What is a Granny Flat and How Does it Add Value in Brisbane? For many Brisbane landlords, a granny flat can feel like the perfect way to generate extra income or add flexibility to their property. But before you dive in, it’s important to understand what a granny flat actually is, why they’ve become so
Author: claudia.smith
*Disclaimer: The information in all of our articles is of a general nature only and should not be relied upon as advice. You should seek professional advice for your particular circumstances before entering into any transaction.
If you’re a landlord, especially in today’s fast-paced Brisbane rental market, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Do I really need a property manager?” or “What does a property manager actually do for me?” The truth is, owning an investment property can be rewarding – but managing it on your own can be overwhelming, time-consuming, and at
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
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
We’re now officially into winter in Australia. (Yes – South East Queensland does have a spot of winter – at least two days per year!) So, you know what that means. Mould. In fact, mould is not just a problem in our houses in winter in Brisbane. It’s also a problem in the thick of
