by Karen Young | Sep 12, 2022 | Property Management, Property Management Brisbane, Property Zest Rentals
Recently I caught up with friend and colleague, Lisa Parker, from Parker Buyer Advocates in Melbourne whilst recording our property podcast, Everyday Property Investing. We both agree that finding a good property manager for your investment is a really crucial part of... 
by Karen Young | Dec 16, 2020 | Buyers Agent Brisbane, Buyers agent sunshine coast, Property Management Brisbane
Property Management Our office will be closed from December 24th – January 4th, 2020. No routine inspections, routine maintenance or routine emails will be attended to at these times. Rest assured, however, we are on call for emergency situations and have also... 
by Karen Young | Sep 28, 2020 | Property Management, Property Management Brisbane
Rental Property Management Brisbane Professional rental property management in Brisbane by expert advisors and agents. Here’s why the quality of photos is important when presenting your property. I am constantly surprised by the lack of thought and presentation... 
by Property Zest | Jul 3, 2020 | Property Management, Property Management Brisbane, Property Zest Rentals
How to Choose the Best Property Manager in Brisbane? Considering that an investment property is likely to be one of your most valuable assets, it makes sense to take a little time to learn about and select the best manager for that asset. As someone who owns... 
by Karen Young | Jun 10, 2020 | Buyers Agent Brisbane, Property Management Brisbane
COVID-19 sure has thrown up challenges for individuals, families, businesses and industries. Although primarily a medical crisis, the economic crisis that has accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic is significant. With the world effectively going into lockdown, many... 
by Karen Young | Jul 3, 2019 | Property Management, Property Management Brisbane, Property Management Sunshine Coast
I had a frantic phone call recently from a tenant: “We have a snake in our toilet bowl! What do we do?” Well, that’s a good question! Other than use your neighbour’s toilet until the snake is gone, it raised a few questions around whose... 
by Karen Young | Jun 28, 2019 | Property Management, Property Management Brisbane, Property Management Sunshine Coast
Taking a rental bond from a tenant is an important security measure for a rental property owner. The taking and holding of a bond, however, is a highly legislated area and there are rules that must be followed. In this article we’ll cover the main things you... 
by Karen Young | Mar 1, 2019 | Property Management Brisbane, Property Management Sunshine Coast
Having an air conditioner in a rental property can be a great asset for rentability and maximising rental income. An air conditioner, however, is also an appliance that does require some maintenance. Undertaking regular annual maintenance helps to: Maximise energy... 
by Karen Young | Nov 14, 2018 | Property Management, Property Management Brisbane, Property Management Caloundra, Property Management Sunshine Coast
In this video we talk to Scott White from Glasshouse Home Safety to discuss smoke alarm compliance in your rental property, particularly the 2022 deadline for compliance with new legislation. If you have a rental property in Queensland, take note!... 
by Karen Young | Mar 7, 2018 | Buyers Agent Brisbane, Property Management Brisbane
We’re super excited to welcome back our star Brisbane Property Managers, Samantha Ellis and Carmen Derfoldy, who have both been on extended leave. It’s been a real experience as a business owner for me personally to step in and be involved in the day to... 
by Property Zest | Jan 15, 2018 | Buyers Agent Brisbane, Case study, Property Management Brisbane, Testimonials
The Project T was an inter-state investor looking for a medium to long term hold with capital growth potential. Working with a budget of $500k, he was looking for a property within 25kms of the CBD, ready to rent in its current condition, and preferably with a... 
by Karen Young | Dec 10, 2017 | Property Management, Property Management Brisbane, Property Management Caloundra, Property Management Sunshine Coast
Wondering if you can charge the tenant of your rental property for water? The answer is, as always, it depends! What can you charge? The property owner can pass on the full water usage charges to the tenant of a rental property. The property owner cannot, however,... 
