Finding the best property for your portfolio and securing it at the best price is just the start of your property investment journey. All that means nothing if the property is not managed well. Get tips and advice about selecting the best manager, getting the best from your manager and even what to be aware of if you decide to manage the property yourself.
Lauren Robinson is a property manager and has her own property management business. We talk to her about her book – “Rented: Everything You Need to Know to Succeed With Your First Investment Property”. In the book, Lauren provides a basic structure of property management as well as tips and procedures for first-time investors and what they can do to develop and manage their rental … Continue reading Your first property – a guide – Lauren Robinson
In September last year – a program called inndox was born and immediately started winning awards for its ability to help property owners and investors, builders and developers assemble and sort all the critical documents involved in developing and owning property. The co-founder of inndox is Andrew Mackie-Smith and he explains how Inndox works. Transcript: Kevin: In September 2017, a program called Inndox won a place … Continue reading Never lose a plan again – Andrew Mackie-Smith
Toilet blockages, carpet burns and broken bed legs are just some of the accidents hitting holiday rental property owners and it is on the rise as a result of an increase in the number of people who rent their property out on Airbnb. Mitch Sweeney explains the potential risks involved. Transcript: Kevin: As the sharing accommodation market grows with things like Airbnb, we’re finding out … Continue reading What are your tenants really up to? – Mitch Sweeney
One of our regular guests on this show, Brad Beer from BMT Tax Depreciation, explains what exactly a Quantity Surveyor is and how investors can benefit by having one on the team. Transcript: Kevin: One of our regular guests on the show is Brad Beer from BMT Tax Depreciation. Today, I’m going to talk to Brad about the role of a quantity surveyor – and … Continue reading Is there a QS on your team? – Brad Beer
As fears mount over the possibility that many Australian unit blocks are cloaked with the same cladding that exacerbated the deadly London Grenfell Tower fire, one strata company is urging unit owners to focus on fire safety compliance as a priority. More on that from Colin Archer who is surprised at how many bodies corporate are simply adopting a ‘don’t want to know’ attitude. Transcript: Kevin: As … Continue reading Apartments at safety risk – Colin Archer
In an entertaining 2-part interview (we have joined both parts together here), we catch up 2 young skilled property experts who happen to be brothers. One is building a strong business from managing property and the other brother is one of Australasia’s most talented and knowledgeable buyer’s agents. In part one we ask Shannon Davis and Joel Davis about what they have learnt from working … Continue reading What we have learnt from smart investors – Shannon and Joel Davis (Part 1 and 2)
We are seeing some alarming statistics about methamphetamine contamination in Australian properties. In NZ, property screening has shown contamination in 50% of all properties tested. So, what are your tenants up to and how can you tell and protect yourself. We get all the facts today. Transcript: Kevin: We’ve reported on this in the past, and more and more, we’re starting to see this emerge … Continue reading ICE properties – what are your tenants up to? – Bryan Goodall
As October 31st fast approaches, many property investors who submit their own income tax assessment online could potentially miss out on thousands of dollars in unclaimed deductions. Since the 1986-1987 financial year, Australia has operated a system of self-assessment of income tax. As a consequence a significant number of Australian’s now submit self-assessed information when they lodge their tax returns each year. This includes property … Continue reading Self-assessed claims could result in investors missing out on deductions
It is estimated that close to one million businesses in Australia are home based and this sector is considered to be one of the fastest growing business sectors. For those who choose to operate a business from home there are many benefits including a better work-life balance where you can adjust your hours to suit the needs of family or your busy lifestyle and the … Continue reading Claim more from your home business
A story today that might send chills through property investors. There is an emerging problem that has been unrecognized in Australia – and that is the increase in methamphetamine poising in properties though the use and manufacture of meth in residential properties. The costs can be horrendous and, by default, will have to be borne by the property owner. We look into this with Garth … Continue reading What are your tenants really up to? – Garth Brown
