There’s no denying that websites like Airbnb and Stayz have turned the holiday accommodation industry on its head. Anyone with a property, or even just a room to spare, can potentially make some handy cash from this new segment of the travel market. If you’re thinking of buying an investment property with the express purpose of listing it as […]

It’s important to look after the tenants in your investment property – it encourages them to stay long term and take care of your property. So how can you keep your tenants happy? By treating your property like a business and your tenants like valued customers. The tenant as customer The rental market in most […]

When your investment property lies vacant for even a short time, your earnings can take a big hit. So how do you get the best out of your property in a competitive market? Here are some tips to make your property stand out from the pack. What tenants want Property managers and agents know that […]

After years of knee-jerk responses to APRA intervention, it seems the banks are back to playing hard ball for investor business, lowering interest rates on investment based borrowings in the wake of renewed competition in the mortgages market. Since pre-GFC days, investors have been on a banking sector roller coaster ride. High LVR’s (Loan to […]