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What to look for in an investment property Searching for the right investment property can be a lengthy process. Not only do you need to think about your long-term wealth goals, but you need to make sure the investment property you buy will help you achieve these goals. In this article, we share six […]
Who loves Tax Time? (and who groaned!) Can I let you in on a secret? We have a little short cut for our property investor clients. A little cheat, if you will. You know what it’s like when you’re coming up to tax time, and you’re trying to organise your paperwork. And you’re going through […]
How many photos does it take to prepare a condition report? Here’s a clue… Its HUNDREDS! You know, before a tenant moves into your investment property, we prepare a condition report to ensure that your tenant leaves the property exactly the same way they found it (with fair wear and tear, of course). But […]
Do you know how to calculate monthly rent? You might be thinking that monthly rent is just 4 weeks’ rent, right? But, if your property manager tells you this, they’re shortchanging you as a landlord. It’s a little more complicated than just 4 weeks rent, but it’s a figure you need to know if […]
Property Investors work with Professionals. The challenge with investing in property is that there are so many variables. And you can’t possibly be expected to know all the things. So, the most successful property investors have a few key professionals on their team: A mortgage broker – not just for the initial purchase of […]
3 Tips for Getting the BEST Rent Prices on your Investment Property. Tip 1: Professionally edited photos. Get your Property Manager to organise professional (or professionally edited) photos. It’s not enough to use the photos you took on your phone when you first bought the house. It’s a tougher market out there, and you want […]
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Not all superheroes wear capes. You know this right? I wanted to introduce you to a superhero you might not have met before. It’s our one and only Georgia, Property Management Specialist here at Property Wise Launceston. Let me tell you why she is such a superhero though… Last week she leased a second property […]
Emerging bedroom trends that real estate agents love right now Just like other parts of the home, bedroom furnishing and decoration has evolved a lot over the years. From the sponged feature walls of decades past to neatly pressed valances to today’s houseplant-donned rooms, there’s a lot you can do to make sure your […]
What can we expect from the property market for the rest of 2020? The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, including real estate. With inspection arrangements altered to adhere to the government’s isolation and social distancing measures, and some landlords and tenants facing financial hardship, it’s understandably a stressful time for people. For property owners […]
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Are you tenants in rental arrears? Rent arrears policies explained below! Here at Property Wise Launceston, we pride ourselves on having a very tight rent arrears policy. As you can see in our video below, we feel all great agents will have this type of policy. Often this will be called a “Zero rent […]