Posts Tagged ‘mtlawley’

March 2018 quarter statistics – rental market

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 »

The difference between Landlords & Building Insurance

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 »

Paying your water consumption accounts on time

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 »

Pests & Vermin Control – Who is Responsible?

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 »

Do school catchment zones really make a difference to Perth property prices?

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 »

Selling a property with tenants?

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 »

Is your garden and retic ready to take advantage of Spring weather?

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 »

Does a construction site next door to your investment, impact residential rental values?

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 »

Tenants very active in Perth rental market as leasing levels rise

Thank you to author: REIWA President Hayden Groves, and REIWA for allowing us to share this with you.

“Although Perth’s rental market has faced its share of challenges in recent times, positive signs are emerging with listing stock beginning to level out and the median rent price starting to steady.

Additionally, there has been a notable increase in the number of rental properties being tenanted, … Read the full post »