Now that we’re in a new financial year, this is the ideal time to be speaking with your property management team about planning for maximizing your investment property this year. Start by speaking with your property manager about what capital improvements or...
You’ve decided to place tenants into your investment property. It’s a huge decision and what you want is the smoothest experience possible, and central to getting that is finding the right agent to handle things for you. With so much choice in the industry, finding...
The Real Estate Business Awards, with Principal Partner ListReady, showcases the industry’s most prestigious accolades recognising excellence across the entire real estate industry. The awards pinpoint professional development and innovation, showcasing both the...
Around 75% of sharers want a housemate who is clean and tidy, according to realestate.com.au’s latest Consumer Intentions Study. Contributing fairly to shared expenses, doing their fair share of chores and being compatible personality-wise were also high on the list...
There are a number of reasons why property owners consider turning their home into an Investment Property. They could be looking to upsize or downsize, relocating, wishing to build their wealth or they are having problems selling in the current market. Here are a few...
If your tenants have just moved out, why not get into the property for the weekend and give it a quick spruce up? Here are some quick, easy and affordable tips for doing a Spruce Up: 1. Change kitchen cupboard handles You can pick up new handles from your local...
Should you allow your tenants to keep a pet at your investment property? Everyone has a different opinion on this topic. Here are some tips on what to consider before accepting a pet in your rental property: Your property manager should have a section on their tenancy...
Will Active Agents close as a result of COVID-19? In short, no. Managing rental properties is considered an essential service, as we are facilitating shelter for our tenants and on behalf of our landlords. Therefore, we are confident that our business will be allowed...
The Real Estate Investor A real estate investor makes money through real estate. An active investor that is good at analysing real estate market values and trends can become very wealthy. Investors use several different methods to turn a profit in the real estate...
Get your Finances in Order It doesn't make sense to go looking for a rental property to purchase without appropriate finance arrangements in place. Before you begin the search, get your finances in order by obtaining a copy of your credit report and cleaning up any...