Articles to assist Landlords & Investors

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What are Management Fees, why are they charged and what service should you expect for the fees you pay?

Have you ever wondered what the abbreviation "ROI" stands for?

Have you ever wondered how to calculate the ROI of an investment property?

Here at Property Excellence we believe there is more to selecting the right investment property than just considering the ROI (return on investment).

Under the current Legislation, Landlords are required to provide their rental property in a reasonable state of cleanliness and “fit for habitation”. 

  At Property Excellence we take compliance and risk minimisation very seriously.  Not being compliant can have disastrous consequences.  Negligence… law suits… loss of life. 

Are you wanting to on-charge water usage to your tenant?   In NSW, you can only ask the tenant to pay water usage charges if the minimum criteria have been met. 

 Depending on where you are planning to rent across Australia, you may find yourself in a highly competitive rental market.  Which is why, at Property Excellence, we have put together these tips for completing a Tenancy Application Form… because first impressions matter.   So how can you give your application the best chance for success?  

 Consent for pets during a tenancy Did you know that it is a requirement of your Residential Tenancy Agreement to obtain consent from the landlord in order to have pets at the property during your tenancy? How can this be done? 

  Do you pay your rent on time?  Do you regularly pay a few days… maybe a week late?  Are you constantly in arrears? 

 Why do rent increases occur? There are many reasons rent increases occur throughout the time of your tenancy.  Some of these include: Changes in rental market conditions To assist in the overall increase of expenses of the property...

Ever wondered why your Property Manager or Landlord carries out inspections of the property you are renting during your tenancy?