Things are finally starting to look up for investors, with median weekly house rents recording quarterly growth for the first time in almost five years. With weekly house rents up 1.4 per cent to $355pw during the March quarter and vacancy rate down to 5.1%.
Following a prolonged period of price declines and a rise in listings, the rental market in Perth is … Read the full post »
The importance 
of holding insurance to protect your investment property is an obvious choice for most. As Property Managers we always recommend both. Landlords Insurance is often overlooked or policies are taken out that don’t really allow you to claim on what is needed. As a property owner, it is still important to become familiar with exactly what you are covered for, and … Read the full post »
Evicting a tenant is a costly and time consuming process that most landlords would rather avoid. That’s why it is important to screen your prospective tenants carefully before handing over the keys.
Often, properties where the owner acts as landlord are targeted by bad tenants since their financial history and or previous rental history is less likely to be investigated than if they approached a property managed by a … Read the full post »
Holidays should be about rest and recharging, not creating major headaches. If you’re heading out of town, take these simple precautions to keep your home safe and give you peace of mind.
Do yourself a favour and to relieve the tension of possible disaster when you leave your house empty over the holiday period with our top 5 tips.
1. Lock up when … Read the full post »
Well especially at this time of the year, a lot of the active buyers in the market place who are ready to make a move at the busiest social time of the year, are buyers they normally have a deadline looming. One of the main deadlines in great family areas at this time of year with property moves is around the school … Read the full post »
With the average selling days on market at an all time high, we are constantly asked by clients, can we sell our property with a tenant in it?
It’s not just a straight forward answer, and something that should be considered carefully.
Selling a tenanted property often makes financial sense for investors. Not only do you need to sell at the time that’s right for … Read the full post »
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Thank you to author: REIWA President Hayden Groves, and REIWA for allowing us to share this with you.
“Although Perth’s rental market has faced its share of challenges in recent times, positive signs are emerging with listing stock beginning to level out and the median rent price starting to steady.
Additionally, there has been a notable increase in the number of rental properties being tenanted, … Read the full post »