You’ve found the perfect investment property, and just picked up the keys, now assuming the property is empty, the first thing you’ll want to do is to look at your purchase! But what else should you do before your tenant moves in? Besides the décor and aesthetic appeal, there are some essential maintenance checks and.

We are now in the next financial year, which means, if you haven’t been super organised, you need to get on with gathering the information for the last tax return. To help you on your way, here are some tips and points to consider: General running costs Your investment property is your business, and like.

Your investment property is an asset – and like every asset, it is essential it is properly looked after and nurtured. This is where we come in. Routine inspections are an essential part of our job of managing your property, and contrary to popular belief, we’re not going to have a nosy at how your.

There is a real love/hate relationship with rental increases; landlords love them, tenants hate them! Everyone wants a good bang for their buck, but like tax, rental increases are generally one of life’s certainties, and most tenants expect a rental increase at some point. While there are many arguments for not increasing the rent, such.

Over the past few months, we have seen the price in property rise at an exceptional rate; in fact, in March, house prices rose at the fastest pace in over 32 years. There are lots of factors which affect the market such as the economy, interest rates and access to finance. There is also a.

We often talk about renovating your property to make it more attractive to tenants, but as well as the visuals, one big thing on your potential tenant’s tick list is….. how much does it cost to run your property? With utility bills on the rise, here are three key areas of your property to consider.

With the JobKeeper support coming to an end, to help give retailers a lift, the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has called for standard retail leases. Retail lease negotiations can be a bit lengthy at times, but don’t let this put you off considering commercial property as an investment opportunity. There are plenty.

Towards the end of last year, we highlighted what to avoid doing in property investment with our 7 mistakes property investors make article. With interest in property investment still strong, and more people thinking about using property to reach their long-term financial goals, here are 7 more mistakes real estate investors need to avoid: Over.

With interest rates at a record low of 0.1 % and the big banks offering fixed-mortgage rates of less than 2 %, it’s not surprising investors are taking advantage of the current economic climate and looking at how to get the best bang for their buck. But if you’re new to the game, where should.

Creating wealth from property is long term, and it doesn’t necessarily rely on how much immediate cash is in your back pocket. The secret to creating wealth from property is understanding the process and how to maximise your assets. If you are serious about using property to reach your financial goals, here are 7 principles.