Drain Blockages
Drain blockages are one of the most common maintenance issues in rental properties. From slow-draining sinks and gurgling toilets to overflowing stormwater drains, blockages can quickly escalate from a minor inconvenience into a major (and expensive) problem....
Outdoor Living in a Rental Property
Victoria’s summer is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors—warm evenings, longer daylight hours, and plenty of opportunities to relax, entertain or unwind outside. But for renters, making the most of outdoor spaces can sometimes feel limiting. Whether you live in a...
Rental Scams
I can't believe that I'm writing an article about this - what goes on???? Scams are on the rise in all aspects of our lives, even in applying for rental properties. We were recently contacted by a member of the public to confirm whether we employed a particular person...
How Routine Inspections Can Save You Thousands
Routine inspections are one of the simplest ways to protect your investment — yet many property owners overlook their true value. I'm a huge fan of the saying 'a stitch in time saves nine'! As a child I had no clue what that meant, but in the world of property...
Land Tax in Victoria – What’s New in 2025?
Land tax has become a major talking point for Victorian investors this year, following recent adjustments to thresholds and rates. Understanding how land tax works Land tax applies to the total taxable value of all land you own in Victoria, excluding your principal...
Staying Compliant in Victoria
Victorian Property Owners have clear legal responsibilities when it comes to Renter safety — and these requirements have tightened over recent years. If you own a rental property, staying on top of safety checks isn’t just about compliance; it’s about protecting your...
Victorian Property Market Update – Spring 2025
The Victorian property market continues to show resilience and steady growth, even in the face of shifting economic conditions. As we move through spring 2025, investors are seeing renewed confidence across both Melbourne and regional markets. Melbourne’s rental...
Stay Cosy & Fire-Safe This Winter
As the winter chill sets in, it's natural to reach for heaters, electric blankets, and scented candles to stay cosy. But with the colder months also comes a spike in household fires across Australia. If you're renting, fire safety is not only about protecting your...
Seasonal Maintenance Checklist for Property Owners (Autumn/Winter Edition)
As the cooler months set in, now is the perfect time to carry out seasonal maintenance on your investment property. Autumn and winter bring unique challenges, but with a bit of foresight, you can prevent small issues from turning into expensive problems.
Discrimination Has No Place Here
Applying for a rental property can be a challenging experience—made even harder when discrimination enters the picture. In Australia, renters are protected by anti-discrimination laws that make it illegal for property owners or agents to treat applicants unfairly based on personal characteristics.
Keep Your Energy Use Costs Down
Energy prices are rising across Australia, and renters often feel like they’ve got little control—especially when they can’t install solar panels or upgrade appliances. But don’t worry: even in a rental, there are practical ways to cut your power bills without...
Prevent Pests!
Not many people are fans of unexpected creepy crawlies! And as with many of life’s issues, prevention is way easier, less messy & 100% better than a cure. This time of year in particular you may find an increase in pest animal movement – spiders & mice coming...
Let Your Home Breathe!
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining a healthy and comfortable indoor environment. Without adequate airflow, your home can trap pollutants, allergens, and excess moisture, leading to respiratory issues and mould growth. Here are some of the best ways to...
What is a ‘condition report’ break?!
There is a lot to organise when you are moving into a new rental property – changing addresses, packing, moving, connecting services, setting up rental payments – the list goes on! One thing to put at the top of your to do list is the Entry Condition Report. As much...
Routine Inspections
As a renter, there’s one day every few months when you hold your breath and cross your fingers. Yes, your property manager has arrived for a routine inspection. In the time leading up to this, you’ve probably been asking, how clean does a rental property need to be...
Top Tips For Getting your Bond Back
When it comes to the end of any rental agreement, one of the biggest focuses for renters is getting their bond back. Held in trust, the bond is released to a renter once a rental owner and property manager are satisfied the property has been returned to its original...
Merry Everything & Happy Always!
Christmas can be a fun, happy time for many – there are gifts, and food, and family. But for others Christmas can be a time of stress and anxiety – there are gifts, and food, and family…! And loads of expectations and “should”; of what “should” happen, of who we “should” spend it with, of what we “should” buy for others.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
So how can we get the festive season back to being something to look forward to?
How easy is it to change property managers?
It’s easy to make the smart switch... Do you own an investment property? Does your current property manager really manage it as if it is their own? Or do you think that maybe, if only it were easy to change property managers, that perhaps there would be...