Writing A Winning Rental Application
Ever had that sinking feeling when you turn up to an open for inspection and jostle for a place among the crowds? While popular properties will always draw a crowd, it’s very possible to snag your favourite property with a winning application. Here are some tips for making your application stand out for an agent. […]
Who Pays For What?
One of life’s certainties is the presence of bills, and unfortunately whether you are renting a property or leasing your investment property out, your situation offers no exception from this pesky truth. Some bills are easily designated; for example, tenants must cover the costs of utilities. This includes electricity, telephone and gas charges. As you’d […]
Insuring Your Rental Property
In a climate like Queensland’s where the weather can be a little unpredictable, having solid protection in the form of a thorough insurance policy is highly recommended. Insurance doesn’t just protect you from our unpredictable climate; it also covers you for theft, deliberate damage and a host of other unexpected occurrences. As a landlord, a […]
Inspecting Rental Properties
An integral part of Property Management is ensuring properties are kept well maintained. As well as helping to minimise unexpected house repairs and emergencies, well-maintained properties are attractive to tenants in the rental market, ensuring a wider pool of applicants to choose from when leases comes up for renewal and properties are readvertised on the […]
Weather Advice For Tenants
As Queensland residents are aware, natural disasters can strike at any time and our Agency would like to keep you informed of ways you can prepare your home for these events. Please secure loose items around your property and garden that could cause damage if blown around in high winds (such as garden furniture and […]
How Long Is The Average Lease?
Traditionally, demand for rental properties in Australia was dominated by the prominence of six month or twelve month leases. As the cost of living steadily rises, so does the cost of moving. As a result, today’s tenants are leaning towards longer tenancies. Most tenants prefer to secure at least twelve months in a fixed term […]