A break-in can be a stressful experience for tenants and they may feel unsafe after. Both tenants and Landlords have responsibilities which will help make each other feel more secure about the property.Read more
The Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets on Your Rental Property
Allowing pets on your rental property can lead to many rewards as well as some risks. Make sure you consider every aspect of what makes a property pet-friendly.
Understanding A Reasonably Secure Property Rental
Part of your obligation as Property Manager or Landlord is to ensure you provide the tenant with a “reasonably secure” property.
Tax Depreciation Tips for Property Investors
As a property investor, you could be entitled to tax savings by claiming depreciation. To claim this, you’ll need a depreciation schedule.
A tax depreciation schedule is a report with details of the depreciation entitlements available within your investment property. This allows you to enjoy significant tax savings as your property investment grows.
Secrets To A Long-Term Tenancy
If you think you’ve found a star tenant for your rental property, you definitely want to keep them around for as long as possible. Nobody wants long periods of vacancy and having a long-term tenant can give you a sense of security, especially if they’re a reliable one.
Steps to Take When There’s a Change of Shared Tenancy
A shared tenancy is when more than one person is named as tenant on a residential tenancy agreement. In the event that one or more co-tenants may want to make changes to the agreement, you will need to be prepared as Landlord or Property Manager.
Home Staging Tips to Attract Tenants
There are some benefits to staging a rental property, as long as you’re doing it right. You could even end up achieving a higher rent when presenting the property to potential tenants.
Winter Rental Property Maintenance Checklist
As we settle into the winter months, you’ll want to make sure your property is in top condition to keep tenants happy and to avoid wintertime vacancy.
Who Can Change The Locks At Your Rental Property?
There are plenty of good reasons to change the locks at a rental property. For the Property Manager or Landlord, this would mean employing the services of a locksmith.
How to Ensure A Tenant’s Right to Quiet Enjoyment
What is quiet enjoyment in a tenancy and how can you ensure it? Quiet enjoyment is a tenant’s right to enjoy a property as their own home and being entitled to reasonable peace, comfort and privacy.
Tips For Managing Solar Power At Your Rental Property
Not only does solar power benefit the environment, it saves the tenant on electricity bills, making your property even more attractive. Also, according to Queensland legislation, Landlords may be able to claim a bonus.
Tips for Inspecting A Rental Property When a Tenancy Ends
At the end of a tenancy, the Landlord or Property Manager should conduct a thorough inspection of property to see what needs to be taken care of before the start of the next tenancy. Also, this should help in finding issues that the previous tenant should be responsible for.