Project: Investment Property
March 5, 2024
You’ve set your plan in motion, gained the right advice, been to the banks and purchased your first (or second or third) investment property – congratulations! Now to get it ready to lease. First call: to renovate, rejuvenate or rent. The idea that any property can be a rental is true, to some extent, but …more »
Growing portfolios
March 5, 2024
Recent figures have revealed there are 11 million residential dwellings in Australia, with 56.7% of Australian household wealth held in housing. Interestingly, earlier figures (2022-21 financial year) found the jump from single property investors to dual property investors to be quite significant, with the former being 71.48% and 18.86% the latter. Not surprisingly the more …more »
The right tenant
March 5, 2024
Is the perfect tenant out there? They might be! Even better, you might be one of the lucky ones to already have a caring, responsible and respectful person living in your property. With record low vacancy rates, it is without doubt a challenging time for those seeking a rental property. Property managers often receive an …more »
Changing demographics
January 25, 2024
Let’s talk age. Where are generations living? Why is important to note? And how does it affect property investors? Australia’s demographics are changing and for keen property investors understanding the link between who is renting and where they are renting is particularly influential when it comes to decisions surrounding the purchase of property. Not everyone …more »
Addressing property concerns promptly
January 25, 2024
If you ignore a problem, chances are it will get bigger. Thankfully, property managers are in the world of fixing, not ignoring. When a tenant makes contact about an issue with their rental property, your property manager will be the first point of contact. From here the course of action may vary, depending on …more »
Making a safe splash this summer
January 25, 2024
If you have ever owned a pool, you’ll undoubtedly be well aware of the importance of not only maintaining the condition of pool itself to ensure it is looking and working its best, but also the importance of ensuring it is a safe space within the property. While a pool in the home brings …more »
Great Southern Land
December 13, 2023
While we’re pretty lucky to don thongs, enjoy a barbeque at the beach and let the day easily turn to night over the holiday period, summertime in Australia can often cop the extremities of weather cycles, from heat waves to torrential rain to bushfires. It’s normal to expect at least a few high alert conditions …more »
Weathering economic storms
December 13, 2023
The last few years have been tumultuous for property investors and with some big shifts in the market, it can be hard to keep up with what’s happening and how it impacts you directly. Thankfully, no longer do we have to rely only on intimate (and often expensive) property investing seminars for information, with up …more »