What is Rental Yield?
Before you buy an investment property, you’ll likely calculate its yield. The yield on an investment property details the future income you can expect to make represented as a percentage on a
Before you buy an investment property, you’ll likely calculate its yield. The yield on an investment property details the future income you can expect to make represented as a percentage on a
According to Finder, landlord in insurance costs an average of $208 per month for a property worth $1 million. This amount can increase or decrease depending on the value of the property. Once it's ta
Using an SMSF to buy property has become popular in recent years, but you need to make sure you consider how buying through an SMSF may impact your investment. With the adjustments in th
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a key area of tax that property investors should understand. While CGT may seem daunting, it's not as bad as it may seem once you dig a little deeper. In this article, w
Saving money and renovating your investment property typically don't seem to go hand in hand. However, there are some ways you can add some extra "wow" factor to your property without breaking the ban
Doing the research to find a great investment property is a key part of starting your investment journey. What about once you've purchased the property though? With rental markets moving quickly i
As a property investor, you understand the power of putting your money to work for you as part of your long-term plan to build wealth. There are other money and investing principles, however, that
Knight Frank recently released its 2020 Outlook Report, outlining the ten most important factors for the residential property market throughout the remainder of 2020. According to the
Last month our very own Laetitia Jones celebrated 9 years in Real Estate and Property Management with Home Specialist Property Management. Last week she ticked off a massive career goal and bucket lis
We will be closing at 5pm on Thursday 18th April and reopeing at 9:00am on Tuesday 23rd April. We do ask that you refrain from logging any non emergency maintenance until we return. If
With Winter just around the corner now is the time to ensure your home is adequately prepared to keep you and your family both comfortable and safe as the temperature falls, without doing too much dam
We have had some tenants ask us if it is possible to share their home to help meet the rental costs. The short answer to this question is yes it is possible. However there are various ways to do so
Conflict is something we handle on an almost daily basis in our role as Property Managers. Often when a conflict arises between tenant and landlord, heightened emotions get in the way of reasonable, r
When coming in to sign a new Lease Agreement, it is crucial that you take the time to read the Lease and any special condition clauses very carefully before signing. This is known as the Tenant Induct
Recently revised tenancy laws have been welcomed by organisations working with victims of domestic violence. The new laws, which will be introduced into Parliament during the first half of 2017, wi
Did you know that there is a free independent service on the Central Coast for local tenants needing advice or advocacy? The Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service (CCTAAS) is availab