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How to Handle Multiple Rental Applications Fairly
As a landlord, one of your most important responsibilities is selecting the right tenant for your rental property. When you receive multiple rental applications for a single property, it can be a daunting task to …
How to Create a Tenant Criteria Checklist
When renting out a property, one of the most crucial decisions you, as a landlord, will make is selecting the right tenant. Choosing the wrong tenant can lead to a myriad of issues, including late …
Should You Allow Subletting? The Risks and Benefits
As a landlord, you are responsible for the care and management of your property, but you also need to maintain flexibility to respond to changing market conditions and tenant needs. One of the decisions you …
How to Encourage Tenants to Take Care of Your Property
As a landlord, one of the most important aspects of maintaining the value of your property is ensuring that your tenants take care of it. The better your tenants treat the property, the fewer repairs …
How to Save Money on Property Repairs
Property maintenance is one of the biggest expenses that landlords face, but it’s also one of the most important to ensure the longevity and value of your investment. While cutting corners may seem like a …
Should You Rent Out Furnished or Unfurnished?
A furnished rental typically includes essential furniture, appliances, and sometimes decorative items, making it move-in ready for tenants. An unfurnished rental, on the other hand, provides a blank slate, requiring tenants to furnish the property …
How to Properly Increase Rent
Rent increases are a natural part of the property rental market, helping landlords keep up with inflation, maintenance costs, and changing market conditions. However, Australian tenancy laws protect tenants from unfair or arbitrary rent hikes. …