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 | Aug 24, 2018 | Buyers agent sunshine coast, Property Management Caloundra, Property Management Sunshine Coast, Testimonials
THE PROJECT: Melissa was a first time investor looking to buy on the Sunshine Coast. She was looking for something close to the beach, facilities and services and in a rentable condition with some future potential for value adding but recognised her budget of $550k...
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,...