What to Ask Before Appointing a Property Manager
Before appointing a property manager, ask who will manage your rental, how they communicate, handle leasing, maintenance and compliance, and what every fee will cost over a typical year.
Inner-Melbourne Units and Long-Term Tenant Appeal
Long-term tenant appeal in inner-Melbourne units depends on transport, light, storage, comfort, building quality and responsive management.
Using Comparable Rentals Before Setting the Asking Rent
Comparable rentals should be recent, specific and adjusted for condition before landlords set an asking rent.
Regional Victorian Investment Property: Questions to Ask
Regional Victorian investment decisions should test employment base, vacancy, maintenance, infrastructure and exit strategy.
What Landlords Should Know Before Buying an Older Rental
Older rentals can offer appeal, but landlords need to budget for maintenance, minimum standards, compliance and realistic cash flow.
Apartments vs Houses for Melbourne Investors
Melbourne investors comparing apartments and houses need to weigh price, rentability, land, owners corporation fees and maintenance.
Reading Rental Yield in a Victorian Investment Property
Rental yield is useful, but investors need to read it alongside outgoings, vacancy, maintenance, tax and tenant demand.
Building a Conservative Property Investment Checklist
A conservative investment checklist starts with risk, cash flow, compliance, maintenance and exit options rather than relying only on growth assumptions.
Reading Vacancy Risk Before Buying
Vacancy risk is not just a suburb number; investors should read supply, dwelling type, rent level and tenant fit before buying.
When a Renovation Helps Rental Return
A rental renovation helps return when it improves durability, compliance, comfort or tenant appeal without relying on overcapitalised finishes.