Do your research on the area and have superior knowledge of the marketplace.

Knowledge is power when negotiating. Research is the key here attend auctions, research recent sales, importantly talk to agents and go to open for inspections; become an expert in the area. Use your superior knowledge of the market combined with facts and figures to negotiate back and forth until a mutually acceptable price and terms are agreed upon. Remember this is not a place you are going to live take emotion out of it and walk away if need be.

Do you have an investment property in the Launceston area? Or do you know of an investor that requires a professional property management service? If so, please do not overlook Launceston's specialised Property Management Service.

Helping tenants understand their responsibilities as well as their rights over fixed term leases could prevent potentially expensive misunderstandings down the track.

The Residential Tenancies Act clearly states that the landlord must maintain the property in ‘good’ repair, in a state that is fit to live in and in a state that complies with health and safety codes, local government by-laws and supply authority regulations.

Pick up January's issue of Property Investor Magazine and read the "Young Gun" artilce with our client Steve Gall.....page 26...We are so very proud of our youngest property investor! Great Stuff Steve...you are truly a young gun with a passion for property. For more information about Steve's story go to www.apimagazine.com.au

1 out of 3 Australians use a mortgage broker.

Mortgage brokers provide consumers with:
• Choice
• Convenience
• Professionalism
The mortgage broker is an expert in their field and offers the consumer extensive choices while balancing their financial interests and goals.

The question we get asked every day at least 5 times a day...can we have pets at this property?

Unfortunately the answer is not as simple as yes or no in many cases however this may help you establish whether or not a pet is suitable at a particular property and when an owner might consider pets.

Congratulations to our new friends in Noosa for the opening of their new exclusive property management business...the message is clear...landlords and tenants are no longer tolerating being second to buyers and sellers...more and more independent property management focused business are surfacing with a sole focus on delivering a much higher standard of service and professionalism to the industry.

When a tenant moves into a property, both the tenant and the managing agent/landlord are required to complete a condition report.
This report is an extremely important document as it is a record of the condition of the premises at the start of the tenancy. When completing a condition report it is not a quick process of ticking and flicking that everything is clean, working and undamaged. Extreme caution and time needs to be taken to describe all of the fixtures and fittings.

This includes: The colour of the carpets and walls, a full description of the window coverings and light fittings, detailed information on appliances, including the make and model, a list of any inclusions, etc.

Thank you to all of our fabulous tenants that pay rent on time every time, this award goes out to you!

If you are looking for the best tenants for your investment property contact the team @home where our sole focus is managing residential property. "take the risk out of renting"