By Kellie Andriessen The start of a new year is always a valuable time for landlords to pause, review their position, and plan ahead. With market conditions continuing to shift, staying informed is one of the most effective ways to protect your investment and avoid surprises. Following recent industry training, market briefings, and this week’s.

By Kellie Andriessen – NSW REI Property Manager of the Year 2024 Water damage is one of the most common reasons landlords make insurance claims. From burst pipes to storm damage, water can wreak havoc on a rental property in a very short space of time. But here’s the catch: not all water damage is.

By Kellie Andriessen As property managers, our role goes well beyond leases and maintenance. Keeping people safe in their homes is a responsibility we take very seriously. Through recent industry training and safety briefings, we’ve been strongly advised to raise awareness around lithium-ion battery fire risks — a growing issue that is now affecting homes.

By Kellie Andriessen – Newcastle Property Management Choosing the right tenant is one of the most important steps in protecting your investment property. A great tenant pays rent on time, cares for the home as if it were their own, communicates openly, and helps make the management process smooth and stress-free. Pick the wrong tenant,.

As a NSW landlord, keeping your rental property in top condition is about more than just maintaining its appearance — it’s about protecting your investment, staying compliant with tenancy laws, and ensuring your landlord insurance remains valid. This is where having a professional property manager makes all the difference. Routine inspections are a key part.

By Kellie Andriessen – Newcastle Property Management With temperatures rising across Australia, providing a comfortable home for your tenants is becoming more important than ever. While NSW law doesn’t currently require cooling systems in rental properties, new energy-efficiency and liveability standards are being introduced in other states—and it’s only a matter of time before they.

Owning an investment property isn’t just about buying the property, then sitting back and collecting rent — it’s about protecting and growing your asset. Whether you’re renting out a single unit or managing a growing portfolio, here we explain why property maintenance matters, and improvements that deliver real results. Why maintenance and improvement matter Quality.

Investing in property is often seen as one of the most reliable paths to building wealth. But there’s a critical factor many investors overlook: the quality of your property manager. A good property manager is more than just a rent collector — they are your partner in protecting and maximising your investment. On the flip.

For the first time in a few years, the economic situation is looking relatively stable for those who are interested in buying a property. Last month, the RBA decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 3.85 per cent, and at 2.1 per cent, inflation rate is the lowest it’s been for a few.

Depreciation is an element often overlooked by property investors, and yet, while there is an initial outlay to set up a schedule, the tax-deduction benefits can be lucrative. Here we take a look at what depreciation is, and why, if you’re not doing it already, you should consider back-claiming. What is depreciation? Like a car,.