17 Sep 5 questions to ask a potential tenant
The time spent with a potential tenant showing them through your property is crucial in assessing their suitability - to both you and...
Management
03 Sep Managing the vacate process
The 'vacate process' is the period between the issuing of the termination advice and the time the bond is settled. It is in...
27 Aug Contacting a tenant after they’ve moved
Quite often there needs to be communication with a tenant after they have vacated. Sometimes, this communication may be less than pleasant if a...
20 Aug Charging your tenants for water consumption
Unlike their commercial couterparts, residential landlords are not necessarily entitled to recover all outgoings on a property. Charges such as insurance and council...
31 Jul Fleas in a rental property
Pests and vermin can be a real headache in some rental properties. Fleas, and who is responsible for dealing with them are a common...
02 Jul Managing the bond
For a landlord, there are three key components in risk management at the start of a tenancy. One is the lease document, the...
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...
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...
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...