By Kellie Andriessen – Director, Newcastle Property Management One of the biggest mistakes I see landlords make is wanting to advertise their property as soon as a tenant gives notice without first considering whether the home is truly ready for the next occupant. First impressions count. Prospective tenants often decide within the first few minutes.

By Kellie Andriessen – Director, Newcastle Property Management One question I’ve been asked a lot recently is whether landlords should increase their rent because interest rates have risen again. My answer is always the same—rental prices aren’t determined by a landlord’s mortgage repayments; they’re determined by the market. While I completely understand that higher interest.