Weekly rents go up and down, repairs and maintenance requests keep coming, and the cost of owning an investment property are rising. Landlords have as many problems as tenants.
Government must act quickly to amend legal loophole: REINSW
A legal loophole emerged in February, after the Court of Appeal declared that the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, which handles disputes between tenants and landlords, has no jurisdiction if one party lives in another state.
Landlords are being encouraged to enlist the services of a property manager following reports that a number of Perth rental properties have been used as drug labs.
Victorian rental reforms will hit our most vulnerable: REIV
Gil King, chief executive officer of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, writes that higher costs for landlords could translate into higher rents and lower supply of rental property.
Pet Resume leaves no furry friend behind in the search for rental property
Rent.com.au has launched Pet Resume, a feature that summarises a pet’s good qualities, and whether it's been vaccinated, registered or trained, with the aim of improving the chance of rental application success.
Keeping your records up to date will ensure you pay accurate capital gains tax, and reduce the likelihood of receiving a hefty tax bill at a later date.
