tenants
Minimum Housing Standards Have Commenced!
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...
The 5 Most Common Issues for Unnecessary Landlord Stress
Being a landlord should be simple and stress free, however when things go wrong it can be just the opposite. If you have ever been in a stressful landlord situation then it is highly likely it was something to do...
Is your investment property’s rent in line with today’s market?
Rent prices have increased a lot in the last 12 months - are you currently getting the correct market rent for your property? With the drastic changes moving in the market and with median rents climbing over 10% across...
Importance of Property Maintenance: Avoiding Deterioration
In every suburb, at least one property is in a state of deterioration. Driving past older, run-down properties is not unusual in a neighbourhood, especially because Australia has harsh elements that can cause a property's external structure to slowly decay....
Invest in Your Property: Improvements and Renovations Get Better Quality Tenants
Wondering if it's already time to give your investment property a facelift? If you're not certain about the steps, then let us give you an overview of how renovations work. Renovations can either be just “as is” and budget-friendly or...
Landlord Insurance: How Protected is YOUR Property?
There seems to be insurance for almost everything these days (e.g. cars, pets, house, income, travel, etc.). Many Australian households take out cover to insure their assets and income, but drop the ball when it comes to insuring their houses....
Things to Consider to Win a Rental Application
Undeniably, the rental property market can be highly competitive in many areas in Australia. We say this because, often, you will find yourself browsing through a number of apartments that also come with several other renters that are submitting their...
Modern Leasing Techniques to Use to Secure Tenants
As a landlord, living up to your tenant expectations should always be on top of your priorities in order to earn enormous amount of rental income. But how can you do this? How can you keep up and not...
How to Ensure Your Investment Property Will Be Tenanted?
In today’s rental market, keeping up with the competition in terms of price, modern features and lifestyle is important to ensure that your investment property will have a long-term tenant. So if you are considering buying an investment...