Property Management - Investment Strategies

• Big risks of being a landlord (and how to avoid them)

  Property investors are in it to make a profit – but not everyone is ready to deal with the difficulties of handling tenants along the way. read more

• Short-term occupancy, long-term gains

  A first-time property investor reveals how putting her Queensland rental up for short-term stays is carving her a path towards her next purchase read more

• The real cost of property management

  Managing your investment property can prove costly and time-consuming. Here, we look at the ongoing costs – and an alternative. read more

• Three things your property manager should be doing

  Finding the right property manager to turn your investment from a first step into a success is no easy feat. But what should your property manager be doing to make your property stand out from the rest? And how do you know whether you’ve just met ‘the one’? read more

• Seven proven strategies for boosting your property's rent

  You don’t want to scare a good tenant away by driving up the rent, but at the same time you’ve invested in property to make money. To strike the perfect balance between happy tenants and a healthy bank balance, Sarah Megginson shares seven strategies for rent-rise success read more

• Financing your future through holidays

  Ever thought about renting out your investment property – or your home – for the holidays? It’s an increasingly popular option for investors looking to maximise the revenue from their property portfolio. read more

• A new platform for property management

  Property management is one of the most crucial, yet difficult, things for any aspiring investor to oversee. But the game is about to change the game and make life easier for investors all over Australia. Tom Goodwin reports read more

• Your auction market starter

  Find out why some people are fond of auctions and get to learn how to navigate the auction market read more

• When a nightmare moves in

  Many a landlord has had to deal with the tenant from hell – sometimes at a significant cost. This investor got slammed with more than $14k in dodgy-tenant expenses, proving that it’s crucial for investors to be prepared for rainy days. read more