The tenant-friendly garden
April 22, 2024
Caring for the outside of a property is equally as important as caring for the inside of the property. After all, a property with curb appeal is not only pleasing for tenants, but also for you as the property owner. When searching for a suitable property, a prospective tenant’s focus may be on the house …more »
What makes a property manager?
April 20, 2024
The value of a good property manager can be measured in a number of ways, but ultimately, a good property manager will not only look out for the property, but the wellbeing of the investment as a whole, including you, the landlord. Property management is a multi-disciplinary profession and, in any one day, your property …more »
The why and how of becoming a landlord
April 18, 2024
While being a landlord means you have something in common with most other Australian property investors, the way in which you became a landlord and the ‘why’ behind it may be vastly different. As we know, a lot of time and research goes into the initial purchase of a property: considering the type of property, …more »
HONEY, I SHRUNK THE BATHROOM!
March 28, 2024
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says the size of a typical bathroom has decreased because home renovators and builders are scaling back. HIA is attributing this to affordability concerns and higher mortgage repayments. HIA produces the Kitchen and Bathroom Report, with forecasts and insights into these important areas of the home. While affordability and value …more »
Be aware of risks with battery misuse
March 26, 2024
We are hearing more reports of dangerous incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. While we’re unable to manage exactly what goes in and out of our properties, education surrounding the use – and misuse – of products containing the batteries may be an important step in safeguarding lives and properties. It would be reasonable today to assume …more »
Could autumn be the most productive season in the Aussie calendar?
March 26, 2024
We’re now well and truly into 2024… have you uttered the phrase “I can’t believe we’re almost in April!” yet? All the big summer celebrations have wrapped up, and most of us are well and truly back into routine; we’ve had our fun in the sun and temperatures are starting to shift downward. Business wise, …more »
Why a rental appraisal is important
March 24, 2024
Landlords play a pivotal role in supplying housing to the private sector and with a proportion of landlords choosing to sell, many properties have been taken off market. With one of the most challenging rental market cycles for some time, there is a lot of pressure on landlords to ensure they provide the right property …more »
A NEW BREED OF BUYER’S AGENT
March 21, 2024
Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership worldwide. Approximately 66 per cent of households have a pet. Dogs claim top billing – around 44 per cent of all pets in Australia. Scientists from Konkuk University, in South Korea, scanned the brains of 30 people as they groomed, fed and played with a …more »