Are you able to pass on the full cost of water consumption to your tenant? The simplest way is to have a qualified plumber attend the property to inspect and issue a Water Efficiency Certificate. The Master Plumbers Association of QLD has developed a specific Water Efficiency Certificate QLD and it’s the responsibility of the…Read More→
Possums are iconic Australian fauna, along with kangaroos and koalas. There are 23 possum species in Australia, but there are two common species that you’d likely come across: the Common Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecular) and the Common Ringtail Possum (Pseudocheirus peregrinus). These marsupials are nocturnal, resting during the day and only going out to feed…Read More→
Whether it be to provide housing for your family, or as an investment to earn rental income, granny flats are growing in popularity. If you are considering this as an option, there are two common ways to arrange the money you need: accessing the equity in your property or taking out a construction loan. Using…Read More→
Too many Landlords believe that they are saving money by attending to maintenance themselves, however, often the “quick fix” is not always the best solution nor outcome for both Tenant, Lessor and Agent. Public Liability issues can come about if the repair is not performed correctly or worse, someone gets injured by the inexperienced repair….Read More→
RBA leaves rates on hold at 1.50% Is it time to review your loan or consider a fixed rate? The Reserve Bank of Australia has again kept the official interest rate steady at 1.5%, however, we continue to see many of the banks increasing their interest only and investment loan rates. Come and speak with one of…Read More→
Mould growth can affect health and damage properties. However, it can be prevented and mould infestation can be eradicated. Read this article to find out how to get rid of mould at home.
Queensland residential real estate affordability is under threat as the Government’s stamp duty cash grab increased by $273 million from FY2016 to FY2017, ABS data for the financial year 2017 has revealed. Queensland State Government coffers have received a plumped up injection of $3.278 billion in stamp duty on conveyances in FY2017, compared with $3.005…Read More→
The March quarter vacancy rate data reveals generally improving rental markets across Queensland, according to REIQ’s Q1 2018 Vacancy Rate report, released today. Regional Queensland, in particular, has delivered good results in the wake of a two or three bleak years. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the regional vacancies improvements this quarter followed, broadly speaking,…Read More→
For every day you have a vacancy at your rental property, you are losing potential rental income. There are, however, simple fixes to make your property more desirable to prospective tenants. Curb Appeal First impressions are lasting impressions. If the exterior of your building is not up to par, a prospective tenant may not even…Read More→
Let’s talk about a subject everybody, hates, the removal of wallpaper. New wall coverings can transform a room, taking it from boring to beautiful. But before you can determine the best approach to removing your old wallpaper, you need to know the type of wall covering and the type of wall surface that’s underneath. The…Read More→
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