25 Jun Periodic versus fixed term leases
A residential lease will be classified either as a ‘fixed term’ or a ‘periodic’. The former states a specific start and end date. The...
Author: Diane Bukowski
18 Jun Selling your investment property
When you make the decision to sell your property investment, it is important to be aware of the legislative protocols involved. A good sales...
11 Jun How to process a tenant application
Processing an application for your rental property efficiently and thoroughly will help you select the best tenant and also minimise the down time between...
04 Jun Gardens and rental properties
The ability and willingness of tenants to adequately maintain gardens, lawns and a swimming pool can cause some problems for landlords. Often it is more...
28 May Buying a property with a rent guarantee
Investment properties with rental guarantees are relatively common in Australia. The most well -known scheme is Defence Housing Australia. More common are those...
21 May 5 tax myths about property rentals
This is the second in our series on tax issues relating to your investment property. We’ve already covered the importance of having a tax...
14 May Routine Condition Reports
Keeping an eye on your investment property Considering the dollar value of your investment property? Would you put that money in the bank and never...
05 May Entry Condition Reports
A trashed rental property can be landlord's worst nightmare. Fortunately, such property destruction is actually a relatively rare occurrence. A far more common scenario...
30 Apr Only pay the tax you need to
Kerry Packer famously said, 'anybody who doesn't minimize their tax needs their head read’. This advice is especially relevant to property investors as...
23 Apr What is an emergency repair?
A recent Honest Broker post looked at the concept of ‘fair wear and tear’. Today we’re going to tackle the opposite end of the...