EVALUATING YOUR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

Investment properties are a great way to generate income, but how do you know how to pick a property that is going to give you the best return on investment?  Here are some things you need to evaluate before taking the plunge into the investment world.  Your mortgage repayments  If you borrow to invest, you […]

DO YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER?

So you have started your investment portfolio and you are weighing up whether to employ a property manager or to take control of the management yourself. You are probably thinking, Managing a property, how hard could it really be? If you have great tenants and they look after the property and pay their rent every […]

BENEFITS OF HOSTING AN ONLINE AUCTION

In 2020 we saw auctions change forever due to COVID-19. In March last year we hosted our very first auction livestream and since then have been conducting the online event each month. Not only have these online events made auctions more accessible for everybody, they have also presented other positive opportunities for the sellers, buyers, […]

STARTING A INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

Was investing one of your 2021 goals? If so, property is one of the smartest investments you could make.  With interests currently at their lowest and the market absolutely booming, now more than ever is a great time to kickstart your portfolio. If you are a bit of an investor rookie and you have no […]

HOW TO DEAL WITH RENT ARREARS AND NEGOTIATING A RENT REDUCTION IN COVID-19

Since the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the Covid-19 moratorium on evictions, property managers and investors have had one single thought on their minds, what is this going to mean for rent arrears? Rent Arrears is probably the single biggest stress and cause for angst for property managers, business owners, and landlords, largely due […]

NO EVICTION MORATORIUM – SORTING THE FACTS FROM FICTION

It is like a roller coaster ride of uncertainty and change, that is literally peaking in ebbs and flows on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. Property Managers are just waiting to see what is over the crest at the top of the ride, is it a sharp downward spiral or an easy slope we can […]

DEALING WITH RENT ARREARS IN THE CORONAVIRUS

It’s the hottest topic in Property Management amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, how are we going to deal with Rent Arrears and financial hardship? It may seem overwhelming right now, but rest assured with some thought and planning there are solutions. The important thing is to not ignore the situation and start looking at your business […]

HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A WINNING RENTAL APPLICATION

Renting can get somewhat competitive and in some instances, you may find yourself up against 20+ other applicants vying for the same property. If this is the case, you can’t afford to be negligent with your application as it may just cost you your dream rental. Here are our top tips you should follow to […]

APARTMENTS VS HOUSES

Looking at buying your first home? Or are you a keen investor looking for your next property? The main question both buyers and investors are finding themselves asking is, “Should I be buying a house or an apartment?”. There is honestly no correct answer to this question, it is completely dependent on you and your […]