If you have an investment property you do not live in, often little things will be needing maintenance which your tenant may not even notice until it becomes a problem. If you are even a little bit handy, here is an annual Property Maintenance Checklist you could do which might save you some tradie service […]
What are the rights and responsibilities of Queensland tenants in an emergency situation? First, you must determine if the situation actually is an emergency or if it is just inconvenient. There are clear guidelines on what is considered an emergency and what is not (see full list below). It is worth applying your common sense […]
Insurance companies are always happy to accept your premiums – but when things go wrong, many property owners find that their policy does not cover them in the way they thought it would. This article will help you to ask questions of your insurer to ensure the premium you are paying is worth it. In […]
While many investors ‘shop’ property managers based on their management fee, this can be false economy as choosing a poor property manager can cost you a lot of time and money. In this article we examine some common mistakes which end up costing owners more than they bargained for and provide some tips to help […]
RealSmarter is a Brisbane based property management company. Our aim is to help our clients achieve their wealth goals by ensuring that their investment properties, and the tenants occupying them, are cared for to a high standard. Under ‘Articles’ we discuss some of the common issues that come up when we manage rental properties. We […]
When You Want To Move Out of Shared Accomodation When two or more people share a rental property and one wants to move out, what should be done? Firstly, if there is a lease in place, it is important to understand that all people listed on the lease are ‘jointly and severally’ responsible for paying […]