LANDLORDS

Prepare your investment property for winter

Winter is here and high time to assess your investment property for any potential or existing issues before they worsen. Conducting a basic winter maintenance check will not only protect your tenant, it’ll also safeguard your property and finances.

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Is it time to review your property manager?

The slowdown in the current property market has seen more people renting than before. While this is good news for landlords, supply is still out-performing demand, which means the rental market is in the tenant’s favour.

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How to make your property stand out in an oversupplied rental market

Recently, I met with the owner of a two-bedroom apartment in Neutral Bay who was struggling to attract tenants.

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Is your property manager outsourcing services?

Australian companies have been outsourcing services for years, especially big brands and large corporations.In recent years, small business has jumped on the band wagon to use onshore and offshore outsourcing with the aim to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.

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What are Landlord Rights when Accessing Premises?

During a tenancy, the landlord, property agent or a person acting on the landlord’s behalf can access the leased premises if they provide notice and follow the correct procedures. Typically, access is sought to conduct inspections, complete maintenance, and repairs, or show the property to prospective buyers.

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Managing you own Investment Property – why would you?

“Save money,” they say. “It’s easy,” they say. “Anyone can do it,” they say. On the face of it, ‘they’ appear to have a point. On the face of it! Scratch the Investment Property surface however and there’s a whole untold story behind those glib statements.

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Pet-friendly landlords can earn more in rent

If you have an investment property then you have an interest in the real estate market. If you have an interest in the real estate market then you’ll be fully aware of changes in recent month.

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Illegal Subletting: The Issues and Risks for Property Owners

In suburbs across every Australian capital city, and in almost every major holiday destination along the East Coast, you can find a short-term rental property listed through Airbnb.

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Managing Your Investment Property Lease Renewal During the Holidays

Over December and January is a tough time to lease an investment property. With vacancy rates peaking early in the New Year, tenants have more choice and are in a better position to negotiate.

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