Fewer articles. Better answers.
Everything we get asked at appraisals, inspections and handovers - written up properly and kept current, rather than a blog of a hundred half-answers.
For landlords.
Property management fees in Brisbane: what you actually pay for
What a letting fee is, what lease renewal fees cover, how Brisbane property management fees are structured, and the questions to ask before you sign with any agency.
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Lease renewal and notice periods in Queensland: who has to tell whom, and when
Queensland notice periods for ending or renewing a tenancy: two months from the owner, 14 days from the tenant, and what happens if nobody says anything.
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Your property manager has gone into liquidation. What happens to your rent, your bond and your tenant?
What happens to rent held in trust, your bond and your tenancy when a Brisbane property manager collapses - and the order to do things in.
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Switching property managers in Brisbane: easier than you think
How to switch property managers in Queensland: what notice you need, what it costs, and what your new agency handles for you.
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How to maximise your rental return without over-capitalising
The presentation, pricing and timing decisions that lift Brisbane rental returns, and the renovations that don't pay for themselves.
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Preparing your Brisbane property for rent: the pre-listing checklist
Everything to sort before your Brisbane property hits the rental market: compliance, presentation, insurance and pricing.
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For investors.
Cash flow vs capital growth: what Brisbane investors should weigh up
The trade-off between rental cash flow and capital growth in Brisbane property, and how to think about it for your situation.
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Your first Brisbane investment property: the full playbook
A step-by-step guide to buying and renting out your first investment property in Brisbane, from finance to first tenant.
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For tenants.
How to make your rental application stand out in Brisbane
What Brisbane property managers actually look for in rental applications, and how to have yours approved faster.
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How long can a guest stay in a Queensland rental?
Queensland sets no fixed limit on how long a guest can stay in a rental. What matters is when a guest becomes an occupant. Here is where the line sits, for tenants and for owners.
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Repairs and maintenance in a Queensland rental: who does what
How repairs work in Queensland rentals: urgent vs routine, who pays, and how to report issues so they're fixed fast.
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For sellers.
Selling an investment property in Brisbane: tenants, timing and tax
How to sell a tenanted investment property in Brisbane: your options with tenants in place, timing the market, and the tax questions to ask first.
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Choosing a real estate agent in Brisbane: the questions that matter
How to choose a real estate agent in Brisbane: the questions to ask, the overquoting trap, and what actually predicts a good sale result.
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Auction vs private treaty in Brisbane: which sale method wins?
Auction or private treaty for your Brisbane sale? How each method works, what suits Brisbane's market, and how to choose for your property.
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