With interest rates going up again for nine-straight hikes, some property investors may be considering looking at other options to cover the costs of rising interest rates. One option some investors may be looking at is moving from a monthly rental to making the property into a short term let, and using platforms such as.

With energy prices spiralling upwards, the question many potential tenants are now asking is ‘how much does it cost to run the property?’ Here are some easy energy-saving upgrades, which your tenant will love, but won’t cost you the earth: Review lighting options Ensure all the light bulbs wherever possible are LEDs; as well as.

Investing in property is a big financial commitment, so you do need to do your research before jumping in. The internet has made making research a lot easier, but the key to good research, is knowing what to look for, and once you’ve got the information, knowing how to analyse real estate market data. This.

As the name suggests, a condition report records the state and condition of the entire property, both inside and outside the property. From recording the state of door frames and skirting boards, to walls and light fittings, it should detail the exact condition of each room. It even includes the condition of fixtures and fittings,.

With Christmas festivities taking priority, you may have missed the new regulations to help prospective tenants secure housing in a tight rental property market in a fair way, which came in at the end of December. Rental bidding banned Rental bidding is the practice where a landlord or agent invites, suggests or asks prospective tenants.

At the end of a tenancy, the tenant is responsible for leaving the property as near as possible to the same condition as when they started living in it. Condition reports made at the start of a tenancy help avoid any disputes at the end of a tenancy. These document the condition of the wall,.

Decorating the tree, buying the perfect presents, ensuring there is enough food in the house… there is a lot to do at this time of year! So, what should be on your property investment ‘to do’ list over the festive period? If you’ve got a manager like us, there’s not actually too much to do!.

The CoreLogic home value report shows while housing is taking a relative downfall, rental value growth actually remains high across Australia; the report suggest regional rents are up 25.5%., and indeed, we have seen rents increase over the past few months, although not by this much. What this means is, as rents continue to rise.