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With much of Australia struggling through a long drought, bushfires burning in large parts of New South Wales and Queensland and no decent rain in sight, it’s important to understand the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords in these...

With the festive season rapidly approaching, now is the time to ensure your holiday season checklist is ready for activation so you and your team can enjoy a stress-free break. 2019 is almost over. With most real estate offices closing so staff can enjoy...

How frustrating is it when you have an obliging landlord who is happy to approve maintenance but you can’t find a good tradie to do the job? This article explores 6 ways to achieve better service from tradies. As a property manager it’s hard enough...

In any business and industry, a loyal customer is worth their weight in gold. Yet too many people focus all their time and energy on generating new business and take their existing customers for granted. So how do you inspire loyalty in property management...

As if you don’t have enough to be vigilant about as a property manager, a spike in the discovery of drug labs in residential properties throughout Australia is a growing concern for landlords, tenants and property managers.   Illicit drug activity...

As a principal of a property management company or real estate agency, your team members are regularly in contact with people they don’t know, often on their premises. It’s your responsibility as a leader to keep them safe.  There is plenty of discussion...

It’s tax time and that means most of your landlords would be gearing up to complete their annual tax return. One thing they may not be aware of however is that the ATO has announced a crackdown on investment property deductions.  According to the...

While the latest property data reveals that the national vacancy rate remained steady at 2.3% in July 2019, the total number of vacancies Australia-wide is up considerably from 12 months ago and Sydney continues to have the highest vacancy rate in the...

A common misconception in real estate, including property management, is that technology takes away the personal touch. The truth is, the right technology can actually enhance it. As a property manager, building relationships with landlords and tenants...