Initiated by the government, the Queensland Solar Bonus Scheme aims to pay eligible customers for surplus solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity. This scheme is managed by the Department of Energy and Water Supply (DEWS).
As a property owner, it is your decision as to who moves into your investment property. Your property manager will process the application and provide information on the findings but ultimately it is the landlord who decides who will be residing at the property. It is your decision to make as to how many people…Read More→
Perhaps, one of the disadvantages of renting is for renters to learn that the property they are living in is being sold off. What if they already love the property? They definitely would not want to let go of it, right? But then again, if the landlord decides to sell it, sadly, there is nothing…Read More→
In Queensland, approximately 75% of all home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms — almost 50% of these house fire deaths happen while people are sleeping. This is why it is important to have smoke alarms installed at home. Without it, the risk of death from a house fire is 3 times higher….Read More→
One of the best tax breaks available to property investors is depreciation. However, in order for you to claim it, you’ll need a depreciation schedule.
Even if your home is not made of timber, it is still at risk of termite attack. As a matter of fact, steel-framed houses are as susceptible as houses framed with wood. Not only do termites attack the structure of the house, they also cause damage to carpets, books, artworks, plastics, plasterboards and electrical insulation.
One of the most important items a property investor can purchase is a landlord insurance policy. Some landlords tend to opt out of insurance not knowing how much they can save in the long run. Why is landlord insurance important? Not only will you be covered for contents and public liability, but you will also…Read More→
The number of first homebuyers in the December quarter was at its lowest since the Australian Bureau of Statistics started to collect data, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA). President of the REIA, Peter Bushby, says the figures reveal that first time buyers believe property is too expensive. “The latest Adelaide Bank/REIA…Read More→
If you own a property and are looking for a quick equity boost, or some extra rent, then adding a room might be a good option. While this strategy suits some, not every house is going to be suited to the task. Before you even touch the toolkit, you need to hit up the numbers….Read More→
THE great Australian dream of a quarter acre block is rapidly diminishing with demand for units reaching record levels. Buyers are prepared to love thy neighbour and live closer to each other than ever before with approvals for medium density living now accounting for 43.4 per cent of new home approvals. The latest Bankwest Housing…Read More→
