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Obtaining a building inspection report is just good sense
We are recommending to our investor clients to consider obtaining a building inspection report for their investment property as an extension of our routine inspections. Our routine inspections are to report on the tenant’s care and maintenance of your property and to...
There is an art to securing a tenant for your property
Securing a suitable tenant for your investment property is not as simple as opening the door and letting people view the property, handing out an application form and getting a lease signed. We require all prospective tenants to inspect your property. This allows us...
Happy New Year!
Wow! Can you believe we are starting another New Year? It feels like we were doing this only a short time ago! What lies ahead as 2017 stretches before us like a blank canvas? I suspect we will see more of the same. Politicians will continue to find ways to raise...
Are you using this little-known opportunity to get the tax man to help your monthly cash flow?
Many people invest in real estate and take advantage of the tax deductions. Unlike your own home that you live in, the interest on residential investment loans can be deducted against the rental income. All other expenses including depreciation can also be claimed....
Where has all the common sense gone?
As Property Managers, we deal with the Residential Tenancies Act and its regulations on a daily basis. We often come across things that just seem to defy common sense! For example, here in SA we cannot compel or even ask a tenant to clean carpets when they vacate a...
Good News Report – December 2016
Hello I trust things are going well for you since I was last in touch. And on the subject of positive things here is your latest edition of The Good News Report newsletter. It has some thought provoking ideas that I hope you enjoy.One idea is an unusual (but highly...
How to Keep Your Tenant Happy and in Your Property for Longer
The saying that a happy tenant is a good tenant rings ever so true. A good tenancy, just like any relationship, works best when both parties feel the arrangement is fair and everyone is genuinely doing their best to honour it. For the tenant, it's an affordable and...
Teaching Property Management in the USA
I have just returned from three weeks leave in the USA. Before leaving, I was asked by the Orlando Regional Realtor Association in Florida to teach specifically on how to run a successful property management business. In addition, I talked on using sound time...
Can you Believe This Tribunal Ruling?
A recent report from New Zealand shows just how absurd some decisions are! In this NZ situation, a tenant had allowed dogs into the dwelling, even though it was expressly stated in the lease that dogs were to be kept outside. The dogs subsequently used the carpets as...
Good News Report – September 2016
Hello! The year is over half way through. It’s scary how fast time flies sometimes. Here is the latest edition of the Good News Report newsletter. In Good News Report #6 there are two wonderful ideas. The first one is all about the 90-10 rule for happiness (I really...
Being Lease Compliant – It’s all About Minimising Risk
Upon entering into a new lease agreement, your Property Manager will need to ensure that your lease complies with current legislation that affects all rental properties. In today’s leasing environment there are a raft of compliance issues that need to be addressed...
Introducing an Accountant who Loves Property Investment
I had the pleasure of meeting a new accountant a couple of weeks ago. Andy Asiandi runs a practice called “Success Tax Professionals”. I visited Andy at his office at Payneham to see whether we could assist any of his clients with our Property Management services. I...