Tenant

A Guide To Fixed Term Leases

By Brad Minhinnick / September 23, 2019 /

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…

Who Is Responsible For Maintenance And Repairs?

By Brad Minhinnick / September 9, 2019 /

Keeping a property in great condition through maintenance and repairs can be hard work. But, with the tenant, landlord and property manager all working together the property will remain in excellent condition. There are many different elements to a property that needs maintenance and occasional repairs. Whether this is the gardens, drains, gutters, plumbing, air…

Tips on Appliance Repair and Replacement Legislation

By Brad Minhinnick / June 24, 2019 /

All too often Property Owners will consider inserting a special condition into the tenancy agreement regarding appliances, against the advice of their Property Manager. These special agreements state that, should an appliance cease operating during the tenancy, the Landlord will not repair or replace them. This type of clause can shock tenants when they find…

4 Reasons Why Corner Agencies Aren’t Top Priority

By Brad Minhinnick / May 27, 2019 /

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…

Don’t Be A Fool – Change Your Smoke Alarm Battery April 1st

By Brad Minhinnick / April 1, 2019 /

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…

Tenant Advice: How To Secure A Rental Property

By Brad Minhinnick / February 5, 2019 /

Imagine you have spent countless evenings scrolling through realestate.com.au and domain.com.au on the hunt for the perfect new place to move into. You’ve narrowed your search down to a handful of properties and have arranged inspections with each of the property managers. After the inspections, you’ve found a property you love and so you eagerly…