While the flexibility of month-to-month might appeal to some, renewing the lease has a number of benefits for both landlords and tenants.

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Since April 2020, the impact of COVID-19 on Sydney’s rental market has continued to be a challenging one for investors. However, you can beat the trend with a strong marketing campaign that attracts great tenants and gets it leased.

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It’s not uncommon for landlords to realise they’ve made the wrong choice by selecting an agency that falls short of expectations. Here are five warning signs it's time to change agencies.

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Keeping the value of your investment property high requires ongoing focus and attention, but many landlords find this challenging. Read our top tips to maintain the value of your investment property.

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Based on research and our own experience, we know that word of mouth is so important in finding the right professionals and companies to look after your investment portfolio. So how do you know when to refer?

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With 2021 seeing an increase in tenants at home opens in Sydney's East, standing out from the crowd is essential.

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Many people have had experience with property managers in some capacity, whether as a tenant or an investor. We take a look at the essential responsibilities of property managers and how they should add extra value.

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If you were given the option to pay a higher, or lower rate for your electricity, and there were no strings attached for paying the lower rate, which would you choose?

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As strata schemes control building maintenance and resident behaviour in apartment buildings or townhouses, it’s essential for tenants to understand their rights, responsibilities and how strata schemes affect them.

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Strata title was introduced to Australia in 1961 and remains the most common way of managing apartment or townhouse ownership in Australia. Our strata guide for landlords will help you to understand what you need to know about strata schemes and how they operate.

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We share the benefits for landlords and tenants for renewing a lease vs continuing the agreement on a month-to-month basis.

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Good tenants are essential to a positive rental experience for landlords, but how do you know if you have found one? And more importantly, if you have, how do you keep them?

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In a time of crisis, you need an experienced and knowledgeable property manager on your side. If you are dissatisfied with your agency, then it's time to look elsewhere.

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Maintenance requests are one of the key responsibilities for landlords so reliable tradespeople are a must. We take a look at why it’s important to build good relationships with tradies and how to go about it.

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Renting a property is fairly self-explanatory. But what happens when a roof leaks, damaging your property and the tenant's possessions? Remove the headache with these top property management tips to keep you and your tenant happy.

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Allowing pets in rental properties has long been contentious for both landlords and tenants. We take a look at what to consider about having pets in apartments, strata by-laws and how tenants and landlords can reach an agreement on pets.

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When buying an investment property, you’re likely to spend time and resources finding a property that will add value over time and maximise your initial outlay. But the work doesn’t end once you’ve found the perfect property. Here are our top tips to maintain the value of your investment property.

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We’ve put together a checklist for landlords on what you need to take care of before Christmas, so everyone can enjoy a stress-free summer break.

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Many renovators don’t realise their choices of fixtures, fittings and materials will ultimately affect the size of their annual tax return. Instead of trying to save money by tackling DIY work, there are smarter ways to increase your result without additional hard labour.

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In recent years, the property management industry has seen several start-ups emerge that aim to change commission-based fee structures and service models. But when low cost typically means low service, what does this mean for investors looking for the right property manager?

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Tenants’ expectations are higher today than they were in the past. With increasing competition among landlords to find great tenants, it’s important to make sure your property contains the features tenants are looking for in a home.

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Property inspections are a key part of renting out your investment property so it’s important that you understand your rights and responsibilities. We take you through the legal elements of property inspections, as well as what we’re looking for in an inspection to keep your property in the best possible condition.

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A lack of communication is a common complaint both landlords and tenants make about their property managers. But it doesn't have to be this way. We look at why that’s the case and what your property manager should be doing to keep you in the loop.

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Good tenants are essential in maintaining the value of your investment property, but how do you find the right one? Here are our top tips to attract the right tenant for your investment property.

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Choosing a quality property management specialist with years of experience in the industry is going to save you money in the foreseeable future. Here are the questions you should be asking.

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