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If it ain’t broke….your obligations as a lessor

If it ain’t broke….your obligations as a lessor

by Karen Young | Nov 9, 2017 | Buyers Agent Brisbane, Property Management, Property Management Brisbane, Property Management Caloundra, Property Management Sunshine Coast

We’ve all heard that saying “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. But what if it is broke? Do you have to fix it? When it comes to your obligations as a lessor, the answer is yes.  Under section 185 of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming...
Landlord insurance in your rental property

Landlord insurance in your rental property

by Karen Young | Sep 28, 2017 | Property Management Brisbane, Property Management Caloundra, Property Management Sunshine Coast

We are often asked if it would be a good idea to get landlord insurance for a rental property and our answer is always a resounding “YES”!  There are a multitude of things that can go wrong in a property, whether they are related accidental damage, natural disaster,...
Case Study: Lowset brick on the North side with a shed for all the toys

Case Study: Lowset brick on the North side with a shed for all the toys

by Property Zest | Sep 14, 2017 | Buyers Agent Brisbane, Case study, Property Management Brisbane, Testimonials

The Project C&S were interstate investors seeking long-term capital growth with a budget of up to $395k.   Looking within 30km of the Brisbane CBD, they were after a property on a minimum 600m2 block, with low maintenance gardens, that would be immediately...
Case Study: Modern 4-bed family home in popular Northern suburb

Case Study: Modern 4-bed family home in popular Northern suburb

by Property Zest | Sep 4, 2017 | Buyers Agent Brisbane, Case study, Property Management, Property Management Brisbane

The Project J&H were inter-state investors seeking long-term capital growth with a budget of up to $500k.   Looking within 25km of the Brisbane CBD, they were after a property that would be immediately rentable, and appeal to families with good schools nearby. The...
Case Study: Inner-City bargain with a bit of TLC

Case Study: Inner-City bargain with a bit of TLC

by Property Zest | Aug 31, 2017 | Buyers Agent Brisbane, Case study, Property Management Brisbane, Testimonials

The Project C&M were seasoned investors seeking long-term capital growth with a budget of up to $600k.  Looking within 15km of the Brisbane CBD, they were after a property that would be immediately rentable with minimal work, and was located close to...
Case Study:  Renovated post-war in popular suburb

Case Study: Renovated post-war in popular suburb

by Property Zest | Aug 3, 2017 | Buyers Agent Brisbane, Case study, Property Management Brisbane, Testimonials

The Project J & A were interstate investors seeking long-term capital growth with a budget of up to $630k.  Looking within 15km of the Brisbane CBD, they specified a yield of at least 4.3%, and preferred a character house within walking distance of a train...
Case Study: Modern entertainer close to train

Case Study: Modern entertainer close to train

by Property Zest | Jul 31, 2017 | Buyers Agent Brisbane, Buyers agent sunshine coast, Case study, Property Management Brisbane, Testimonials

The Project D&S were first time investors looking for a modern style of property with good rental return, depreciation, a good sized block of land, high level of tenant appeal, low maintenance and close to transport – not too much to ask!!   Their purchase...
Case Study:  Renovated with indoor/outdoor flow

Case Study: Renovated with indoor/outdoor flow

by Property Zest | Jul 29, 2017 | Buyers Agent Brisbane, Case study, Property Management Brisbane, Testimonials

The Project: S & G were interstate investors looking for a property within 15km of the CBD with long-term growth potential.  Their budget was up to $650k with a rental yield greater than 4%. The Property: The property we purchased, a fully renovated home in a...
Why it is important to attend to maintenance at your rental property

Why it is important to attend to maintenance at your rental property

by Property Zest | Jul 27, 2017 | Property Management Brisbane

Ensuring your investment property is well maintained is very important for a number of reasons: It improves the longevity of your property by stopping small problems from becoming large problems or damage at your property It helps to maintain the value of your...
Case Study:  High set brick with legal height underneath

Case Study: High set brick with legal height underneath

by Property Zest | Jul 25, 2017 | Buyers Agent Brisbane, Case study, Property Management Brisbane, Testimonials

The Project Mark was an interstate investor looking for a property with some renovation and/or development potential.  His budget was up to the $500k mark with a yield of at least 4%. The Property The property we purchase, a fantastic highset brick home in North...
How to get your investment property ready for tenancy

How to get your investment property ready for tenancy

by Samantha Ellis | Jun 26, 2017 | Property Management Brisbane, Property Management Caloundra, Property Management Sunshine Coast, Property Zest Rentals

As the owner of an investment property there are several things that you must do to get your property ready for tenancy. Below is a list of items that any owner should have completed before a new tenancy or advertising of a property. At Property Zest will always...
Safety switches in rental properties

Safety switches in rental properties

by Karen Young | May 25, 2017 | Property Management Brisbane, Property Management Caloundra, Property Management Sunshine Coast, Property Zest Rentals

Did you know that the lessor has a general duty of care to provide a property that is safe for the tenant?  Safety covers many aspects of the building including electrical issues, which we all know, can be annoying at best and catastrophic at worst.  Your tenants,...
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