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"

Like many products or services, Management fees as a percentage can be a poor indicator of actual cost.

In my experience, the first question most property investors ask is what is your management fee? The second question, “how much rent can you achieve?”

The most important aspect to consider when trying to achieve the ‘best deal’ is to understand the long term effects rather that the short term traps.

We have had several calls from clients this week who have received the new water service invoice from Ben Lomond Water. Many are confused by the account and want to know who pays for what?

You may be aware the water usage no longer forms a part of the rates for the property, it is a separate entity and controlled by the new Tasmanian water and sewage corporation.

Is your investment property tax return maximised?

Many property investors can reduce their taxable income and improve their cash flow by simply getting a Depreciation Schedule on their investment property.

Our research shows that an estimated 70% of people currently entitled to tax deductions relating to an investment property that they own are not be in a position to make a claim?