It is inconceivable that people needing or wanting to be renters might be putting up with unpleasant and even unsafe living conditions in order to have a roof over their heads, but this is what a recent survey revealed. Financial comparison site, Finder, found that three in...
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More often than not, styling is associated with selling your home, but that home may be an investment property – or indeed you might be styling it to attract tenants not buyers. Taking the time and effort to style your property is worth the investment because you will m...
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With half the year still to go, buying another investment property may be part of your strategy for 2023. Your focus will be on strong capital growth areas with high rental demand, and especially taking into account that immigration is opening up in Australia. With vacancy rates at an all...
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When you want to retain quality tenants, maintaining a good relationship with them is vitally important and is generally achieved through being accommodating and open-minded. Losing a good tenant can impact on your finances. In this scenario, a landlord wants to increase the...
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In some places, rents are up nearly 30 per cent in the past year, which is the largest increase since the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) began keeping records nearly three decades ago. The problem of rental affordability and rental supply shortages will continue to be much talked...
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Taking on board what property market researchers, economists and many well-informed specialists are saying, some good opportunities in the real estate market may be just ahead. As a property investor – and a landlord – you are very aware that property investment is not a one-off...
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Property investors can sometimes be unnecessarily cautious about dipping a toe into commercial waters. Would you consider taking your first dive? Have conversations with the experts in the field but this may help get you thinking. #1 Know how much money you have to invest.Start with a clea...
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In an industry known for its competitive nature and constantly evolving landscape, the Gold Coast’s Justin Miller stands out as a visionary leader, empowering agents and transforming the way business is conducted in the region. Owning one of Australia’s leading RE/MAX offices a...
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One of RE/MAX Australia’s leading offices has changed ownership and name, with RE/MAX Results becoming RE/MAX Select and Hayley Van de Ven handing over to Nikita and Dan Kinnane. Broker-owner Nikita Kinnane is well known and widely recognised as an experienced, talented real estate p...
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XMAS IN JULY MIGHT GIFT $25K WINDFALL Homeowners listing properties for sale with RE/MAX Bayside Properties, Cleveland and Alexandra Hills, and RE/MAX Results, Morningside, have a $25,000 winning chance in July. Limitless Property (Queensland) Pty Ltd principal Hayley Van De Ven, owner of t...
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With one month to go until the end of the financial year, you have probably read the stories about the ATO having their sights set on landlords. There really is nothing to be alarmed about when you have finance and property management experts on your team. The ATO is simply responding to ...
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Landlords, if you need another reminder of the critically important role you play in your community and in the wider picture – society at large, here are some points taken from a recent housing investment report, the State of the Market: Australian Private Rentals, launched b...
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Vacancy rates in most markets across the country are low, with every indication that they will stay low for some time. With this in mind, you may be considering expanding your property portfolio. You’ve heard the advice. Location is key. Convenience rules. Access to transport, medica...
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Although two-thirds of Australians own pets and renters make up close to one third of Australians, pet rental laws and rules differ around the country. In some cases, pet ownership is discouraged, some lease agreements may include a clause that bans pets, and sometimes it is up to th...
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Many Australian property investors have struggled to keep pace with increasing mortgage repayments and are still very concerned about what financially lies ahead for them with as the interest rate landscape remains unsettled. When the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) surveyed...
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Investment property owners who are looking for updating ideas for an existing property or additional investment proper to purchase might consider that it appears that home offices are here to stay. A need for in-home work space has increased over the past three years as it has become more ...
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STOP and ask yourself some tough questions. There are many things you might be tempted to do yourself and some of them can put you at risk. Risking your health… Risking your finances… Risking your lifestyle… 2023 could be a pretty good time to become a lan...
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Depending on whose report you read, rental vacancy rates across Australia went down to somewhere between 1.47% and 0.8% in February, either way around half the level seen before the pandemic and the lowest level since late 2018. Tenants are finding rental choice limited Australia-wid...
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Survey reveals best cities for immigrants. When you are a property investor thinking about expanding your portfolio of rentals, there are many things you will want to take into consideration as you research investment opportunities. At times, information can come from unexpected quarters....
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Property investors with access to equity and finance, who can handle rising costs of living and borrowing, are feeling optimistic in 2023. Falling prices, rising rents and tough borrowing conditions for the owner-occupiers who they compete with are presenting opportunities. If you ca...
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Around 91% of Australia’s 3.2 million rental properties are funded by everyday Aussie investors. While governments have relied on private landlords to provide rental accommodation, they have introduced legislative changes that have in some cases leant towards alienating landlords. T...
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When it comes to your rental properties… your investments… your future financial security… you want to ensure your property is not only being cared for and in remaining in good condition. In addition to that, ensuring it remains a positive and viable investment that is ...
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NOTE: It’s fair to say points raised below are reasonable for all properties regardless of which state or territory they’re in. QUEENSLAND property managers can find more information on new standards on REIQ’s website, https://www.reiq.com/articles/minimum-housing-sta...
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The decision to expand your portfolio is an exciting, albeit maybe daunting, prospect heading into the New Year. With rising interest rates, cost of living woes and changing property markets, it is understandable that many investors are proceeding with caution. However, good decisions now pa...
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It’s a process that has been addressed in state tenancy reforms across the country over the past few years, with New South Wales soon to consider banning the practice all together. Rental bidding is like the auction process, where prospective tenants will put forward a proposed figur...
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