Winter is here, bringing specific considerations and challenges for local investment properties. Here’s what landlords need to do to prepare their property for winter.
Eastern Suburbs rentals can attract a lot of interest, so it’s important for prospective tenants to stand out from the crowd. Here’s how to make your rental application stand out so you can secure your dream rental.
Tensions between landlords and tenants are common. Here are the main complaints landlords and tenants have about each other, as well as how to manage them.
Vacancy rates are high across Sydney, providing a challenge for investors in the Eastern Suburbs. Here’s what landlords need to know about what vacancies rates are and how to reduce them.
It’s not uncommon for landlords to regret their choice of property manager, but it’s never too late to make a change. Here are the warning signs of a low-service property management company and why you should change agencies.
A lot of people have dealt with property managers either as a renter or a landlord, but not everyone truly understands the role and the value a great property manager can bring. Here’s what to expect from Taylors Property Management, and how we may be just a little bit different.
Advertising your property is right at the top of the list of factors to consider when renting your property in a tough market. Here’s how to maximise renter interest in your property with smart advertising strategies.
By law, leases in NSW can be up to 98 years, but does the length of a lease actually affect the length of the average tenancy? We take a look at the data.
With everyone on holidays from late December, there’s a lot of preparation required to get your investment property summer-ready. Here’s a checklist for landlords heading into the summer break.
Tenants and landlords have different perspectives, so how do they find middle ground on common issues? We look at the most common tenant and landlord questions and how to deal with them.
Rent increases are a normal part of any tenancy, but they’re not always welcomed by the tenant. Here’s what to do if your tenant wants to leave because of a rent increase.
Word of mouth is an important way for homeowners to find good property specialists in their area, but how do you know when to refer your property manager to your friends and family? Here, we look at the value of referrals and how to know when you should refer.
A good marketing campaign can make all the difference in finding the right tenant for your property, but it’s even more critical in a challenging market. Here’s how to make your investment property stand out from the crowd.
In areas with a building boom, you run the risk of an oversupply of rentals. So how can landlords in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs overcome these rental market challenges and come out on top?
New start-ups have joined the property management industry, offering flat fees at a lower cost. But what impact does this have on landlords and the value of their investment?
There are many requirements or obligations a landlord needs to be on top of when renting their property to tenants. Here’s what you need to know.
Maximising your rental return is a key part of owning an investment property, but where should you start? We take a look at ways to boost rental return and why you should use a property management specialist to help you.
Choosing the right property manager is important for your investment, but it’s easy to get wrong when there’s so much to consider. Here’s how to find a good property management company from the start.
Maintenance is a key part of any tenancy, so finding reliable and trustworthy tradespeople is essential. Here’s why it’s important to build strong relationships with tradies and how to go about it.
The majority of Australian apartment buildings fall under strata schemes, but tenants often don’t understand strata or know how it affects them. Here’s our tenant’s guide to strata.
At the end of a lease, tenants and landlords can choose to sign on for another fixed-term period or go month-to-month. Read on for the difference between the two and what the benefits are of renewing your lease.
Landlord insurance is an extra cost that some landlords would prefer to avoid, but it’s essential in protecting both yourself and your property from a range of possible exposures. Here’s what you need to know about landlord insurance and why it’s important.
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.
Having a pet in a rental property can be a bone of contention between landlords and tenants. Here’s what both sides need to know about having pets in apartments and how to negotiate.
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