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When it comes to property investment, many buyers and investors become obsessed with the idea of timing their property purchase with the view that buying at the bottom of the market for the cheapest price is a formula for property success. And considering the current property market conditions, this seems more prevalent than ever. But, in my […]

With bushfire season starting across much of the nation, it’s time to prepare rental properties and check they are adequately insured. Bushfire. Just a mere mention of the word strikes fear in the hearts and minds of most Australians and none more so than those living in bushfire-prone areas.     The risk of bushfire […]

National dwelling rent values increased a further 0.6% in December to be 2.0% higher through the December quarter and up 10.2% over the calendar year. Rents rose across every broad region and housing type across the country over the past year, ranging from a 4.0% rise in house rents across the ACT to a 15.5% […]

Tenants across the country fess up to hiding their pets from their property manager or landlord for fear of missing out on a rental or having to give up their furry friend. For tenants with pets, finding a rental can be made to feel that much harder as landlords often favour applicants without pets. So […]

Recent headlines have confirmed what the property industry has known for months now — the rental crisis in Australia is going to get worse before it gets better. Domain data for last month revealed that Sydney’s vacancy rate is just 1 per cent, down from 2.2 per cent the year prior. We’re witnessing the reality […]

The data found the combined value of residential real estate in Australia had fallen to $9.6 trillion at the end of September, down from $9.7 trillion in the previous month. The quarterly 4.1% decline marks the most pronounced quarterly fall since the 1980s. However, dwelling values across Australia are 1.7% higher than they were this […]

With our property markets growing strongly and no shortage of tenants, many beginning landlords fail to ignore the relationship with their property manager as an ongoing business partnership. Too many landlords choose their property manager on fees alone. Others think they don’t need a property manager at all and can do it themselves. This is possible because […]

Choosing the right investment property is only part of the equation when you’re trying to build your wealth. Managing that property is the flip side of that coin and it really is a whole other ball game.   As a landlord, you will need to keep up-to-date on maintenance, financials and the real estate market […]

According to property management experts at PRD, some of the simplest updates can command the best returns. Here are five tips to help guide landlords looking to maximise their property’s potential. 1. A fresh coat of paint Sprucing up your interiors with fresh paint is “almost guaranteed to give you a higher rental return”, according […]

While rental growth is slowing, we’ve still experienced the highest rental growth in over a decade. Growth in rental rates eased over the second quarter of 2021, with the national rental index rising by 2.1% over the 3 months to June compared to a 3.2% rise over the March quarter. While rental growth has slowed over […]

Part of being a successful property investor is being able to stay across a lot of moving parts. From analysing the value of different areas or types of property, to understanding inflation and different kinds of loan structures. It’s information overload and at times can feel overwhelming. Information overload can lead to something we call […]

Propertylogy’s head of research, Simon Pressley, believes that a simple yet structured process, as well as forward planning, could ultimately allow investors to maximise returns from their rental properties. He provided eight tips that landlords (and their property managers) can follow to garner greater returns:   1. Be the captain Mr Pressley encouraged landlords to take […]

The search for an investment property requires a keen eye on the future. You want long term success without nasty hidden surprises. From the perspective of Metropolitan Plumbing, a plumbing industry leader, that means a thorough inspection of plumbing and gas fitting. They are aspects of a home requiring repairs and replacement sooner or later. As […]

Rules are an important part of life. And rules in most cases, are really just another word for common sense. They give us a clear framework around many important aspects of life, so it’s no surprise when it comes to selling your investment property, there’s a number of rules you need to follow in order […]

The co-founders of The Property Nerds, Arjun Paliwal and Kent Lardner, recently released a 154-page Australia’s Top 20 Investing Regions for 2021 report, using data to track down the best-performing markets in the country. In terms of methodology, the duo explained their processes of data shifting on a recent episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. “We […]

I always say: “Don’t let your emotions get in the way of your property investment decisions.” In fact, of all the common mistakes property investors make, this is where most of them go wrong. Instead of undertaking appropriate due diligence by looking closely at property data, many investors are making emotional purchases and it’s causing poor decision […]

Buying your first property heralds the beginning of your investment journey, but it does not end with signing that contract and getting that property title. That home or apartment is not going to make money by itself, so for savvy investors, the natural next step is to rent it out and make a killing off […]

Maggie Jin is opening the Yumiao Cat Cafe in Waterloo. Picture: David SwiftSource:News Corp Australia   Pet cafes, grooming centres and other novel animal amenities are appearing in new housing blocks as developers sniff out ways to attract owners and tenants with four-legged friends. The initiatives come as the RSPCA reported a 30 per cent […]

Airbnb and other share economy accommodation platforms are having a resurgence. After an extended period of staying at home, holidaymakers are venturing out as intrastate and interstate travel restrictions ease and a ‘travel bubble’ with New Zealand comes into effect. This is a boon for tourism, hotels and other accommodation providers – which means people with property […]

As a property investor, it’s your job to maximise the return of your assets. One way to do this is to maximise your rent. Here’s a list of 10 ways to do this that I’ve learned over my 20+ years in property management which has now allowed me to oversee the team that manages properties for […]