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Body Corp vs Owner: who is responsible?

When someone says 50 shades of grey, most people think of the books or the movie… but mention it to a landlord or a tenant in Queensland and the many grey areas around who is responsible for repairs and maintenance in rental properties might come to mind instead. There’s a leak in the gutter,… Continue reading Body Corp vs Owner: who is responsible?

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Blink Property Arrears Process

Tenants falling behind in rent is an unfortunate, but common part of life, especially in an environment like today, where unemployment has recently increased and now JobKeeper and other pandemic assistance packages are beginning to come to an end. So, it’s important for owners and tenants to know the rental arrears process for properties… Continue reading Blink Property Arrears Process

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10 Myths About Investment Properties – Did You Know?

When it comes to rental properties, there are common misconceptions for both owners and renters that can prove costly or embarrassing without the right knowledge in place. To make it easier, we have broken down our top five for each. Let’s start with owners. Owner myths busted I want more rent! Property managers don’t set… Continue reading 10 Myths About Investment Properties – Did You Know?

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Reasons To Pay Rent On Time

It’s easy to get complacent if you’ve been in a rental for a long time, or if you’re in the middle of a lease and everything has been going well. You take great care of the place, keep the noise down and are a model tenant. Then one time your rent is a day or… Continue reading Reasons To Pay Rent On Time

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Important contact numbers & procedures for our tenants to know over the Christmas period

What a year it’s been! And now it’s that special time once again to spend Christmas and New Year’s with your loved ones. However, nothing spoils Christmas lunch like a burst water main or broken toilet! So at Blink, not only are we wishing you a safe and happy holiday period, but also giving… Continue reading Important contact numbers & procedures for our tenants to know over the Christmas period

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Do you want to be on your own property ladder?

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?

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How To Make Someone Else’s House Your Home

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

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Hot Rental Properties – In The Spotlight

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

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Common Misconceptions About Your Tenancy

Lease agreements aren’t much fun to read. They seem complex, are often in boring legal speak and are all the same anyway, right? Wrong. If you are renting, it’s vitally important to be across the terms of your lease, because mistakes can be costly. We spoke to Michelle Raymond, Blink Property’s Licensee in Charge, Qld,… Continue reading Common Misconceptions About Your Tenancy

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5 Ways To Improve Your Chances Of Getting A Rental Property

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