Spread the love Owning a rental property is a great way to build your investment portfolio and diversify your assets as you plan your life into retirement. When you do purchase you will find the decision to either have the property managed or self-manage. Employing a property manager to take care of the intricacies of…
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Spread the love Investing in a short-term rental property can be a way to purchase an investment property or potential holiday home and diversify your investment portfolio. Short-term rentals will be rented by those who are on holiday or for business and looking for a property to stay in that is outside the normal accommodation…
Spread the love If you own a rural property, you will understand the differences that your home has from those in suburban or city areas and the unique features that the property has. You will understand its quirks and charm and the challenges that can come with owning a rural property. When you do choose…
Spread the love Owning a property that has lawns and gardens is a nice addition to your investment property. In terms of who is responsible for maintaining these areas, there are a few rules of thumb to go by. Tenant responsibility A tenant is responsible for areas such as regular mowing and edging. The frequency…
Spread the love One of the factors of owning an investment property is ensuring that you have a good landlord insurance policy in place, especially at the times of year when there is potential for an increase in incidents. While many companies will off landlord insurance, not all are created equal, and it is wise…
Spread the love The key to buying a property in any market is to ensure that you have pre-approval, the funds available to purchase with all additional costs and that you can feasibly service the loan repayments at the current rate and subsequent increases. Purchasing a property is one of the biggest investments that you…
Spread the love In more recent times the rise of rentvesting has provided options for those who would like to get onto the property ladder while still living in their area of choice. Purchasing in an area that shows signs of long-term growth and a good rental yield can help in starting a property portfolio…
Spread the love An experienced and professional property manager is a value for landlords that can reduce potential stress around the management of your investment property. They can also assist with maximising the returns on your property and manage the tenancy process from start to finish. When you are looking to hire a property manager,…
Spread the love The elements aren’t always kind to us when it comes to our homes and investment properties and as the weather warms up and there are heightened risks with the potential for bushfires, it is important to ensure that you have a maintenance plan for your property. Don’t wait until it is too…
Spread the love Whether you are a seasoned renter or new to renting, it may not always be clear the reasons or when you should contact your property manager about your tenancy or the property. For the most part, you won’t need to contact your agent on many occasions and when you do need to,…