Landlord

10 ways you can improve tenant retention

By Brad Minhinnick / March 9, 2023 /

What’s not to love about reliable tenants who pay rent on time and live at your property for many years? These can be the tenants that get you the most bang for your buck from your property, and a stable passive income. Long-term tenants are where the money is at for investment properties. Losing tenants…

5 Common mistakes to avoid in your property listing

By Brad Minhinnick / February 7, 2023 /

Your listing is your most important advertising tool for finding tenants for your property. This means getting your listing right is crucial to the success of your investment. To be successful, your listing needs to stand out amongst other properties, connect with potential tenants, and encourage them to come to an inspection. We have seen…

Top 5 things you must know about landlord insurance

By Brad Minhinnick / June 28, 2022 /

Landlord insurance will save you if things go wrong at your investment property. It is a must-have for any property investor. Despite this, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding landlord insurance. What it can cover, what it can’t cover, and when coverage is applied, are all very common questions. While the finer details can…

Are rental property repairs tax deductible?

By Brad Minhinnick / April 11, 2022 /

There will likely be a few times over the course of owning an investment property that you will need to pay for some repairs. Fortunately, this cost can be offset by some great tax benefits investment property owners can have up their sleeve. These tax benefits can help ease the costs of repairs you may…

Property Rental Calculator

By Brad Minhinnick / February 17, 2022 /

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The do’s and don’ts of renting out your granny flat in Brisbane

By Brad Minhinnick / January 10, 2022 /

Granny flats are becoming increasingly more popular across Australia. With home prices increasing dramatically across the country, including in Brisbane, granny flats are seen as an affordable way to have a second home. This is because they are relatively affordable and easy to build. However, there are some caveats that are important to note. As…

A guide to complying with new smoke alarm legislation

By Brad Minhinnick / December 13, 2021 /

With new smoke alarm rules coming in for Queensland properties from 1st January 2022, it is a great time to review them to ensure you are up to date. These new rules are off the back of amendments made to the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990. The amendments have additional obligations regarding the installation…

5 things you must know before selling your investment property with a current tenant

By Brad Minhinnick / December 6, 2021 /

If you are selling your investment property while you have an existing tenancy agreement in place, there are some special requirements you need to follow. Selling your property in this situation requires a balancing act between yourself, and your tenant in order to comply with the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008, and get…

Should you build and lease out a granny flat in your backyard?

By Brad Minhinnick / November 29, 2021 /

Granny flats are becoming extremely popular as a form of property investment across Australia. With land prices skyrocketing in the major cities, properties have become increasingly more expensive to invest in. But, if you live on a big block of land in a desirable area, it can be extremely cost-effective to invest in a granny…