The Queensland Government has just passed the Fire and Emergency Services (Domestic Smoke Alarms) Amendment Bill 2016. This bill commence on 1 January 2017 and are to be phased in over a 10 year period. From commencement, if an existing smoke alarm needs to be replaced, it is to be replaced by a photoelectric smoke alarm.…
One of the first questions you find yourself asking when getting into property investment is: “Should I hire a buyer’s agent?” There are a few factors to consider when making this decision, but going ahead with a buyer’s agent (or ‘advocate’) turns out to be the best choice in most cases. Here are five reasons…
The current day professional Property Manager is almost unrecognizable as compared to their predecessor of only 10 to 20 years ago. They are well trained in all aspects of tenancy law, property maintenance, trust accounting and most importantly, have highly developed interpersonal skills which is required daily in managing not only the investment properties of…
When a tenant signs up for a lease, there are two types of tenancy agreements that the owner and tenant can enter into. These are a fixed term lease or a periodic lease. Each has its benefits and drawbacks and whether you are an owner or a prospective tenant, it is important to understand the…