Landlord

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…

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…

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…

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…