Owning an investment property can be stressful if you don’t have a good real estate property management company handling it for you. So, it pays to instantly recognise bad property management when you see it.  Because, on the flip side, a great property manager can actually optimise your investment property return.  The right property manager even makes your role as in investment property owner a delight!  At Position One Property, as your property manager, our role is to ensure everything runs…

If you’re renting, you most likely understand the feeling of your living spaces not quite feeling like home. It might be because you’re not sure how long you will be there.  Or, it could be because you don’t know how to make it more homely without alterations. It’s common to feel this way when you're renting.  Fortunately, there are strategies you can use to create a sense of home in your temporary space. At Position One, we want our tenants…

As an investment property owner, do you know what the key responsibilities of a property manager are? At Position One Property, we have over 18 years’ experience and know what we are doing.  Furthermore, we go above and beyond for our clients. But there are some basic property manager duties that ALL property managers should be doing. This article highlights some of their roles and primary obligations. Key property manager responsibilities include: Looking after your valuable asset  Owning and leasing…

Increasing the value of your rental property is relatively easy and an effective way to get the most out of your investment. A small initial outlay can make a significant difference to your return.  We're often asked how to increase rental property value, so we've compiled a list of our favourites.  Here are some of the simplest and quickest ways to increase the value of your rental property.   Don’t ignore the basics Have the carpets professionally cleaned, paying attention…

If you own an investment property, or you’re looking at purchasing one, you’re probably wondering whether you need a property manager or if you can save some money by handling it on your own. But the truth is, self-managing your investment property can end up costing you more than hiring someone who knows what to do and how to do it well. In this article, we highlight the benefits of hiring a professional to manage your property and the potential…

As a tenant you may be obligated to contribute to the water consumption of the property you are renting. Lessors are able to pass on the full water consumption charges to tenants if: the rental premises are individually metered (or water is delivered by vehicle), and the rental premises are water efficient, and the tenancy agreement states the tenant must pay for water consumption. Here are some ways that as an owner and a tenant you can reduce water usage…

Our longevity lies in our over 18 years’ experience in Brisbane property management. Here’s our 5 secrets to property management success and why you should choose Position One Property as YOUR property manager.   Number 5 - Our team conduct open homes This may seem like a no brainer, right? Many property management agencies have given up on conducting open homes and instead rely on tenants booking inspections for your property. This means that if no one books then your…

When a tenancy ends the first thing a tenant usually wants to know is, how do I get my bond back? As a tenant you must to do a “bond clean” or “exit clean” at the end of your lease.   A bond clean or exit inspection clean is the clean that must be done once the tenant (s) has completed their tenancy in order for tenants to get a bond return. For full bond to be returned, the property…

Climate change is becoming an ever-prevalent concern in today’s society. This concern is leading some home owners to invest in solar panels. But, do solar panels increase property value? Do solar panels increase property value? A realestate.com.au survey found that 85% of people believed that solar panels added value to a property with 78 per cent saying that it could be as much as up to $10,000. This figure will depend on the  system installed. Generally, the more panels installed,…

This week is a personal story of struggle and survival, of hardship and pain of the trials and tribulations of buying a renovator’s delight.  But, without the word delight attached to it. Let me start from the beginning.  It was a rainy day and I took my youngest daughter to swimming lessons. My husband went to “check out an auction for a house that he hadn’t seen and definitely wasn’t bidding on”. Let me give you an indication of the…