Sophisticated investor
Selling your property with the tenant in place
Monday, 24 August 2020
Whether you have one or two investment properties or a big and complex portfolio, the fact is, you’ve gone into the property game with a clear goal in mind: to make money. Sometimes, for a range of reasons, you may make the decision to sell one of your investment properties. When it comes time to
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It’s now much easier for tenants to have pets
Wednesday, 01 April 2020
There’s been a huge change in the Residential Tenancies Act in Victoria. With new laws introduced in Victoria making it easier for tenants to bring their a four-legged friend into their home. From March 2nd 2020, renters will be able to seek written approval from their landlord if they wish to get a pet, and
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6 Ways to tell if it’s time to evict your tenants
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Evicting your tenants is usually a last resort – it’s the last stop on the train, because it’s difficult, time-consuming and more than a little unpleasant. In a nutshell, it comes with legal and financial stresses that most landlords would rather do without – however, sometimes it’s a necessity. Of course you’ll take advice from
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Do you know the new tenancy laws that are coming into effect this year
Tuesday, 03 March 2020
2020 is looking to be the year for renters, with proactive reforms by a number of state governments being introduced that are designed to protect renters’ rights. One thing many don’t realise is that the government relies on private landlords (property investors like you and me) to provide accomodation to millions of everyday Australians –
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Who will be the tenant of tomorrow?
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
If there’s one thing we love, it’s making predictions about the future of property and real estate. Lately, we’ve been crystal-balling over the future of tenancy. After all, these are the people who will be paying off our mortgages for us – so it’s important to know what trends and shifts we need to be
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Moving Into A Rental Home – 8 Mistakes To Avoid
Tuesday, 10 December 2019
So, the world might be vast, but not all of us are lucky enough to own our own house. Some of us have to rent it out, but that’s not too bad of a deal if you can avoid some basic mistakes that comes with leasing a rental. If you’re looking for a rental home
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4 common mistakes when selecting a property manager
Thursday, 28 November 2019
Ask any long-term landlord and they will probably say they have experienced the highs and lows of property management. In fact, many investors have learned the hard way about property managers who don’t do much more than collect the rent – and sometimes that doesn’t happen either! Now, every industry has its bad apples, but
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7 tips to secure your ideal rental property
Thursday, 12 September 2019
These days, finding a new rental property can seem like an extreme sport! Housing affordability issues mean many of us are renting for longer, driving up competition for the good rental properties that are available. So, when you find the perfect property in your dream location, how can you make sure your application stands out
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5 reasons you should rent instead of buying your home
Monday, 09 September 2019
Owning a home is the dream of every working Australian. It is a cultural norm that has been ingrained in every Aussie right from a young age. But is becoming a homeowner that important? Surprisingly, it is not. Experts argue that renting a house would actually be a more attractive option than buying a house,
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How to manage your property manager
Monday, 02 September 2019
Far too many novice investors falsely believe that their property managers are entirely responsible for their investment properties. They adopt a “set and forget” mindset and blindly hand over the care of their investment to someone who probably is overworked and underpaid! Savvy investors, on the other hand, understand that while they might hand over
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