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New rules around minimum housing standards for new and renewed tenancies have come into effect as of 1st September, 2023, and will apply to all tenancies from 1st September 2024.  This new legislation contains some standards that you may find...

There are many landlord rights and responsibilites for a new investor, or even an experienced one, to understand when it comes to gaining success in real estate investing. Rental property investment success relies on understanding your basic rights and responsibilities...

Already planning that exciting move into your first or new home? Or maybe you're wondering if you’ve ticked off everything you need to do before finalising your purchase? If you are, then this pre-settlement checklist may help you identify what...

Like any investment, knowing WHEN to sell your rental property can be a tricky call to make. You may consider possibly selling; when your local market has had big gains, or when your rental property is costing too much in...

Have you submitted your tenancy application and are now waiting for approval? Like most people in the rental market who have applied, you have now entered the “waiting game”. While at this stage, the Property Manager is trying to determine...

Although you can buy, sell, or invest in a property at any stage of your life, for many, this decision is usually dependent or tied to something larger or a major life event that influences the family dynamics (i.e. a...

Do you feel anxious each time your electricity bill arrives? Even if you have tried to be vigilant about your power usage, the total amount due can sometimes still be unexpected and a huge pain in your pocket. With that,...

Wondering why Pet-Proofing Your Rental is Important?  You may have paid a pet bond of $260, but this isn’t really enough if you have pets leaving under your roof. This is because when your pets cause damage to the property,...

Working from home has now become the trend; be it from a kitchen table or a desirable home office space, here are some of the essential must-have items for your work station:   STABLE AND RELIABLE INTERNET CONNECTION For starters,...