Professional property management can save you valuable time, money and headaches, making your investment journey a lot smoother. That is, of course, if you have a great property manager. Just as…
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There’s been a lot of talk lately about interest rates being the lowest we’ve seen in decades, which naturally begs the question: should I lock into a fixed rate? The…
‘Bad Neighbours’ might make for some comical B-grade Hollywood entertainment, but there is nothing funny about a real-life bad neighbour. Living next door to the neighbours from hell is a…
It’s a property owner’s worst nightmare. We’ve all heard the horror stories of tenants destroying property or failing to pay rent, but how does it happen? How do you avoid…
One of the biggest anxieties of owning a rental property is the risk of damage. While not all damages are done maliciously, it is nonetheless a cause for stress and…
As a landlord, you expect your tenants to pay their rent, and they expect you to provide safe housing. These safe conditions include not just security against the threat of…
Renting out your property is a bit like loaning someone your car. But just because they look trustworthy, doesn’t mean they should drive; and the same applies to tenants. So…
Rental arrears can impact the performance of your investment property and if not managed correctly, the relationship between a tenant and a landlord can turn pear-shaped very quickly. Balancing the…
Your tenant signed the contract, moved in and everything was going great. But for whatever reason, they are unable to uphold their end of the bargain. It happens from time…
So, you’ve secured a nice little investment property and you’re ready to reap the rewards of a rental income – great! First of all, you need a property manager to…