Even in the depths of winter, people are still on the move. Not quite as much as at other times of the year, but we have been pleasantly surprised by the interest we are receiving for many of our available properties. As always, for those where the number of enquiries are not where they should…
Notice Periods to End a Residential Tenancy Agreement in NSW As a landlord in New South Wales, understanding the legal requirements for ending a residential tenancy and making informed decisions about lease renewals is crucial. This blog post explores the notice periods required for terminating a lease in NSW and discusses whether lease renewals are…
With the media currently enjoying tossing around the prospect of our economy falling into recession in 2024 (they love using words like “teetering” and “about to plunge”), we thought it would be a good idea to do our own research into the implications for rental property owners if a recession was declared. Because it has…
As we move into the cooler months, it’s a great time to discuss the real-time state of the local rental market here in the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore areas. Recently, the media has been abuzz with talk of a rental crisis, while this was true three months ago when the rental market was…
Thinking about adding a pool to your rental property? It’s an exciting option that can draw tenants and elevate your property’s appeal. While there are a few things to consider, the benefits can make it a worthwhile addition. Let’s dive into the reasons why a pool might just be the next big hit for your…
We could be your secret weapon. After all, as property managers, we understand which properties provide the largest return and, sometimes more importantly, the least amount of headaches for rental providers. Switched-on property investors will often engage the services of a property manager to cast their eyes over a shortlist of investment properties they are…
As property managers, we are in a unique position where we have more access to people’s lives and homes than most. We get to glimpse “behind the doors” of what goes on in someone’s private life. It is very much a privilege. Unfortunately, Domestic and Family Violence is something we see all too often…
If you were to use Eisenhower’s Matrix to help prioritise preventative maintenance for investment properties, we believe cleaning the gutters of a property would make the top right hand corner quadrant under the “significant” banner. Nothing screams “rental property” more than small shrubs growing out of the gutters on a roof. It’s unsightly, but more…
Decisions, decisions, decisions! Who would have thought being the owner of an investment property would require so many decisions? It seems every time you turn around, you are being asked to decide what you would like to do. And decision fatigue… well it’s a real thing. Apparently, the average person makes about 35,000 decisions in…
In the realm of securing new tenants for your investment property, or as a tenant, preparing to move home you may feel distracted and devote the time to devote attention and care to a very important document – the Ingoing Condition Report In our opinion this document is a critical part of setting up for…
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