If you own a single investment property and are having an internal tussle about increasing your property portfolio, you might like to read on. Wherever you are, there is a property cycle that is moving to its next phase. Prices may be rising or falling; banks may be making it easier or harder… It’s possibly…
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You may be reading this on a computer, in print, on your phone… in an email, Facebook post or even Instagram feed. The reach that any story has today is vast – news or otherwise. Having the ability to communicate with landlords and tenants through multiple channels can be very powerful and to the benefit…
…A little like it but with a lot less drama! When it comes to finding the right tenant for a property, it’s more than just accepting the first applicant that ticks the boxes. The start of the year is a particularly busy period for rentals. As the New Year often coincides with job changes and…
The weather is well and truly heating up now we’ve welcomed summer, which means an increase in the use of cooling systems across the country and a greater demand on our energy. While there are suggestions of introducing a minimum standard of energy efficiency in rental properties, currently there is no such requirement in legislation.…
You’ve probably been asked this once or twice already. If not, chances are you will hear it shortly. The New Year brings an opportunity to reflect on the ups and downs of the year that has been, and to also look forward to the year ahead. Whether it’s renovating and upgrading your current property, expanding…
Finding the perfect rental price for your investment property can sometimes be tricky. On one hand, you want to ensure your return on investment is positive and you’re generating an income for yourself. On the other hand, your asking price needs to be in line with the local rental market otherwise your property may be…
The weather is well and truly heating up now we’ve welcomed summer, which means an increase in the use of cooling systems across the country and a greater demand on our energy. While there are suggestions of introducing a minimum standard of energy efficiency in rental properties, currently there is no such requirement in legislation.…
You’ve probably been asked this once or twice already. If not, chances are you will hear it shortly. The New Year brings an opportunity to reflect on the ups and downs of the year that has been, and to also look forward to the year ahead. Whether it’s renovating and upgrading your current property, expanding…
Finding the perfect rental price for your investment property can sometimes be tricky. On one hand, you want to ensure your return on investment is positive and you’re generating an income for yourself. On the other hand, your asking price needs to be in line with the local rental market otherwise your property may be…
Do certain suburbs attract certain demographics? There seems to be somewhat of a trend this way and it is usually characterised by tenants’ needs to access certain amenities at certain times in their lives. Your property manager is adept in targeting your property to the right tenant and will often suggest/advise allowing for a broad…