Property Management
Across Australia attitudes towards homeownership have been slowly changing. Through a combination of factors, including housing affordability in certain cities and a desire for younger people to live closer to cities, more Australian’s are choosing to rent. For some Australians, renting is seen as a cheaper alternative to purchasing a home, offering flexibility and greater…
You may be in a position where you need to increase the cashflow from your rental property, or you have found that it is worth a lot more than you have been currently renting it out at. This is quite common when dealing with an investment property and it always raises a big question when…
Whether it be ocean, park, river or city, we all love a good view out of the windows of our home. It can drastically change our perception of a property, turning an otherwise standard apartment or home into a goldmine. We are all just view crazy! This is great for property investors though. If you…
It is tempting to go it alone as a landlord when managing your property. Many investors have considered this at one time or another. If you have secure tenants who pay on time every week, always leave the property in perfect condition, and nothing breaks how hard could it be? Things rarely go exactly as…
Investment properties are there to serve your needs and grow your wealth for your future. Whether this is through increased cash flow or overall capital growth as we mentioned in this previous article. A part of that cycle of wealth generation sometimes involves selling your property. There are many reasons you could want to sell…
Local, corner agencies used to be vital for anyone looking to rent, buy or find a property manager. Previously you would need to stop by all the local agencies, look at their listings in the window and then talk to an agent. All of this was before you could even inspect the property, not to mention agents…
The apartment rental market in Australia has sky-rocketed. While property prices are plummeting, apartment rent remains relatively stable, especially in places like Brisbane or the Gold Coast. This demand has been led by an increased number of Australians wanting to live closer to the city, whether this is for work or for lifestyle. Apartments tend…
Smoke alarms are extremely important safety devices. Without a smoke alarm the risk of death, caused by fire in your home, is THREE TIMES greater than if you do have one installed. In Queensland around three-quarters of all home fire deaths occur in homes that do not have smoke alarms. Around 50% of all deaths…
When you purchase an investment property, you’re not buying it in the hopes of barely scraping by. It’s exactly what it says it is… an INVESTMENT. You want to make money from it and you’re most likely wanting to grow your property portfolio to enjoy now and in your retirement. You have probably looked at…