1. Good tenant for the right property A good property management office starts with the rule of vetting tenants properly. The aim is not just to find a good tenant rather to find a good tenant for the right property. Turning down the wrong applicant is the most important thing that you can do for both the tenant and the landlord. If t...

Mould is an ongoing issue for us as property managers. But what are the facts and how can we help prevent mould from growing in your property? With mould being a key reason for tenants breaking their leases, it's critical that we understand what causes mould, how to prevent it and what to do if a tenant notifies you of mould in a prop...

The Property Industry Reforms and changes to the residential tenancies legislation come into effect on 23 March 2020. See below points on how this may affect your investment property. Fair Trading have finalised the new Residential Tenancy prescribed forms to accompany the updated Residential Tenancy Act and Regulations. Current tenancy a...

When should you modernise a lift versus replacing it? There are positives and negatives of each alternative and the existing lift equipment and site conditions would need to be assessed in order to determine the most suitable and cost-effective solution. Typical areas that need to be considered are below. Has there been any prior ...

  Most people have a strong misconception that engineers are far too expensive. How much does a report generally cost? What are the most common building issues you investigate? What can be done to prevent these issues? How often should owners corporations engage a professional engineer to inspect the building? ...