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You’ve been renting for years. It feels like forever. You can’t imagine how you could ever take the step from tenant to homeowner. And it’s understandable. You’re renting an apartment and the Aussie dream is to own a house on a quarter acre block. The traditional, clichéd way to look at home ownership is to… Continue reading Do you want to be on your own property ladder?

The good thing about having a Blink Asset Manager, rather than a regular property manager, is that they treat your investment properties as assets that need a holistic finance approach, rather than just collecting rent, conducting inspections and organising maintenance and repair callouts on a case by case basis. That holistic approach extends to the… Continue reading Supercharge your property portfolio

Assess a tenant’s suitability Buying an investment property for a good price, with growth and income potential is the first step towards building wealth, but it only gets you part of the way to your goal. The other major factor is making sure you have the right tenant. Not only are they providing your rental… Continue reading How To Assess A Potential Tenant’s Suitability

Real estate investors rely on property managers to help them manage their assets, whether they have a portfolio of 1 or 100. But before simply engaging the nearest property manager, it’s important you know they are not all created equal. Some have goals to become a selling agent, while others might see it as a… Continue reading What Makes Blink Property Different?

The limitations of a rental property can be frustrating. You want to make the space feel like your own, but aren’t permitted to renovate, or even do any permanent decorating. However, with a bit of creativity you can fashion a beautiful living space, by making temporary changes that won’t cost a fortune. Your walls are… Continue reading How To Make Someone Else’s House Your Home

The rental market has been under plenty of scrutiny this year, with the flow on effect of COVID seeing asking prices for quality rentals falling in some areas and landlords ready to play ball. This, combined with less competition from other prospective tenants, has provided a golden opportunity for anyone looking to upgrade into a… Continue reading Hot Rental Properties – In The Spotlight

If you have purchased your first investment property in the 2019-2020 financial year, it may seem like tax time just got a whole lot more complicated. But while it may be a bit trickier for you, it’s child’s play for an accountant, so if you haven’t used one previously, it’s a good idea to do… Continue reading How Does My Investment Property Affect My Tax Return?

Smart renovations will not only increase the overall capital value of your property, but can also mean extra rental income. If you take care of tenants’ basic needs you will find more of them want to rent your property and will be prepared to pay a little extra to do so. Here are a few… Continue reading Budget Friendly Renovations To Increase Rental Value

5 Ways To Improve Your Chances Of Getting A Rental Property There’s nothing worse when you’re on the hunt for a rental than turning up to another open home inspection only to see a crowd of other would be renters ready to sign on. In a competitive market it can feel like it’s all too… Continue reading 5 Ways To Improve Your Chances Of Getting A Rental Property