Believe it or not, we’re already in December — Christmas is around the corner, Brisbane’s storm season has well and truly arrived, and we’re seeing exactly what we see every year:
🌧️ constant rain
⚡ lightning and thunder
🌬️ trees coming down
💧 roof leaks appearing
🔥 air conditioners pushed to their limits
This is the time of year when maintenance requests spike, storms cause unpredictable damage, and trades start winding down for their own Christmas break.
If you’re a landlord, what you do right now will determine how smoothly your property performs over the next 6–8 weeks.
🌪️ Why December Is the Riskiest Time of Year for Property Maintenance
From early December through to mid-January, Brisbane experiences:
At the same time:
This is exactly why pre-Christmas preparation matters.
🧰 Trades Are About to Hit “Holiday Mode”
Within the next 2–3 weeks, most trades in Brisbane will stop taking on new jobs.
Not because they don’t want to help — but because they’re simply trying to finish what they already have booked before the holidays.
At Pure Real Estate, we’ve already contacted all of our core trades and confirmed:
This means when something goes wrong (and December almost guarantees it will), we already know exactly who to call and how quickly they can respond.
🔦 Our Holiday Emergency Protocol (So You’re Never Left in the Dark)
We put a full emergency structure in place each year to protect both landlords and tenants:
1. Pre-arranged emergency trade coverage
Electricians, plumbers, locksmiths, roofers — we know exactly which contractors are available every day of the Christmas break.
2. Storm-season readiness
We prioritise issues like roof leaks, flooding, fallen limbs, and electrical faults.
3. Clear communication with tenants
Tenants receive direct information on:
This decreases panic calls and ensures emergency trades are used appropriately.
4. Clear Team Escalation Paths & Holiday Rosters
We don’t go offline over Christmas.
Pure Real Estate operates a structured roster system, so every team member knows:
Tenants also receive a clear communication path so they know exactly how to report maintenance issues, even if it’s Christmas Day.
Nothing gets lost. Nothing gets delayed.
It’s calm, organised, and ensures your property stays protected.
🏠 What Landlords Should Do Right Now
December is not the time to leave things for “next week.”
Here’s what we recommend:
✅ 1. Approve outstanding maintenance immediately
Small issues today become major issues during storms.
✅ 2. Ensure gutters and drains are cleared
Blocked gutters cause 90% of storm-related water ingress problems.
✅ 3. Get your air conditioner serviced
They don’t fail on cool days — they fail on Boxing Day during a heatwave.
✅ 4. Review your insurance policy
Ensure storm and water damage are fully covered with the right excess.
✅ 5. Make sure tenant contact details are updated
So emergency trades can access the property quickly.
✅ 6. Speak with your property manager before Christmas
If your tenant is vacating in January or February, now is the time to start advertising.
(We cover this in Blog #2.)
🎁 Final Word
December is one of the most unpredictable periods of the year — storms, heat, limited trades, and holiday shutdowns all collide at once.
But with the right preparation (and the right property manager), you can get through the holiday period smoothly, cost-effectively, and without unnecessary stress.
At Pure Real Estate, we’ve already organised our trades, our rosters, and our emergency protocols to keep your property fully protected throughout the Christmas and New Year period.
👉 Want us to complete a pre-Christmas maintenance check on your property?
Contact Pure Real Estate today and we’ll make sure your investment is ready for the holiday season.