by Karen Young | Sep 19, 2022 | Property Management, Property Management Brisbane, Property Zest Rentals
Friend and colleague, Lisa Parker, from Parker Buyer Advocates in Melbourne and Kaz Young from Property Zest discuss how to find and interview a property manager. You can listen to the full episode here: Selecting a Property manager to interview Ask for referrals...
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 | Sep 6, 2022 | Property Management, Buyers Agent Queensland
QUEENSLAND LAND TAX CHANGES – 2023 For property owners and investors, paying land tax isn’t something new. Just for a bit of background, the current land tax arrangements are based on the land holdings you have in Queensland that exceed the tax free threshold...
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 | 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 | 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 Property Zest | Dec 22, 2017 | Buyers Agent Brisbane, Buyers Agent Queensland, Property Management, Property Zest Rentals
Thank you for your business and support throughout 2017! Now the market is slowing down for the end of the year, it’s time to have a little break, and get ourselves ready for the new year. For Karen, she will be out on the water, and training hard for the next...
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,...
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...
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...
