Indoor plants are attractive, relaxing, and a great way to personalise your rental. They can also be packed up and taken with you when you move. However, there is much more to some humble houseplants than meets the eye because… these rather special indoor plants have a proven ability to clean the air by absorbing
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How do indoor plants purify air and help to remove toxins? We set out to find out, and learn more about air-purifying plants in general. As an added bonus, these plants can be used to personalise your rental too and create an individual environment that reflects your personality, style, and tastes. How Do Plants Clean
What is gross rental yield, what is a good rental yield, and how can you ensure you do get a good return on your property investment? What’s the difference between gross rental yield and net rental yield? Good questions, and we’ve come up with some great ways to boost your chances of getting a good
Moving out of a rental property… It might seem relatively straightforward because tenants do it regularly. However, without a handy checklist for renters moving out, it might not be quite as simple or straightforward as it sounds! Indeed, when you’re moving there are so many important tasks to remember to do, and details to organise,
Brisbane, and most of Queensland’s east coast, experience severe storms over summer that often bring torrential rain, heavy winds, and severe lightning. These all pose a significant threat to your rental property. The last thing you want, or need, is to endanger the safety of your tenants! You also want to safeguard your investment property
Whilst major infestations and pest control in rental properties usually needs professional attention, ongoing remedial care and maintenance can often be done using less invasive and more eco-friendly methods and products. With that in mind, here are some natural pest control tips for keeping your rental property in tip top, pest free condition: Keep the
The pesky questions of rental property pest control… is it a landlord or tenant responsibility? If you’re a landlord, you probably think pest control in your rental property is your responsibility. If you’re a tenant, you probably also think it’s the landlord’s responsibility! However, it turns out that, in Queensland at least, the truth about
Owning an investment property in today’s real estate market can be an excellent addition to your portfolio. However, it does require effective property management services to ensure optimal returns. Unfortunately, many agencies fail to deliver the level of service that you, as a landlord, deserve. If you find you’re not happy with your current property
Do you have mould problems in your rental property? Want to know how to get rid of mould in your rental property? Unfortunately, some types of mould are cause for serious concern, particularly if the problem is caused by faults with the building itself. In this, our Part III of our series about mould management for
When you’re renting a property, discovering mould in your home can be cause for concern. We covered some of the basic issues about mould in rental properties in PART I of Mould Management For Landlords. Here in Part II, we look at what you can do if your rental property has mould. Ideas on how to
