippy supports property managers by making renting faster, safer, reducing downtime and increases rental income for landlords.
What does Skippy Bond Guarantee cover?
Unpaid rent, minor repairs and other costs claimable against a traditional bond are paid by Skippy up to the bond amount.
How do landlords/property managers access Skippy?
When the renter applies for a Skippy Bond Guarantee, we will contact the property manager to get their approval to use the bond cover. We will issue the property manager and/or landlord with a contract and certificateof guarantee which they can sign with the renter.
What if I have room mates?
Only one Skippy Bond Guarantee is needed per property. The guarantee covers the full amount of the bond, and will be in the tenants names. Shared houses can split the cost like a utility bill.
What are the income/credit requirements?
Skippy is not a loan, it is a bond guarantee which is provided to renters regardless of income or credit rating. Skippy will provide rental guarantees to any private renter as long as the landlord and/or property manager also approves their using the Skippy Bond Guarantee.
Bringing you the best deposit alternative on the market.
