It’s no secret that Australian real estate prices are high, and because it can be a more affordable way of getting on the property ladder, many homebuyers are buying investment properties rather than looking to be an owner-occupier the first time they purchase a property. An investment property helps to pay the mortgage and with […]

There was both good news and bad news for residential property investors in the May Federal Budget, some of which could affect their strategies and returns going forward. The good news was that the government resisted the Labor party’s calls for a major overhaul of negative gearing, perhaps Australia’s most popular tax break. The Federal […]

If you have an investment property, you want to maximise your rental return. You may need to become more proactive to do so, but your conscientiousness will pay dividends. These are seven of the best ways to maximise your rental return.   1. Renovate  When you buy an older property, it may need some renovations. Do […]

You interviewed several property managers and found one you felt would do a good job at a fair price. It worked for a while, but you’re getting the niggling feeling your property manager is letting you down. So how do you know if your property manager isn’t doing a great job? Just a few of […]

A property manager should look after your investment property as diligently as you would. That’s what you’re paying them for. Some property managers will promise you everything, but drop the ball after you’ve agreed to let them manage your property. How can you avoid this? What should you look for in a property manager?  Don’t […]

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! We often think of two types of property management. We can hire a property manager to find appropriate tenants for us or we can hire them to manage our property after we find tenants. In many cases, we may want […]