Welcome to our 2nd instalment of our 15 part series on the changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. Today we’re discussing the new minimum standards for a property to be…
Did you know that we now have new residential tenancies laws in new south wales? Changes to the residential tenancy laws started on the 23rd of march 2020 with amendments…
One thing that creates a lot of confusion and concern for property owners is normal wear and tear. Just what is normal wear and tear? Quite simply, normal wear and…
We get asked all the time what sort of tenancy checks we do on a potential tenant before they’re approved for a property. Here’s a brief overview. What we look…
What does reasonably clean even mean? “But it’s cleaner now than when I moved in” This phrase is one that property managers hear on an almost daily basis! The Residential…
Smoke alarm batteries – whose responsibility is it? Today we’re having a quick conversation about smoke alarms and whether it is the tenant’s responsibility to replace batteries in the smoke…
What makes a great property manager? This is such an awesome question because if you ask 10 property managers this same question you’ll likely get 10 different answers so…
This property is located in Belmont Street, Alexandria, and we’ve just leased it. Did you know that at the moment (January, 2019) there are over 50, 2-bedroom properties…
Thinking of renting your home but dread the thought of fixing up the front of your property? A well-presented frontage is important for ensuring prospective tenants stop and want…
As a landlord, I can understand how it’s sometimes attractive to think that you can manage the property yourself. Often we’re engaged by landlords who’ve gone down the DIY…