Landlord

Rental reform has been a hot topic in Queensland for the past 2 years. The State Government has been working with a range of stakeholders to design and deliver this reform. As with most reforms, there are winners and losers, and unfortunately, landlords will have reduced contractual rights as a result of these reforms. With…

Buying your dream home or investment property should be both a wonderful and exciting time. So, let’s make sure it isn’t ruined by nasty shocks after you have signed on the dotted line. It is vital that you have every nook and cranny of the property thoroughly inspected before your purchase the home. One of…

Technology in real estate is constantly evolving and growing. This is especially true thanks to Covid. With many traditional methods of real estate thrown out the door, innovations, that once were at the fringe of the industry, came to the forefront. The best part about the adoption of these new technologies was that they worked…

The rental market is very competitive, so to attract the best tenants you need to know what changes are advantageous to helping your property stand out. There are many obvious renovations you can make to bathrooms, kitchens, or even cupboard spaces. However, what is often not thought of is lighting. A simple lighting change can…

As a landlord, you have a lot of rights and responsibilities which are important to know about before renting your property to tenants. Among these is the rental bond. The rental bond is an important right that landlords receive in order to provide themselves some protection, should the tenancy agreement be broken in specific ways.…

It is a question that has crossed many property owners’ minds when their previous tenant moves out. Is changing the locks a necessary safety precaution, or is it unnecessary after every tenancy? Often many tenants may have cut multiple sets of keys to give to family, friends, and partners. While most of these should be…

A tenant being unable to pay the rent is not a position any landlord wants to end up in. However, if it does happen it is important to follow the correct procedures to reduce risk on yourself and your investment. Having a tenant pay on time is important for most property owners. This is because…

If you have a prospective new tenant, it is vital that you do a thorough screening before signing anything. This process can help in the decision making process, allowing you to feel more confident in choosing this tenant. A part of this is going through and contacting the tenant’s references. By being thorough here you…

With the property market in Brisbane seeing massive levels of growth recently, it can be very tempting to rush out and buy a property. The property market works in cycles, and often as it starts to grow, more people jump onto the rise to avoid having to pay potentially even higher prices in the future.…