As the New Year kicks in many investors and landlords look for ways to smarten up their investment property. If you want to bring your property into 2019, here are some renovation trends predicted to be big this year.
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.
Did you know property managers can help when you’re buying or selling an investment property? Here are the ways they can use their knowledge, networks and experience to help you buy or sell.
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.
Rental yields really matter for investors as they determine the level of income you receive compared to your investment. We take a look at what affects rental yields and why you need to know about them.
A common way to build a property portfolio is by using your home’s equity to purchase an investment property. We look at what equity is and how to use it to buy a property.
If it makes sense in the market and keeps tenants in your property, lowering the rent on your investment property is worthwhile thinking about. As this case study shows, reducing the rent to remain competitive, particularly if you haven’t been able to find a tenant for a while, can help you lease your property in a challenging market.
Naturally every landlord looks forward to a rent increase, but should you ever agree to a rent reduction? We take a look at when you should consider decreasing the rent on your investment property.
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 advertising campaign is critical in a challenging market. As this case study shows, engaging the services of an experienced property manager to help you get it right can make the difference between a short turnover and a long vacancy.
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.
Tenancy law reform has been introduced in NSW, with changes to rental laws affecting landlords and tenants. Here’s what you need to know.
The third quarter of 2018 was a testing one for Eastern Suburbs property investors, with vacancies rising and rents often falling. But there are some things landlords can take to make sure they stay one step ahead.
Both positive and negative gearing can be beneficial for investors. This article outlines the pros and cons.
A recent Corelogic report shows that the Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs are among the best in the country for rental yield, capital growth and high median rents. Here are the suburbs to consider when buying an investment property.
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.
Buying property through a self managed super fund, or SMSF, is becoming increasingly popular. So how does it work and what do you need to know about buying property through your superannuation?
Maintaining your investment property is one of the key responsibilities for landlords and property managers. As these case studies show, developing good relationships with quality tradespeople protects your investment property and the relationship with your tenant.
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.
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