Archive for March, 2017

Should I sell or lease out my property?

Investment

So, you have found your dream home but you’re not sure whether you should sell your existing house to buy the new home or keep your existing house, lease it out and buy the new home.

There’s no right or wrong answer to this question but there are a number of considerations to keep in mind.

The first thing you need to ask … Continue Reading »

How to: Pick the right tenant

Investment

 

Many investors have already experienced the tenant from hell. It may have been daily calls to fix a loose door handle or unexplained holes in the walls and broken glass.

These problems, no matter how big or small, can make owning a rental property a real nightmare; especially if you’re managing the property yourself. What … Continue Reading »

What makes a good landlord?

Property Management

 

Good landlords are worth their weight in gold. They’re the unsung heroes of the rental market. So we put together our list of what makes a good landlord.

We all know the bad landlord stereotype, and there are a few doozies out there.

But there’s plenty of good eggs who take the role seriously.

A good … Continue Reading »

Tips on reducing your home insurance costs

Tips & Tricks

 

Organising and paying for your home insurance can be a financial nightmare, especially if you’re not entirely sure what you’re doing.

There are lots of little ways that you can reduce the cost of your home insurance but you need to know how.

Here are my top tips:
Increase your excess
By making the decision to increase your excess you can make big savings on your … Continue Reading »

Common household disasters (& how insurance can help)

Investment

 

We never know when something’s going to go wrong with our home, but it’s likely that at some stage in your life as a homeowner, tenant or landlord, something most certainly will.

Whether you’re a homeowner dealing with a burst pipe or rotting floor, a tenant dealing with a burglary or a landlord wanting peace of mind that your property is … Continue Reading »