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Apr 15, 2022

Rent increases – how much and how often

How much and how often should you increase the rent of your investment property is question every landlord will ask themselves. There are legislation requirements around rent increases about when to i

Feb 15, 2022

Depreciation benefits for your investment property

Depreciation benefits can be often overlooked when owning an investment property. The tax benefits of investing in a rental property can be complicated and delicate, but provide an important benefit f

Dec 16, 2021

Wear and tear or damage?

What is the difference between ‘wear and tear’ and ‘damage’ when renting your property? It’s a question asked by many landlords and tenants, and can be quite confusing to understand. There can be disa

Jun 15, 2021

Maintaining your investment property

As a landlord, you may have purchased your investment property, and have a tenant and tenancy agreement in place, but what about continuing the ongoing maintenance and upkeep measures to ensure the in

Apr 18, 2021

What is a condition report?

Before renting your property out, it is essential that you know and understand your rights and landlord responsibilities to adhere to legislation requirements, and ensure you protect your asset. As

Feb 17, 2021

What to look for when buying an investment property

Generally, when buying an investment property, there is less emotion involved than when buying a home to live in. Obviously, you will want it to a good area, be of good quality, produce reliable yield

Oct 6, 2020

Landlord responsibilities for smoke alarms

As a property investor, it is imperative that you realise your compliance obligations and responsibilities for smoke alarms in rental properties. These standards are not just legislation that you are

Jul 23, 2020

What insurance does a landlord need?

As a landlord, have you ever asked “What insurance do I need for my rental property?” Obtaining appropriate insurance cover should be an automatic part of your investor portfolio procedure and should