Landlord

Why walk score matters when looking for a rental property.

By Brad Minhinnick / August 17, 2020 /

If there is one thing COVID has encouraged us to do it is to get out for a walk in our neighbourhood. We have been spending time getting to know our neighbourhoods again, finding hidden beauty, while supporting our local shops and restaurants. Now, there are a few things you may have discovered on your…

Costs you should know about when selling your property in Brisbane.

By Brad Minhinnick / July 27, 2020 /

Selling your house or your investment property is a major step, so it is important that you are prepared before you put the property on the market. Your first thought will probably be the price you would like to sell you house for, second thought may be hiring a sales agent, but do you know…

How the Demand Index can help you better understand the market.

By Brad Minhinnick / June 22, 2020 /

Despite the pandemic there has still been plenty of demand from high-intent buyers looking for the perfect home or investment property. Realestate.com.au has continued to see record all time high audience metrics with 11.9 million people visiting the site in May. With everyone working from home there has been more time to go online and…

How much does it cost to keep an investment property?

By Brad Minhinnick / June 15, 2020 /

You may think the big expense is over when you have paid the deposit and budgeted in the mortgage repayments. However, investment properties do have many ongoing costs that should be budgeted for. This is not to say that investment properties are a bad idea, quite the contrary, the issue is many Australian families jump…

10 tips for buying your first investment property

By Brad Minhinnick / June 8, 2020 /

Investing in property is very popular in Australia due to its high potential returns and relative stability. Of course, there is a first time for everything and property investment is no different. So, to help those looking to get into property investment we have created 10 tips to get you started on the right track.…

8 Important Things Property Investors Should Know Before Investing In Brisbane

By Brad Minhinnick / May 11, 2020 /

With the vast majority of Australia’s investment property advice focusing primarily on the Sydney and Melbourne markets, the differences seen in other states are left unknown. But, with Brisbane becoming increasingly a more attractive market for investment than its southern counterparts, it is important to understand the differences in the Brisbane market. To help investors…

Save Space And Transform Your Rental Property With A Vertical Garden

By Brad Minhinnick / May 5, 2020 /

Looking for a new way to give your rental property’s outdoor spaces a fresh look but don’t have the space for new landscaping? Vertical gardens are a great option. If you have been following architecture trends over the past 5 or so years you will notice a feature many of these new buildings, which are…

Open Letter to Landlords – REIQ

By Brad Minhinnick / April 17, 2020 /

14 April 2020 An Open Letter to Landlords from The Real Estate Institute of Queensland Will the Palaszczuk Government’s Special COVID-19 Protections for Residential Tenants protect you? As the owner of an investment property in Queensland, if you are not already aware of the Palaszczuk Government’s proposed Special COVID-19 Protections for residential tenants and landlords,…

Failure To Check These Key Issues Are Causing Headaches For Investors

By Brad Minhinnick / March 16, 2020 /

Australian buyers know what they want from a property. We know that we want quality finishes, lots of storage space, bench space, and solar panels. Investors know that the more boxes they tick the more applications they will receive, and the higher rental yield they could receive. Afterall, high quality kitchen benches, modern flooring, and…