To rent or buy? For some, renting makes good financial sense. For others, it's just money down the drain. For you it may be a question of short-term convenience versus long-term financial growth, which can make it a difficult decision to make. In this article, we break down the pros and cons of renting and [...]
Buying your first investment property is exciting, but it also comes with new responsibilities. When you're on your L-plates as a new landlord, it's important to be aware of your rights and obligations and those of your tenants. Here are some of the essential things that you should know. 1. Go it alone, or use [...]
With another Christmas celebrated and already showing up on our waistlines, a common topic of conversation for many of us in January is our New Year resolutions. Whether it’s a pledge to give up smoking, get to the gym more often, or start (yet another) healthy eating regime, New Year resolutions usually have a self-improvement [...]
A pet-friendly property can open up a raft of opportunities for a savvy investor, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t risks involved [frame_right][/frame_right]As a landlord, two of your most important goals are attracting tenants and keeping your property in good condition. If you decide to allow tenants to have pets, this might help you achieve [...]
