Every rental property owner wants tenants who pay their rent on time and take good care of the dwelling, so Brisbane rental properties need to be presented to the market with this goal in mind. In our local marketplace in current times, good tenants are discerning. They are unwilling to accept a rental that does
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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.
It is surprising that some property sellers are still reluctant to list their properties online. Most real estate search activities today start exactly there! Rather than embrace the latest marketing techniques they still prefer a couple of photographs in the window of the local real estate agent. Minimal spending on advertising is often a goal.
The sub-tropical winters in Brisbane are mild and balmy compared to winters in other parts of the globe. We do have agreeable temperatures during the daytime and above freezing temperatures at night. However, the winters here can still wreak havoc on your Brisbane property, whether a rental investment or your own home. Heavy rainstorms
Have you ever wondered why there is a need for property management in Australia? We live in a privileged society, with a highly regulated property industry. Property and tenancy legislation is in place. And, we have protection offered to both tenants and landlords. All around the country, including right here in Brisbane, we have a
At Position One, we love Queenslanders! As a professional property management specialist in Brisbane, we confess that we have a passion for Queenslander style houses. We love matching these gorgeous character homes with people who also have a passion to live in them. If you have a Queenslander style house for rent in Brisbane, we’d
Each property management agency may charge different property management fees for their services. You really do need to know what you are paying for. Appointing the right property manager can mean a big difference to your property success. The right property manager can make your property a great investment. The wrong choice means the opposite,
Like the retail industry, buying and selling real estate is built around providing a product or service to the customer. Just like retail, it is the process of identifying something people need or desire and providing them with that item. It also involves daily interaction with people, most of whom are polite, friendly and a
Interest rates in Australia have remained at unusually low levels for several years. Many home owners with existing mortgages took advantage of the situation by continuing to pay their original repayments, negotiated when interest rates were much higher. As a result, they have cut years off the term of their mortgage and saved thousands of
Whether you rent out one house, or manage a broad property portfolio, you will soon realise that keeping the same tenants pays. Retaining existing tenants reduces the financial overheads caused by searching for new tenants and preparing a property for show. Conversely, replacing reliable and responsible tenants with an unknown quantity also contains an
We have all heard the old saying that there are two sides to every argument. In property management, this means that every situation must be viewed from two perspectives. One perspective is from the owner and the other from the tenant. When the subject under examination is rental arrears, we approach it from both sides.
