Archive for the ‘Landlord Tips’ Category

Terri Scheer Landlords Insurance – COVID19 Updates

Terri Scheer Insurance is one of the major Landlord Insurance specific companies used in this industry. During this unpredictable time, many tenants have had unexpected changes to their income, leaving landlords unsure of where they stand with insurance coverage.

The biggest question for most landlords already holding policies prior to and during this time has been “Does the policy provide cover if my … Read the full post »

Will Your Property Weather The Storms?


The recent storm that effected large parts of Perth was a good reminder that the wet season is approaching. To prepare your property and prevent water leaks and damage, we recommend that gutter cleaning and a general roof inspection is carried out around March/ April prior to the brunt of the bad weather starting.

Cleaning your gutters regularly can:

Lengthen the … Read the full post »

Do Insurance Companies Cover Termite Damage?

You may not realise that most Insurance companies will not cover remedial or repair costs of damage caused by termites, if regular inspections and or treatments are not conducted, or some potentially won’t cover it at all. So it’s VITAL that you have your home regularly (recommended annually) checked for termite activity and damage…. Read the full post »

Family Violence Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act

On average at least one woman a week is killed by a partner or former partner in Australia. Whilst these statistics are shocking, recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act in relation to tenants affected by Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) situations means there are now options to manage their tenancy agreement. Such as;

GO – leave a tenancy agreement without going … Read the full post »

Backyard Portable Pool Rules

Summer is well and truly here and for those who don’t have a pool or live close to the beach, a portable or blow up paddling pool can be the next best thing on a hot day! All private swimming and spa pools that contain water that is more than 300 mm deep must have a compliant barrier installed that restricts access by young children to the pool … Read the full post »

Gardening Tips to beat the Summer heat

Renting a property with a garden can be very rewarding and doesn’t have to mean a lot of work if you keep on top of things. A tenant’s responsibility to lawns and gardens does not just stop at watering – regular maintenance needs to be carried out. By making  few changes to your daily or weekly routine and dedicating a little bit … Read the full post »