Archive for the ‘Investment’ Category

‘I wish I hadn’t done it’: Is renting to family or friends ever a good idea?

Investment

Home owner Lisa wishes she had never agreed to rent out her Sydney investment property to a friend.

The decision to offer her two-bedroom flat to a friend who was looking for a pet-friendly place to stay after splitting from her husband has taken its toll on their relationship and left the pair barely speaking.

“I always said I wouldn’t rent to friends and I … Continue Reading »

‘Can I Claim for This?’

Investment

It’s a very rare day when a property manager doesn’t receive at least one call about repairs and maintenance. As you call your owner for authorisation, it is handy to be familiar with the different types of deductions investment property owners can claim.
 

All property managers are familiar with managing the careful negotiation which can sometimes be required between … Continue Reading »

Owning an investment property isn’t always easy. Follow these tips to avoid the tenants from hell

Investment

OWNING an investment property can be smooth sailing, unless of course you rent it to the tenants from hell.

They might have scrubbed up okay at the inspection and all their paper work and references sound great, but how can you be sure they will stay that way?

According to CEO of LocalAgentFinder.com.au Matt McCann one of the biggest headaches landlords … Continue Reading »

Popular holiday spots to invest in

Investment

 

At first glance, investing in Australia’s most popular holiday spots might seem like the wisest way to invest in property. Making an emotional decision can be dangerous, though. While you may love the idea of having a house for rent in popular Byron Bay or Noosa, for example, would it be wiser to invest in a less … Continue Reading »

Extra Services – benefits to you

Investment

 

Recently we’ve been looking at the 14 Fundamentals Of Effective Property Management with Changing Places CEO and Founder, Cameron Fisher.

 

Last week we looked at LANDLORD INSURANCE – sleep easy at night, this week we discuss Extra Services – benefits to you.

 

The property manager’s service should not stop at the management of your property. There are … Continue Reading »

LANDLORD INSURANCE – sleep easy at night

Investment

 

Recently we’ve been looking at the 14 Fundamentals Of Effective Property Management with Changing Places CEO and Founder, Cameron Fisher.

 

Last week we looked at Communication – ‘no news’ is not always good news, this week we discuss LANDLORD INSURANCE – sleep easy at night.

Generally there are two main types of insurance available … Continue Reading »

Communication – ‘no news’ is not always good news

Investment

 

Recently we’ve been looking at the 14 Fundamentals Of Effective Property Management with Changing Places CEO and Founder, Cameron Fisher.

 

Last week we looked at Routine Inspections – look for the red flags, this week we discuss Communication – ‘no news’ is not always good news.

 

It is really important to communicate … Continue Reading »

Routine Inspections – look for the red flags

Investment

 

Recently we’ve been looking at the 14 Fundamentals Of Effective Property Management with Changing Places CEO and Founder, Cameron Fisher.

 

Last week we looked at Rental Reviews – imperative to building a property portfolio, this week we discuss Routine Inspections – look for the red flags.

 

Routine inspections are very important. They are designed to spot problems before they occur. … Continue Reading »

Rental Reviews – imperative to building a property portfolio

Investment

Recently we’ve been looking at the 14 Fundamentals Of Effective Property Management with Changing Places CEO and Founder, Cameron Fisher.

 

Last week we looked at Maintenance – the right advice at the right time, this week we discuss Rental Reviews – imperative to building a property portfolio.

 

A good property manager will want to see your rent rise, rather than just take the … Continue Reading »

Maintenance – the right advice at the right time

Investment

Recently we’ve been looking at the 14 Fundamentals Of Effective Property Management with Changing Places CEO and Founder, Cameron Fisher.

 

Last week we looked at Rental Payments – cash flow is paramount, this week we discuss Maintenance – the right advice at the right time.

 

In the main, landlords are not keen to … Continue Reading »

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