Property management: Pet friendly homes in demand

Tenants are pushing for pets to be allowed on strata managed properties in the latest State Government review of strata management laws.
Animals are a hot topic of discussion in the … more »

Mould growing into a costly landlord issue

Homes infested with mould can lead to health risks and tenant legal claims.
Mould infestation is now a common issue for landlords due to an ever increasing focus on poor indoor … more »

Property management tips – Trees are not your friend

Trees may look beautiful but they can also become the root of all evil for investors and home owners.
Water ingress, sewer line collapse and property structural damage are just some … more »

How to manage the timing of re-renting your investment property

You know what they say – timing is everything. Exchange licensee and inner west real estate expert Ian Comyns reveals three ways to manage the timing of your rental property.
The … more »

Scene set for last minute auctions in 2011

Sales of houses throughout NSW are expected to increase over the next few weeks, particularly through auctions, for buyers looking for a quick purchase before government changes come into place.
The … more »

Renovating your investment property

Every now and again your investment property needs a mini-makeover to help make it attractive to the right kind of tenants – at the price you’re after. However with complaints … more »

Three reasons why property repairs should be left to the professionals.

Exchange licensee Ian Comyns shares a recent case which shows what can go wrong when landlords do their own maintenance on rental properties, and highlights the importance of having professionals … more »

Rental vacancies in NSW remain low

With the availability of rental properties in NSW, particularly Sydney, showing no signs of growth, it continues to be a great time for investment property owners.

The Real Estate Institute of … more »

Picking the best tenant for your property: Tenant selection criteria

An unfortunate reality of renting out a property is the possibility of getting bad tenants. It could be tenants who fail to pay rent, or … more »

Preparing your rental property for a tenant

Whenever you have new tenants moving into your property, there are certain things you need to check before the move. Regardless of whether or not this is the first time … more »