RENTING
Ready to be a landlord? Answer these 6 questions to find out
At Stills Properties, we love well renovated properties with beautiful fixtures and fittings. In fact we always emphasis these features in our professionally taken advertising photography because it helps to secure high quality tenants.
Property Upgrades
Sometimes people become landlords because they are moving interstate or to a regional area. Others become landlords on behalf of their aging parents who might be moving to supported care. In either case, it can be difficult to know where to start – especially if you suspect the property may need some updates to maximise rental returns.
Advertising your property
Regardless of whether you’re a tenant or a landlord, you’re probably aware there is stiff competition to secure a good tenant. With so many apartments and units for lease, landlords need to present their property in the most positive light to stand out from the crowd – and it begins with your online advertising.
Selling vs Renting
Investing in property should be considered a medium to long-term investment. The market will go up and down over the years, but a well-positioned and maintained investment property should appreciate in value while your tenants help to repay your mortgage.
Maintenance Tips to Reduce Vacancy
Depending on your area, the Sydney rental market is competitive for landlords at the moment. But it is possible for landlords to buck the trend. Discover our 4 top tips to improve and enhance the appeal of your investment property so you can get great tenants faster.
How to Choose a Property Manager
When you purchase an investment property it’s tempting to ask the selling agent’s company to manage it for you. But are their property managers the right fit for you?
Six month moratorium on residential tenancy evictions during COVID-19
The NSW Government is introducing an interim 60-day stop on landlords seeking to evict tenants due to rental arrears as a result of COVID-19, together with longer six month restrictions on rental arrears evictions for those financially disadvantaged by COVID-19.
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.
Pro-active Property Manager succeeds in tough rental landscape
Every Property Manager will easily recognise the snapshot above is from Domain’s website. From 12/09/18. It’s current. This is Sydney’s rental market right now.