How to maximise your chances of a successful rental application!

Vacancy rates have been airtight in recent years.Capital cities and regions alike have seen vacancy rates hovering around the 1% mark for a long time now as a shortage of available properties is perpetuated by slow construction, increased immigration, a reduction in borrowing power for would-be buyers and a whole lot of properties being taken…Read More→

Property wear and tear vs Tenant damage

Rental markets across Australia have never been so competitive. Tenants will feel vulnerable because landlords seem to hold all the cards. But there is also plenty of financial risk for landlords if their properties aren’t properly looked after. One of the most common areas of dispute is the difference between fair wear and tear and…Read More→

How to avoid common rental property tax mistakes

How to avoid common rental property tax mistakes

It’s that time of year again, where you can, hopefully, get a little bit of coin back from the tax man and use it to invest further or clear some troublesome expenses. But you want to make sure July is a time of many happy returns, rather than paying more than you budgeted for.Remember, landlords…Read More→