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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Synergy has begun to enforce their stated policy that “whenever a property has a power supply, there must be an account holder who is responsible for paying the account.” When a tenant is advising Synergy that a tenancy is
ending then a notice is sent to the property (not the property manager) that the power will be disconnected 14 days from the tenancy ending. The … Read the full post »
Preliminary sales activity in the
Perth Metro region has experienced inclining trends during Quarter 1 2018. A total of 2,283 house transactions have settled so far for the quarter at a median house price of $499,000. reiwa.com data suggests that once further transactions settle, total house sales will count close to 5,163 with a median price of approximately $517,000. This would represent … Read the full post »
As a tenant you do not receive your water bill directly from Water Corporation. The landlord or Radi Estates receive the bill, we then invoice you, the tenant for the consumption component of the bill.
Water Corporation invoice customers every 2 months. Each bill consists of 2 parts: the service charge (or water rates) which are the owner’s responsibility; and the water … 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 »
Well especially at this time of the year, a lot of the active buyers in the market place who are ready to make a move at the busiest social time of the year, are buyers they normally have a deadline looming. One of the main deadlines in great family areas at this time of year with property moves is around the school … Read the full post »
With the average selling days on market at an all time high, we are constantly asked by clients, can we sell our property with a tenant in it?
It’s not just a straight forward answer, and something that should be considered carefully.
Selling a tenanted property often makes financial sense for investors. Not only do you need to sell at the time that’s right for … 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 »
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 »