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Who’s responsible, body corp or landlord?
Properties can cost a lot to maintain over the years and it can seem like there’s always something popping up… a tree root in the plumbing, a crack in the tiles, or a leak in the roof. These can be expensive, but tenants have the right to live in a home that is kept… Continue reading Who’s responsible, body corp or landlord?
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How to get your property above market value
Savvy investors (and most B.Invested clients) purchase for below market value in order to build growth and equity on the way into the market. So, if that’s the case, how do you turn your asset into something that is valued above your purchase price as quickly as possible? Something that will provide the equity… Continue reading How to get your property above market value
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Act early on repairs and maintenance to save long term costs
Rental properties can hit you with big costs when you least expect it. Let’s face it, things can and do go wrong, break, expire, flood, burn and so on. Extra payments on repairs and maintenance are part of life for a property investor. But you don’t always want to be paying those out-of-hours callout… Continue reading Act early on repairs and maintenance to save long term costs
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Why yearly rent increases are so important for your investment portfolio
The beauty of property in Australia is that its value and rental income increase with time and inflation, but the money you owe on it never needs to go any higher. Regularly increasing the rent on your investment properties is a savvy wealth-building strategy. Even just $10 a week equals an extra $520 a… Continue reading Why yearly rent increases are so important for your investment portfolio
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Wear and Tear vs Damage
In a competitive rental market, not knowing your rights and responsibilities can be costly; and that’s for both landlords and tenants. One of the most common grey areas is the difference between fair wear and tear and plain old damage. The confusion around this can spark disputes over who is responsible to pay for… Continue reading Wear and Tear vs Damage
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Reasons to Pay Rent in Advance or on Time
Paying rent on time seems like common sense if you want to hold down a tenancy and make yourself more appealing to prospective landlords in the future. But a lot of renters get caught out by payment traps and end up being accidentally late. You may not be aware, but there are consequences for… Continue reading Reasons to Pay Rent in Advance or on Time
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