The thought of increasing a tenant’s rent is not something most Landlords look forward to.
Most landlords actually dread the situation, worried it may damage relations, lead to confrontation or result in a good tenant deciding to vacate the property. Continue reading Increasing the rent
With Christmas and the holidays fast approaching, now is a good time to remind everyone to plan ahead and ensure their home is safe and secure, so that you, hopefully, don’t become a victim of opportunistic crime. Continue reading Keep your home safe this Christmas
The ongoing eurozone crisis may force the Reserve Bank to introduce further interest rate cuts before Christmas. So if this year the RBA decides to dress up as Santa instead of the Grinch, a leading property investment group says investors need to reconsider their financial position to make sure they capitalise on the move. Continue reading Tips to maximise your position should rates fall
Many Australians spend more time on budgeting for their next holiday, or analysing the health of their internet plan than giving their biggest debt a regular check up.
But with the current sluggish property market, and the lowest uptake of new home loans in recent years, there is no time like the present for borrowers to perform a home loan health check. Continue reading Tips to get the best out of your biggest debt
As households prepare their budgets for festive season shopping splurges, now is an ideal time to unwrap the financial strategies that help borrowers gain greater control over their home loan situation, according to Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice. Continue reading ‘Tis the season to manage your mortgage
SMSF, or a self managed super fund, is a small superannuation fund created for 1 to 4 members designed to create wealth. They are suitable for individuals who want to take control of their retirement planning by investing directly and making their own decisions about what and where to invest.
Your Investment Property reports on the 10 things you should know before buying property in your SMSF Continue reading Self Managed Super Funds: 10 things you should know about when buying property
Ten years ago I sanded an internal fibro wall on a lean-to built, probably, in the 1970s. Was it asbestos? I’m not sure. But ever since it has played on my mind.
It certainly was a dumb thing to do, that’s for sure, when you consider the risks that sanding, cutting or otherwise disturbing building materials containing asbestos. Continue reading Asbestos: a silent time bomb
1. Don’t renovate without first fixing faults. If the house needs re-stumping, re-wiring or re-roofing do this first. Putting time and money into cosmetic improvements without first making sure the building is sound is like putting lipstick on a gorilla. Continue reading 5 Renovation Blunders to Avoid
About to sell? Who do you target your property to – and how? Costa Charalambous and Your Investment Property reveal how.
When you bought your first property, you had a purpose, the property met your needs, and certainly there was a special connection. Now as the vendor, you are on the other side of the fence. But stepping into that old hat again and being in the buyer’s mind can help you be at the top of the selling game. Continue reading How to sell fast in a slow market
As a tenant, it is important you understand your rights and responsibilities. Being aware of the laws as they relate to renting can help you to avoid or resolve accommodation problems.
We look at some of the potential issues and how to deal with them so you can have a hassle-free tenancy.
Areas in which problems can occur include rent, repairs and maintenance, privacy and sub-letting. Continue reading Renting – How to deal with a problem or dispute