by Rebecca Fogarty | Aug 16, 2026 | Dot Your I's Cross Your T's, Landlord, Paperwork, When Things Go Wrong
A recent QCAT decision (Emmert v Rolfe & Anor QCAT 502) provides clear, practical guidance for landlords on what is and is not “fair wear and tear” at the end of a tenancy. What QCAT said about fair wear and tear QCAT confirmed that fair wear and tear is the...
by Rebecca Fogarty | May 27, 2024 | Boring but Essential, Checks and Balances, Dot Your I's Cross Your T's, EOFY, Landlord
Land tax 101 is an annual expense you need to factor into your other outgoings as a property investor. It’s calculated based on the value of your land holdings above a specific threshold. Value thresholds and when land tax is calculated are different in each state, so...
by Rebecca Fogarty | May 27, 2024 | Boring but Essential, Checks and Balances, Dot Your I's Cross Your T's, EOFY, Landlord
As the financial year comes to an end, it’s time to get ready for tax time by getting everything prepared so you can complete your tax return. Taking proactive measures now is essential to ensure a seamless and efficient tax filing process for you and your accountant....
by Rebecca Fogarty | May 12, 2020 | Boring but Essential, Dot Your I's Cross Your T's, Uncategorized
Completing a thorough entry condition report may seem like a tedious task, particularly when you are in the middle of moving. However, this document is one of the most important documents in your tenancy. The Entry Condition Report is the basis of the condition of the...
by Simone Files | Jun 2, 2019 | Communication Matters, Dot Your I's Cross Your T's, Just in Case, Uncategorized
Have you ever played Chinese Whispers? One person says a sentence, which is repeated as it passed along the line, eventually coming to the last person. When you compare the first sentence to the last it is always vastly different- but how do people get it wrong?...
