Planning a getaway? While you’re off relaxing, the last thing you want is to worry about the security of your home. Empty houses can be an easy target for opportunistic thieves, but, by following a few of the simple steps below, you can keep your property safe while you’re away. How to Make Your Home
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As a landlord, it can be challenging to determine where to invest in your property to achieve better rental returns and long-term value. Striking the right balance between effective property improvements and avoiding overcapitalisation is key. Owning a rental property during a period of low supply is an ideal scenario for any landlord. However, don’t
In case you missed it, at the start of 1 October 2022 new laws were introduced for Landlords and Property Managers in Queensland. These new additions introduced laws regarding pet consent for tenants. This is great news for some tenants – and even better news for some pets, we think! Oftentimes renting with pets is
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
Record low interest rates mean that more people are borrowing to invest in property. With interest rates low and the property market stabilising, now may the perfect time to borrow against your house or take out an investment loan. Borrowing to invest is known as gearing. While gearing can be fruitful, there are a few potential
As a property investor, ensuring that your investment is well-managed and provides value for money is key. Many property investors are drawn to flat fee property management because of its seemingly low cost, but this approach can come with hidden disadvantages. In this article, we’ll explain why flat fee property management might not always be
Over the next few weeks we will endeavour to answer your questions relating to the property market in Brisbane. We’ll cover Brisbane house prices, negative gearing, rental income and why you should buy in Brisbane now. The media has been filled lately with doom and gloom for home owners and investors. But at Position One
What is an National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) investment property? The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) is an Australian Government initiative. It is a commitment to improve the affordability of housing for low to medium income earners. The purpose of raising the NRAS investment property scheme is to increase the supply of affordable housing for
What is the National Rental Affordability Scheme and NRAS Investment? The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) is an Australian Government initiative to promote the availability of affordable rental properties. The scheme is commonly known as NRAS. It is a plan to address the shortage of affordable rental properties around the country. The NRAS is basically
Are you considering doing DIY Property Management? If so, here’s what not to do! When it comes to choosing a Property Manager to look after you rental property, you get what you pay for! Yes, it does cost a management fee. To have a trained, experienced and dedicated Brisbane property manager from Position One
