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ATO Audits Property Investors: What You Need to Know

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If you own a rental property, the ATO audit risk for rental property owners is something that’s well and truly on the radar this year. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO)…
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How to Add Value to Your Investment Without Over-Capitalising

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Home renovation loans are booming right now — currently making up the fastest-growing segment of new lending at around 7% annually. While many of these loans are being taken out…
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5 Essential Tips for Investing in Perth Real Estate

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Buying an investment property is one of the most powerful ways to grow your long-term wealth—but not all properties are created equal. If you're looking for essential tips for investing…
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New Year Resolutions for Property Investors

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1. New Year Resolutions for Property Investors The start of a new year is the perfect time to set fresh goals and reassess priorities. While classic resolutions like ‘exercise more’…
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How to Find the Right Tenants For Your Investment Property!

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How to Find the Right Tenants! Finding the right tenant isn’t just about filling a vacancy—it’s about securing someone who will treat your property like a home, pay rent on…
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Protecting your Investment Property from Storm Damage

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How to Prepare Your Investment Property for Storm Season Although storm season may still be a little way off, now is the perfect time to start preparing your investment property.…
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Landlord Insurance and How to Avoid Expensive Mistakes

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Why Landlord Insurance Is Essential Landlord insurance is a must-have for property investors looking to protect their investments. While many landlords purchase insurance believing it will shield them from all…
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Smart Property Investment: A Guide to Success

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The foundation of smart property investment is straightforward: buy a property at a competitive or undervalued price in an area with growing demand and rising property values. Rent it out…
Landlord Responsibilities include maintaining structural integrity, complying with safety regulations, handling urgent repairs, and servicing major appliances. Tenant Responsibilities include keeping the property clean, handling minor maintenance tasks, and reporting issues promptly.

Property Maintenance 101: A New Landlord’s Guide to Responsibilities and Tenant Roles

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Navigating Property Maintenance as a New Landlord Navigating property maintenance as a new landlord can feel overwhelming! Are you responsible for every issue, or do tenants have their own responsibilities?…

How to Choose a Great Property Manager for your Investment

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As a property investor, teaming up with the right property manager can make a huge difference to the success of your investment. A great manager takes care of the day-to-day,…
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Investment Property Tax Benefits

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Owning an investment property comes with a range of tax perks, even if the property isn’t turning a profit straight away. Investment property tax benefits can help you reduce your…
How to Find the Perfect Tenant

How to Find the Perfect Tenant: Tips for Landlords

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How to find the perfect tenants can be tricky; it's like finding the perfect match for your property! You’re looking for someone dependable, communicative, respectful, and committed to maintaining your…

Why Routine Inspections Are a Non-Negotiable for Landlords

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The Cost of Skipping Routine Inspections Did you know that failing to conduct regular inspections at your rental property might result in a denied insurance claim? It’s true! Routine inspections…
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Common Challenges for Self-Managed Landlords & How to Overcome Them

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Common Challenges for Self-Managed Landlords Common challenges for self-managed landlords often go unnoticed until they become overwhelming. While many assume managing a rental property is as simple as collecting rent…

Selling a Tenanted Property Made Simple!

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If you’re a property investor, choosing an agency that manages both sales and property management can be a game-changer. Selling a tenanted property is made simple with our all-in-one approach,…
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Maximise Your Returns with the Right Rent

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The Importance of Setting the Right Rent As a property investor, maximising your rental return starts with one crucial decision: setting the right rent. While it’s tempting to aim high…
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Property Management Training – Why It’s So Important

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In today’s fast-moving rental market, property management training is more important than ever. With regular changes to legislation, shifting market conditions, and rising expectations from both landlords and tenants, property…

The importance of servicing your air-conditioner

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The Importance of Servicing Your Air-Conditioner: A Must for Property Owners With summer fast approaching, it's worth property owners and landlords considering essential maintenance to keep their properties in prime…

The hidden costs of cheap fees & what this means to you!

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As an investor, what's important to you? Is it cheap fees, a great service, or a combination of both? It’s an important consideration because the way your property is managed…

Routine Inspections – why they are so important!

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Routine property inspections are essential for keeping your property in top condition and ensuring tenant satisfaction. While we're not building inspectors, there are some key areas we need to focus…

The Hidden Costs of Self-Managed Property: Avoiding Common Mistakes

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Many property investors decide to self-manage their rental properties to save money on management fees. While this approach can seem financially worthwhile, it can often lead to costly mistakes that…

CASE STUDY – Why Your Rent Should be Set Correctly!

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At a time when interest rates are high and the property market is booming, it’s no surprise that investors will aim for the highest possible rent.  However, this strategy doesn’t…

WARNING TO PROPERTY INVESTORS!

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Avoid Buying a Property Sight Unseen - Consult a Property Manager Before Making an Offer: Investing in the property market is gaining popularity, especially among East Coast investors who are…

Maximising the return on your investment

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CASE STUDY: In this case study, we’ll look at how we helped a property investor achieve remarkable results in a very competitive rental market. Our client – let’s call him…

How to Keep Good Tenants

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When you have good tenants, you rarely need to worry about rent being paid on time or whether your property is still in great condition. From staying on top of…

How to Find the Right Tenants for your Property

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Navigating a tenant changeover can be a stressful time for landlords, with the urgency to secure quality tenants quickly being a top priority. To guarantee that your property is swiftly…

Property Investment In Perth’s Northern Suburbs

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If you’re already, or thinking about becoming a property investor in Perth northern suburbs, you’ll want to stay well informed regarding the latest trends. In recent months, the property market…

Navigating the Joondalup Real Estate Market and Surrounding Suburbs

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If you’re thinking about moving to Joondalup or one of its neighbouring suburbs, you're in for a treat, as this satellite city north of Perth has a wealth of attractions…

Pest Control in Your Rental Property In Perth

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Pest control in a rental property in Perth is essential and if this isn’t managed properly, problems can arise for both tenants and landlords, which can result in costly interventions.…

A Guide to When Fixtures & Fittings Should be Updated

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When it comes to maintaining your investment property in Perth, the items that are likely to show their age and deteriorate are the fixtures and fittings. Maintaining your property to…

Property Investment In Perth Through a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund

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Using Your Superannuation for Property Investment in Perth Investing in real estate has long been considered a prudent path toward financial security and potential capital growth. For many people in…

Property Managers In Perth: When is the right time to reduce the rent?

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Maintaining a profitable rental portfolio is a priority for most property managers in Perth, and from time-to-time, careful evaluation of the amount of rent you’re receiving from your investment is…

How to Apply For a Rental Property in Perth

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If you’re already applying for rental properties in Perth or thinking about it, there are a few things to consider that may put you ahead of the rest and help…

Managing Mould in Your Investment Property

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Owning an investment property is a great way to maximise your income, especially whilst rents are high, however it’s important to consider certain maintenance issues that, if left untreated, can…

Investment Properties and What to Consider

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Investment properties in Perth is a great way to grow your wealth without relying purely on superannuation to fund your future retirement but this is something that should be approached…

Why You Should Hire a Property Manager in Perth

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When it comes to managing an investment property, hiring a property manager in Perth can bring several benefits to property owners, some of which are listed below: Hiring a specialist…
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Renting Out Your Property:
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