Termination of Tenants in NSW!

Today’s topic is about clarifying the notice periods, rules and legislation surrounding termination of tenant(s) in NSW. There is often a lot of confusion around this topic, exacerbated by the fact that each State and Territory has its own rules!!! For those that love reading up law, the rules and stipulation of how, when and
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Know Thy Tenant

Know Thy Tenant! Interesting stats and facts about the person that pays your mortgage!

How well do you understand your tenants? have you ever thought about their habits when they look for a suitable property? This article is designed to shed some light on these mysterious people who occupy an investor’s biggest asset, and quietly and patiently help you pay the mortgage week in, week out! today, I thought
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Swimming Pool Requirements for Rental Properties in NSW

[Note: Most of the below information is an extract from the Royal Life Saving – “Be Pool Safe” website which can be found by clicking here) Summer is upon us. Before we know it, we will start getting hit with 30 or 40 degree days and for many, the only option will be a pool! That
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Tips for busy property investors

This article, outlines a few simple tasks that a busy property investor can do, to keep on top of their property. They are not time consuming, and if they were to be followed with a degree of diligence and discipline, they will hold you in good stead. What do you suggest for keeping on top
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What tenants look for?

5 Attributes that get properties rented faster

With almost 30 years’ experience in real estate, I’ve come to realise that some property attributes – when present – seem to make rental properties more desirable to tenants which means that they rent faster. Having operated as both a landlord and property manager, bought and managed properties in different cities, and gained experience with
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I never hear from my Property Manager. They must be doing a good job… OR ARE THEY?

I hear this statement all the time. “I am happy with my property manager because they are low maintenance”. That’s great, but ARE THEY DOING THEIR JOB or are you in for a great surprise one day? Sure, you are busy. We all are. As long as the rent keeps coming in to cover the
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Using Data and Metrics to reduce vacancy periods

Slowly but steadily, property management as we know it is changing. Technology has transformed day to day operations, making agencies far more efficient than ever before, allowing property management professionals time on “value add” functions such as better/personal service and renewed care for landlords, tenants and properties under their custodianship. As well as “back office”
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Tenancy Reforms

NSW Residential Tenancy Reforms: Next steps and Verdict

For anyone that isn’t aware, the proposed amendments to the NSW Residential Act have now passed both Parliament Houses and, pending the NSW Governor’s Assent, they will soon become law. This process will take a few more months to complete and will involve the drafting of new Residential Tenancy Regulations as clearly, a lot more
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Self manage your property: What does it take?

Every landlord – especially those brave ones with time on their hands – has thought about it. Some have tried it and failed. A few have been successful. In this article, I will try and paint the picture of what it takes for landlords to be successful in managing your own property. Self managing as a
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