Having a rental property most landlords immediately think of sourcing long term tenants, but for Landlords Steve and Kaye, short term leasing has paid off. “We have been renting out our investment property for the past 4 years now to [...]

Ben Levi – Founder of RentingSmart tells us how. If you’re anything like me, at some point, you’ve had difficulty deciding whether or not to raise the rent and how to do it. You’ve read the papers and property magazines; [...]

Landlord are you considering selling your rental property and have a tenancy agreement in place? Here is what you need to know!! If you have a Fixed term agreement in place you cannot make your tenant leave. They can stay [...]

Landlords with rental properties in bushfire prone areas need to ensure that your tenants are aware of the environment in which they live. Both Landlords and tenants can prepare for fire season by taking some simple steps in order to [...]

With storm season upon us, running from September through March, we all need to be diligent about ensuring our homes (and our tenants) are prepared for what Mother Nature may have install for us. To best protect your property & [...]

So I begin my research thinking it best to start by finding out what actually causes concrete cracking then the solution and repair should come easy, right??? …………..well, let’s just say “it’s complicated’ – I skipped straight to the solution! [...]

One of the key components in bathrooms is the faucet – so naturally it is important that they are properly maintained to remain in good working order. There are a number of things that can go wrong with faucets, most [...]

Critical Information for EVERY Landlord and Tenant In my recent article “The what, why and how for smoke alarms in rental properties” (9 July, 2012), I highlighted the need to install the “NEW” photoelectric smoke alarms and the many benefits [...]

Kitchens form the cornerstone of many a home, the place where people not only cook, eat & congregate – but a place where good times and great memories are formed. Many a kitchen has been the haven for solving the [...]

The great thing about energy saving light bulbs is that not only are they cost effective and provide quality lighting, they are, more importantly, environmentally friendly. What more could you want from a product? For all the features click here [...]