Create a better, safer renting
experience for your customers
Skippy Bond Guarantees give you a marketing edge with renters and landlords,
that improves conversions, reduces costs and enhances investment returns.
that improves conversions, reduces costs and enhances investment returns.
Increase renter demand
Lower move in costs attract more tenants
Less downtime
Properties rent faster
Reduced workload
No more bond lodgements
How it works?
Renters apply for a Skippy Bond Guarantee – Skippy assesses them on a range of factors such as income, location, employment and age
Skippy Approves a Bond Guarantee – We will contact the agent or landlord to get their approval to use this product. This is all handled digitally
The Bond Guarantee is issued – The renter, property manager and landlord are
issued with a bond guarantee from Skippy for the life of the lease
issued with a bond guarantee from Skippy for the life of the lease
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.