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
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*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 own a rental property in Brisbane, improving your outdoor space is one of the best investments you can make. Whether your property has a large yard or a small courtyard, landscaping can increase its value and appeal to potential tenants. Studies show that quality landscaping can boost the perceived value of your property
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
The rental market is generally buoyant in much of Queensland. Yet, the standard of property management Brisbane landlords receive is often inefficient. Of course, there are some excellent residential property management companies in the city doing a great job. However, you don’t need to be a big landlord – with dozens of properties in your
Recently, we conducted an in-house questionnaire with our new owners on what makes a good property manager. The answers have provided some insight into some of the factors that they weigh up when building on a property portfolio. In particular, their answers gave insights on how to ensure they find the most appropriate property manager
Anyone who owns investment property will be wanting to know what rental property tax deductions they can claim. When it comes to your investment property, of course you want to maximise your return. The best thing you can do is plan ahead and know what you can claim on tax and what you can’t. Keeping good
