Is your rental property vacant?
All for a measly $50 at the scrap metal yard!. Recently, one of my rental properties was vacant as we were between tenants, and the owner had decided to do a few minor renovations. Sadly he turned up one morning to find that thieves had removed all the copper from the exterior of the property,…Read More→
Pets in Rental Properties in WA: What’s New and What You Need to Know
New to WA and curious about pets in rental properties WA? Recent law changes outline tenant rights, landlord rules, pet bonds, and approval conditions.
Air Conditioning maintenance
Winter is the best time to service your air conditioning as it is a quieter time for the contractors. Leaving it to the last minute in December when it suddenly gets hot may mean that you are sweating it out over Christmas and the school holidays. If you need the contact details of a good…Read More→
Changes to the Residential Tenancy Act
REIWA President Joe White recently made comment about the proposal to allow modifications to rental premises without seeking approval from the Landlord. While there are things that a tenant can already do ‘without permission’, the conditions around the current proposal are still up in the air. Any changes still have to be introduced to Parliament…Read More→
Thinking of getting rid of your Landlord Insurance?
At a time when prices on everything are increasing, it could be tempting to think that a few $ could be saved by ditching the Landlord insurance. But Murphy is alive and well. The argument that you have an excellent Property Manager and an even better tenant, neither can control the future. The best tenancies…Read More→
Tax office cracking down on rental property deductions
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-15/rental-property-airbnb-work-from-home-deductions-tax-time-2023/102346286
Take the Plunge
Invest, or not to invest? That is the question. Or maybe the question is when to invest? Either way, investing in property is not a short term prospect. But it is worth it, which is why professional investors continue to invest in property as part of an investment portfolio. Talk to you accountant or financial…Read More→
Landlord Insurance
At a time when prices on everything are increasing, it could be tempting to think that a few $ could be saved by ditching the Landlord insurance. But Murphy is alive and well. The argument that you have an excellent Property Manager and an even better tenant, neither can control the future. The best tenancies…Read More→
Picture hooks or removeable tabs?
One of the first things that many new tenants ask when they move in to their new home is ‘please can I put some of my pictures on the walls?’. While many people like their walls unencumbered, others feel that pictures make a house into a home. As a Property Manager, I advise owners to…Read More→
Blinds or Curtains?
This is a random thought that came up during my working day today. When preparing a property for lease, it is important to prepare the interior to be as flexible as possible. Walls and woodwork should be painted in neutral colours to suit a variety of furniture styles and colours; carpets and flooring should be…Read More→