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What you need to know about the revamped Residential Tenancies Act
The State Government’s revamped Residential Tenancies Act, will be fully enacted by July 2020, includes more than 130 reforms. Here's what you need to know.... View more
Investor insights: Looking past rental yield and capital gains
Successfully investing in Melbourne property can be challenging. We've discussed how looking at the bigger picture can make succeeding easier.... View more
Tenant selection processes in the spotlight as tenancy laws are tightened
Finding quality, reliable tenants is always important and under the proposed new tenancy laws, using a professional property manager will be crucial.... View more
Rise of 'professional tenants' a game changer for landlords
Melbourne is attracting a flourishing ‘professional tenants’ population, stimulated by strong interstate and overseas migration, in addition to locals who haven’t yet climbed onto the property ladder.... View more
Property Investors: How to maximise your returns
Most property investors play a long game. It’s a golden rule of real estate that retaining ownership of a property for 10 years or more sharply increases the likelihood you will double your money, reg... View more
Setting the right rent – how high-grade data networks assist landlords
Landlords can easily make mistakes when setting rents for tenants, leading to costly errors. Go to the rental market with an asking rent that’s above the going rate for comparable properties and you r... View more
5 steps landlords should take to prepare a property for tenants
You've just become a landlord - congratulations! Make sure you prepare your property for your new tenants before they move in by following these five steps. ... View more
How to maintain a great relationship with your property manager
Do you know what level of communication to expect in your relationship with a property manager? Here are some tips to understand it better. ... View more
It's your turn to have a say on Victoria's renting laws
The Victorian Government has put forward an options paper for the Residential Tenancies Act, with many significant changes in the pipeline.... View more
Landlords need to be on the inside track in the north’s crowded apartment market
Hot demand from tenants is absorbing a sharp increase in the supply of new apartments in Melbourne’s north. Young couples seeking an “urban edge” lifestyle close to transport hubs are the leading demo... View more
2016 Property Management Report: How did Melbourne do?
How did rental properties in Melbourne perform this year? We look back at growth, rental yields and vacancies for the last 12 months.... View more
Landlords: Can Victorian Tenants Use Your Property As An AirBnB?
Following the landmark AirBnB ruling against Melbourne tenants, what do landlords need to know about handling delicate legal issues like this?... View more
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