The main qualities a landlord looks for in a tenant is one that pays their rent on time, takes care of their property, and stays for a long time. Credit checking and references will help clarify the first two qualities, but what about the third? This takes a little longer to be revealed; the key.

It’s vital a rental property is spotlessly clean before a new tenant moves in; no-one wants to move into a house full of other people’s dirt, and tenants shouldn’t have to run the vacuum cleaner over dirty carpets or start scrubbing cupboards before they unpack their belongings. Furthermore, by starting with a clean property, you.

There is a real confidence in the market at the moment. In the past couple of weeks, property investors had two reasons to celebrate: Interest rates remain at an all-time low The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced that in its Board meeting, it has decided to keep the cash rate unchanged at 0.10%. You.

The reason we take out special landlord’s insurance is to give us peace of mind to know we are covered should accidents or another unexpected event occur. Some landlords are surprised when a claim is denied; all too often though these claims are denied for very valid reasons. For instance, you cannot claim for general.

Investment property owners can sell their investment property at any time, including when it has a tenant in it. But to protect both parties, there are rules property investment owners must follow in relation to accessing the premises, notice requirements, and the tenancy agreement. For instant, tenants legally need to know your plans, and you.

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.