As a landlord, it can be difficult to know when it’s time to make improvements to your rental property. When your asset is tenanted, it might seem an invasion of privacy to carry out improvement works – but of course, you want to avoid lengthy vacancy periods. In today’s blog, Think Property & Co explain […]
A mate from work says his old pal has an off-contract room going in their share house in Fitzroy. It’s a great location, close to work, and you don’t have to worry about a bond, signing a contract or applying to the agency – sounds great, doesn’t it? No, not really. In today’s blog, Think […]
As a landlord, finding a property manager to source the right tenant for your asset can be a challenge. Where do you start – and how do you know that your property manager is the right fit with the right credentials? In today’s blog, Think Property & Co walk you through what it’s like to […]
The Victorian Government has issued an urgent safety warning concerning popular heaters ahead of the winter months. If your investment property is fitted with a Vulcan Heritage and Pyrox Heritage heater, you could be putting your tenants at risk of exposure to carbon monoxide. Victoria’s Director of Energy Safety, Paul Fearon has released a statement […]
As a landlord, you’re handing over your investment asset in exchange for a weekly sum– you’re supplying housing to a market that’s demanding it. The rental market itself determines how much you can reasonably lease your property for – which is why it’s essential to research rental demand in the area of consideration before buying […]
2017 was an interesting year in real estate, both locally and globally. Politically-motivated tragedy made global news and changed the way we conceive of the safety of our homes, first home buyers got their big break and ‘generation renter’ took centre stage. In this Think Property & Co Blog, we take a look back at […]
Hello and welcome to the final Think Property & Co blog of 2017! What a year it has been. As we plan for an exciting year ahead, we’re bringing you all the need-to-knows of property ownership for 2018. Vacant Residential Land Tax In a bid to address the housing supply shortfall in Victoria, the Government […]
Being a tenant is great. If something breaks down, the cost and responsibility lies with your landlord. You’re not tied down, and you can move somewhere bigger/smaller/cheaper/plusher in line with your income and lifestyle – it’s ideal! The only downside is: you’re living in someone else’s property. You’re paying down their mortgage, and ultimately, the […]
Recently, a host of prospective rental reforms were announced by the Victorian Government in a bid to make the rental market fairer for tenants. Across 14 proposed reforms – addressing everything from notices to vacate through to tenants with pets – the Government are looking to renegotiate the leasing market as we know it. In […]
With less than a month to go until spring, we’re starting to get excited for longer days and warmer weather here at Think Property & Co HQ. Winter is a time for hibernation, staying in and enjoying home comforts, but there comes a time when we must crawl out of our cosy snugs and prepare […]