Things are finally starting to look up for investors, with median weekly house rents recording quarterly growth for the first time in almost five years. With weekly house rents up 1.4 per cent to $355pw during the March quarter and vacancy rate down to 5.1%.
Following a prolonged period of price declines and a rise in listings, the rental market in Perth is … Read the full post »
It’s fairly easy to tell when your gutters need a clean. Gutters should be able to handle most normal periods of rainfall, so when gutters begin to drip or completely overflow, it’s usually a sign that they need a clean or professional inspection. The most obvious signs your gutters are full, is you can see leaves overflowing out of the gutters and … Read the full post »
The importance 
of holding insurance to protect your investment property is an obvious choice for most. As Property Managers we always recommend both. Landlords Insurance is often overlooked or policies are taken out that don’t really allow you to claim on what is needed. As a property owner, it is still important to become familiar with exactly what you are covered for, and … Read the full post »
Evicting a tenant is a costly and time consuming process that most landlords would rather avoid. That’s why it is important to screen your prospective tenants carefully before handing over the keys.
Often, properties where the owner acts as landlord are targeted by bad tenants since their financial history and or previous rental history is less likely to be investigated than if they approached a property managed by a … Read the full post »
What the Tenancy Agreement states: In accordance with the tenant’s obligation to keep the premises in a reasonable state of cleanliness pursuant to section 38(1)(a) of the Act, the tenant must keep the premises in a clean and sanitary condition and free from dirt, oils, grease, insects and vermin.
As a general rule, any infestation of pests such as rats, mice, possums, cockroaches, … Read the full post »
When we buy a house to live in, the first thing we do is take out insurance on the property as it comes naturally to us to protect ourselves and our family. However, when it comes to an investment property we may not think about taking out landlord insurance not understanding the importance of it until it’s too late.
So, what is landlord insurance … Read the full post »
Have you ever seen a property being advertised and wondered what the agent was thinking using those dark, blurry, unflattering photos? At Radi Estates we always recommend having your property professionally photographed and YES whether for rent or for sale, it is hands down one of the most important aspects of your marketing campaign to finding a suitable tenant!
We so often hear clients say, it’s just a rental. It’s never … Read the full post »
As we emerge from the Winter season we are all ready to burst into Spring and begin enjoying some warmer conditions. The winter rain has encouraged the plants in the garden to grow and lawn to become greener but as we head towards Summer we can expect rainfall decrease. To make sure your gardens are thriving before we hit the peak of … Read the full post »
The mining boom might have faded, but there’s a new boom in WA as billions of dollars in infrastructure and developments are under construction and sure to impact the residential property market. If your property is next to a construction site it might be a good idea to look at tenant incentive options.
A landlord should treat his/her rental property like a business. As … Read the full post »