Rental growth has been flat around Australia according to Domain’s latest Rental Report. The national median rental price for houses remained steady at $442 over the September 2018 quarter, while the median unit rental price fell by less than 0.5% to $461over the three months to September. Here’s how our capital cities’ rental markets performed over the last

As a landlord, you have a lot of different things to consider when taking on new tenants – including the type of tenancy agreement you want to offer. Essentially, there are two types of different tenancy agreements: fixed and periodic. If you’re relatively new to property, it can be confusing to know which one might

You’ve finally bought your first investment property, and now you need to find someone who’s willing to move in, pay their rent on time, and take good care of the place. Or perhaps you’ve been a landlord for some time, but you much-loved perfect tenant has decided to move on, and you’ve no idea how

Property management can have its ups and downs because fundamentally it’s about managing humans, who we all know can be unpredictable! Professional property managers, though, have best practice policies and procedures to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible. Private landlords, and bad property managers, on the other hand often make mistakes that can

Awesome landlords attract awesome tenants. It’s a simple matter of A + B = C… and while this equation applies in virtually all areas of life, it is remarkably relevant when it comes to managing your investment properties at an optimal level. A brilliant landlord is able to keep hold of tenants for longer periods

For any landlord with an investment property, your property manager should be your greatest asset. While it’s always possible to manage your own property, it can be so much smoother to have a professional do it for you. They can help you find the best tenants, manage (and chase) rent collection, keep up-to date on

As a property investor, one of the toughest decisions you’ll face is choosing the right professionals to manage your property.  Their role is an important one. They’ll be in charge of advertising, conducting inspections, vetting potential tenants and organising maintenance — not to mention ensuring rent is paid in full and on time — so it’s vital