Don’t set and forget – always ensure your insurance is up to date. When buying a property it’s important to ensure your asset is insured against any unforeseen events. It’s likely to be the most expensive asset you buy. We’ve noticed overtime investors review their property portfolio performance but neglect to review their insurance. Insurance cover provides a vast range of unforeseen...
Having a good tenant makes investing property so much better. However, even good tenants encounter financial loss and this will have a direct flow in effect to the landlord. On the other hand a bad tenant can cause significant problems to a landlord in more ways than one. Here are some ideas to help minimise rent in arrears: Upfront background checks When your property manager contacts you to present a...
There is nothing worse than experiencing the loss of a life. If you know the person or not, nothing is more precious than life. However in this article we take a look at the financial perspective of a landlord’s interest in the event their tenant passes away. It’s the last thing any landlord wants to think about, but if you are investing in property for the long term, there is a possibility that a...
According to the The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) :- The proportion of vacant properties in metro Melbourne remained at 2.3% in March 2020, compared to 2.2% in December 2019. The proportion of vacant properties in regional Victoria rose again moving from 1.7% in December 2019 to 1.9% in March 2020. The weekly median rent for houses in metropolitan Melbourne decreased by $10 from...
Depending on where mould in an investment property can be an issue all year round. In this article we explain some general points to help avoid the build up of mound in your investment property. What is mould? Mould and mildew are a form of funghi. They thrive and grow with built up moisture. Overtime a property may get damp, dark and poorly ventilated. This often occurs in wet areas of a home including...
When entering a rental agreement a tenant intends to live in the property for a while, usually more than twelve months. However due to change of circumstances, it’s not uncommon a tenant wants to break a lease early. In considering this, it’s important to understand the proper way to break your lease. A rental agreement is a contractual agreement that is set on a fixed term. This is a legally...
When a tenant signs a lease it’s normally intended that they want to live in the property for twelve months or more. It’s often a common experience to see a tenant continue renting beyond the first twelve months but they go on a month-by-month lease. It is understandable as circumstances can change at it provides the tenant with the flexibility to leave the property on short notice. However during a...
The COVID-19 crisis has caused much pain to health, livelihoods and working careers. The situation has called for many changes in the way people interact. The real estate industry is set to experience many changes particularly in the way it presents a property inspection. Property inspections are traditionally conducted to show potential tenants a property to lease or potential buyers a property to...
Common mistakes buyers make - and how to avoid them. Buying a home is one of the biggest commitments you’ll make in a lifetime. If you can get it right the first time, you’ll obviously increase the chances of adding more properties to your net wealth. In doing so this article may help you prevent some common mistakes buyers make. You may also enjoy our article on "First Home Buyers - 5...
Co-ownership is a beneficial and affordable way for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to acquire real estate. Superannuation law allows super fund members to co-invest within their super fund. The new Tenant in Common Exchange (ticX) provides an uncomplicated trading platform for co-owners. Until the development of ticX there was no trading platform for the sale and acquisition of tenants-in-common...