The Top 10 Features a Quality Tenant Looks For in a Property
Make the right choices when purchasing and setting up your investment property by understanding what features are the most attractive to tenants.
Entries by Lauren Robinson
Don’t Discriminate: What the Law Says About Tenant Applications
When screening a prospective tenant and you feel they’re not a good fit, a Property Manager/Landlord must check with the state discrimination law to check if their reasons may be considered unlawful. It’s always important to review state legislature to avoid issues such as a lawsuit.
A Guide to Maintaining the Value of Your Investment Property
Once you’ve got a great property in your hands, the work doesn’t end. It’s important not only to add value to it, but to maintain that value for effective maximisation. This will require commitment and attention to particular details.
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Who’s Responsible for Carpet Cleaning?
A landlord or property manager may include professional carpet cleaning as a special term in a tenancy agreement regarding carpet maintenance upon a tenant’s vacancy. However, the landlord/property manager is under no obligation, by law, to provide such a service. Also by state law, the tenants’ obligations towards the property are defined “as far as…Read More→
Save Money on Simple Paint Jobs with These DIY Tips
Painting is a necessity for any landlord. A fresh coat of paint boosts a property’s appeal, while some areas will need maintenance. Hiring a professional to do simple paint jobs may be the easiest solution, but taking on the task yourself could save you a considerable amount of money.
Furnished or Unfurnished? Know the Pros and Cons
Furnished rentals may be more costly, but there are a few pros to them. The idea of “furnished’ can be completely up to you as Landlord/Property Manager. Some rentals will only have kitchen appliances or living room furniture,while others will have additional decor. Either way, when setting up your property, here are a few things…Read More→
Which Keys Should You Give to Your Tenants?
When a tenant is about to move in, a Landlord/Property Manager will need to provide keys to access the property. Section 210 of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation (RTRA) Act can tell you which keys your tenant will need. Section 210 also outlines that the lessor must supply and maintain the locks that are…Read More→
Pullenvale: A Quiet Acreage
Living in Pullenvale is almost like going on holiday. This peaceful suburb is 15 km west of Brisbane BCD and has a countryside atmosphere with its large acreage properties and leafy, rural blocks. The houses here have been described as having character with a pastoral feel. Residents say they greatly enjoy the safety of this…Read More→
How to Recognise and Handle Asbestos In the Home
Asbestos is a toxic material and can lead to serious, chronic respiratory diseases. Asbestos was very popular for some time for its durability and fire-resistant properties and can be found in a wide array of building materials:
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