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Over recent years there has been a growing trend in investors opting to self-manage their investment properties. There are said to be around 1.7 million property investors in Australia and of these, one in three will attempt to self-manage their property because they think it is easy to do so and cuts the agents fees […]

According to CoreLogic’s Profile of the Australian Residential Property Investor, the value of people’s wealth held in real estate assets is worth more than superannuation funds and listed stocks. While the economy and property market are in an uncertain place, now is a better time than ever to review your investment strategy to ensure you’re […]

Property investing, like any other journey in life, has learning curves. The longer you’re in the game, the more you understand based on experience and the mistakes you might make along the way. For first time investors, some common mistakes can impact the growth of your portfolio and subsequently stop you from reaching your goals. […]

Routine inspections are an important part of keeping your property in good condition at all times. It’s an effective way for your property manager to view any maintenance requests in person and check that your tenant is looking after your property. While your tenant probably isn’t deliberately letting things slide, a routine inspection can help […]

As a rental provider, you probably know the regular expenses you need to cover for your investment property. These expenses might include your management fees, body corporate fees if you own a unit, apartment or townhouse, rates and larger jobs such as replacing appliances or floor coverings. But what about those expenses you haven’t thought […]

When it comes to renovating specific rooms in your rental property for higher returns, some rooms will deliver better results than others. There are certain rooms in a home that, when in pristine condition, will maximise your rental returns. Projects such as updating a kitchen are a relatively large investment, while things like freshening up […]

There are a range of tools and resources available to rental providers to help them find quality renters. Databases such as NTD or TICA can be a helpful resource to check and determine if prospective renters have any “black marks” against their names. This article provides an overview of tenancy databases and how they can […]

Gardens are a great feature to add to a property. Not only does it give a home curb appeal and create a sense of tranquillity in a backyard or courtyard, but it can be another feature that attracts prospective renters. While a beautiful garden can attract quality renters, you need to make sure the garden […]

Does the idea of having pets at your rental property send a shiver up your spine? You maybe asking yourself, what if the pet damages our property? or what if a noisy bark upsets the neighbours? There’s a few things to think about, and it may seem easier to just not want pets at your […]