UNDER THE ONE ROOF: THE RISE OF MULTI-GENERATIONAL RENTERS
August 31, 2022
Property prices, the cost of living and the balance of work/life mean that the ‘nuclear family’ home is no longer the norm in a lot of scenarios throughout the country. The two parents + children family has changed considerably over the past few decades with households accommodating varied living arrangements. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, …more »
TO STAY OR TO GO?
August 31, 2022
Furnished, unfurnished… deciding how to market your newly purchased or newly vacant investment property is an important step in ensuring that the overall reward as a landlord is met. In some ways a property full of furniture can be the ultimate package for a particular type of renter. For those new to an area, recently …more »
PETS ARE WELCOME
August 31, 2022
Australia has one of the highest levels of pet ownership in the world. Whether they’re furry, fluffy, scaly or feathered, there’s no denying us Aussies love our little – and big – friends. Pets have often been a topic of discussion when it comes to rental properties and opinions are varied, but with 2.4 million …more »
Time to grow
August 1, 2022
Make growth your property investment strategy for this financial year. Why? The current interest rate environment is the most affordable in most people’s recent memory, with little chance that the RBA will take it anywhere near those historic double-digit heights. While investors may not be seeing sharp short term capital gains they have in recent …more »
Worth their weight in gold
August 1, 2022
We know that good tenants are worth their weight in gold. Finding the best way to manage and support both tenants and landlords to ensure the longevity of the relationship is also worth its weight in gold. Having a property manager in your corner is perhaps one of the greatest assets you, as a landlord, …more »
A pest of a problem
August 1, 2022
There are plenty of different types of pests a property owner and tenant may encounter, including cockroaches, ants, spiders, vermin, silverfish, fleas, termites, even snakes and possums. Some can be a little more concerning than others; but still, their presence is often unwelcome and if left untreated can become a real issue and source …more »
Smarter choices make for a smarter property
June 30, 2022
When does the maintenance list end? I hear you ask. And we all know that it never actually does. However, smart, user- and eco- friendly choices can go a long way in sustaining the life of your property. With everything on the up, including rental prices and energy bills, tenants will be looking for other …more »
Managing tenant relationships
June 30, 2022
Like any relationship, developing friendly, mutual and healthy connections is important. Not everyone sees eye-to-eye all the time, and that’s okay, but when conflict does arise it’s best to handle things with a level head. As a landlord, getting to know your tenants personally may seem appropriate – and in some cases, you may already …more »