Prepare your property for the rental market. It’s a daunting thought allowing strangers to move into your home. For your own peace of mind, it’s important to secure quality tenants, tenants you can trust to look after the property. Finding the perfect tenant starts with the presentation...
Great water saving tips! Droughts have ravaged much of Queensland throughout the year with some towns predicted to run out of water before Christmas. The lack of rain has had a devastating impact on these affected communities, so it’s crucial we all do our bit to...
Prepare to be invaded this summer by an onslaught of creepy crawlies! The dry winter weather seems to have brought on the bug season a little earlier than normal as they scurry around in search of food and water. In this blog, we’ve put together a...
With almost two-thirds of Australian households owning a pet, it’s no wonder rental properties that allow pets are in such high demand. However, when you take a quick scroll through the rental listings, the dreaded “No Pets” appears on almost every advertisement. So why are landlords so...
Styling and staging a property for sale is rapidly becoming one of the most important aspects of the marketing process. Television shows such as “The Block” have increased popularity in styling and staging by proving time and again that a well-presented property will sell for more...
For many tenants, routine inspections are the bane of their existence! They’re up there with other painful chores like going to the dentist and getting your car serviced. So why do we have them? Well, not only do routine inspections provide the owner with peace of...
For most investors, their property is their biggest asset. So it can be an overwhelming thought to let complete strangers into your home and expect them to look after it. Whilst most tenants are decent humans, sometimes you hear the occasional “Tenants gone bad story” on...
Handing over the keys to your property manager can be a daunting task for any investor! Choose the right property manager and you can look forward to a regular rental income, quality tenants and a well-maintained property. If you choose the wrong property manager however, you...
As we head towards the busy Easter period, the rental property market also tends to slow down. Prospective tenants may decide to put their house hunting on hold as families are away during the school holidays and new job opportunities won’t commence until after the...