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.
Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs consistently perform well for property, achieving high capital growth and rental yields. We take a look at some of 2018’s top investor hot spots in Sydney’s East.
While some investors are happy with one property, others look to build their investment portfolio as quickly as possible. Here’s how to know when the time is right to add to your property portfolio.
Recent data shows that the Eastern Suburbs dominate Sydney’s most-searched suburbs for rentals. We take a look at the suburbs that made the top 10 and why they’re a good investment for buyers.
The first half of 2018 has been relatively stable for the Eastern Suburbs, with a flatter market presenting good opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Find out more in our quarterly market report for investors in Sydney’s East.
The Commonwealth and NSW Government’s 2018 Budgets did not target property investors directly, but some of the measures the government announced may have an impact on them.
Strata is the most common way of managing apartment or townhouse ownership in Australia. As these case studies show, utilising the services of a professional property manager with knowledge about strata schemes can help when issues arise.
Strata title is the most common form of apartment or townhouse ownership in Australia, so it’s essential for landlords to understand. Here’s what you need to know about leasing your property in a strata scheme.
Investors often focus on apartments, not recognising some of the benefits houses can offer in an investment portfolio. Here are the pros and cons of houses and apartments for investment properties.
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.
For some investors, landlord insurance may seem like an unnecessary additional cost however, as these case studies show, protecting your important financial is vital.
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