All Entries in the "Property Investment" Category

Full-Time Property Investing: Yes or No

I have been reading some articles about people who have a number of properties and who could, if they so wished be full-time property investors, and some articles by people who are full-time property investors.
One very interesting point that was raised by one writer was that nearly everyone they knew who had moved across from [...]

How Many True Property Bargains Are Out There

It is always an interesting question  when you ask someone if they got a ‘bargain’.
I often find that this is very relevant to the buyers position because although there are some true bargains out there in terms of being able to buy a property a lot less than its valuation, I believe that some ‘bargains’ [...]

Insurance On Strata Title Properties

When a person owns a strata title property, whether it be a unit, apartment or a commercial property, owners need to be aware of just what insurance is taken out by the body corporate.
it has often been found that body corporates will keep renewing the insurance each year, which is increased by CPI, but they [...]

Investment Responsibilities

Have You Prepared For The Future? Personal Responsibilities That Often Get Overlooked

This is not a nice topic I know, but being the start of a new year you may feel that it is time to get organised.  The beginning of a new year gives us inspiration to put right all the matters that did not [...]

Contracts To Purchase Real Estate Are Legal Documents

A Contract to Purchase is a legal document that needs to be filled out correctly, but even more than that people need to realise that once a Contract to Purchase is signed and the cooling down period is over then the only way to get out of a contract is according to the conditions of [...]

Building Covenents

Contracts written for new houses to be built on land in new developments have covenants written in by the developers.  Developers use covenants in their property contracts so that the quality of the buildings constructed in a particular development reach a certain standard and by having a set standard the value of the properties [...]

Holiday Apartment Investments

Like houses, apartments are often bought with a view to moving into them at a later date on retirement or even earlier, when the kids have left home.
When buy apartments there are several things to look for.
If you are buying off the plan then do check out the history of the developer, what they have [...]

Developing A Property Investor Mindset

Have you ever wondered what it is that makes a great professional sportsperson?
There are thousands of people out there who are great at running, cricket, football, golf or whatever, who with the right training could be star athletes, so why aren’t they?
It comes down to having the right mindset.
A person who considers themself a property [...]

Spring and Summer Affects Property Maintenance

Property investors should keep in mind the need for regular maintenance of grounds and swimming pool areas during this time of year.
It Is Swimming Season
Pool fences need to be maintained in excellent condition as I am sure that all property investors would hate to think that their negligence was the cause for a child drowning.  [...]

Property Investor – Become A Problem Solver

Have you ever thought about the fact that once you invest in property you are in business.  Well, I hope you have realised that because it is something that we preach – property investments should be treated with a business head.
In the real estate industry salespeople are often termed ‘problem solvers’ and you know what, [...]

Quickly Resolving Rental Bond Refund Problems

If you think you have had a reasonable tenant in the property and periodic inspections have not shown there to be any major problems, then the best way to speed up bond refunds is for both the tenant and the landlord (or their agent) to be at the property at the same time.
This way any [...]

Residential Tenancy and Landlord Forms Explanation Part 2

Following on from our last blog post which details Forms 1a to 10 we continue to list the remaining forms for use in Queensland by the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA).
Form 11 Notice to Remedy Breach
- used during a tenancy when a breach of the General Tenancy Agreement (Form 18a) has been made by either the [...]

Residential Tenancy and Landlord Forms Explanation Part 1

Below are listed the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) forms for Queensland. Other states will either have the same or very similar forms regarding rental of investment properties.
Form 1a Entry Condition Report
- must be filled out by the lessor (i.e. any defaults at the property prior to the tenant taking occupancy) and must be [...]