@home Property Management feature on RPM video with reference to Customer Survey's. We thrive on all feedback to constantly improve and deliver more! In contrast here how an agency principle "borrows" tenant bond money to pay for his $30,000 wedding!
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Negative banter about how tough things are in our State is having a strong impact on confidence in our economy. It’s time we considered a change in mindset and adapted to the changes.
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Purchasing an investment property is one of the biggest decisions that people will often make in their life, outside of getting married, having children and a multitude of other big events that can take place. As your managing agent we do appreciate that you have already gone through this process in owning your current investment property. However, we wanted to share some important information that can assist you in your future purchases of investments. The most important…
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Property Owners/Property Managers If you own or manage a property, you will need to check if it is digital ready. If your tenants have digital equipment, like a set-top box or a digital TV, and they can’t receive free-to-air digital TV channels, you may need to upgrade your property’s antenna system. Am I responsible for upgrading the antenna? If your property is a free-standing house, you may wish to check the tenancy agreement and relevant tenancy legislation in your state or…
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Congratulations to Caroline & Raymond Snooks for receiving our $200 Coles Myer Voucher for the best inspection of the month for January 13. Not only is the home impeccably presented they have maintained the grounds beautifully and even established a thriving vegetable garden. Thank you on behalf of the team @home for making our job such a pleasure.
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Sometimes the answer can be both or neither depending on your circumstances.There are no laws stating that you must enter into a 6 or 12-month tenancy agreement term.
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Most experienced investors understand that $500 a week for fifty two weeks a year means more money in their pocket than $550 a week with several weeks vacancy during the year. So if maximising income from rental property investment comes from keeping their properties occupied, why do some landlords charge such high rents that their tenants move on whenever they get the chance and new tenants are slow to move in? It is a fact of life that some investors fail to see the big picture…
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There are two types of tenancy agreements that an owner and a tenant can enter into. The first is a fixed- term agreement and second, a periodic tenancy agreement. A fixed-term tenancy has a definite commencement date and expiry date. A periodic agreement has a commencement date with no expiry date. The preferred type of tenancy is a fixed-term agreement where a tenant will enter into a 6 or 12- month agreement to give both parties security of tenancy and income for a set period of time.
Read the full articleIn the world of media and television shows Do-It-Yourself home repairs, maintenance and renovations is a hot topic. Many home owners are choosing to undertake this style work themselves instead of engaging professionals. However, the reality in the world of managing investment properties is a completely different scenario. When owning an investment property, property investors and managing agents have a duty of care to the tenant to ensure that all repairs, maintenance and renovations are undertaken by a professional, licensed and insured tradesperson.
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We would like to congratulate Barbara & Margarete Lehmann for being selected for the inspection of the month reward. These ladies take great pride in their home environment and to top it off they are wonderful people to get along with. We hope you enjoy your $200 Coles Myer Voucher from the team @home.
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