by Rebecca Fogarty | Jun 1, 2022 | Boring but Essential, Communication Matters, Help is Here, Landlord, Tenancy
You’ve just received the Council water rates and your jaw dropped! Have the tenants been singing in the shower? Or is there a possible water leak? It is reassuring to know that you are able to bill your tenants accordingly for their water usage, if you fit the...
by Simone Files | May 9, 2022 | Boring but Essential, My House is My Home, Tenancy
It may seem like common sense to not flush anything down your toilet that is not human waste and toilet paper, but you will be surprised at the things we come across that block our toilets, sewage tanks and pipes. In this article, we will cover the top 7 important...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Mar 3, 2022 | Communication Matters, Environment, Help is Here, Tenancy, When Things Go Wrong
Following the severe flooding in South East Queensland, there are support systems in place to help alleviate any hardship tenants may be experiencing. Please click on the following links the REIQ (Real Estate Institute of Queensland) has provided to find assistance-...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Mar 3, 2022 | Boring but Essential, Exit Condition Report, Help is Here, Just in Case, My House is My Home, Tenancy
Deciding who is responsible for cleaning mould depends on how it appeared in the first place. Generally, if the mould is a result of problems with the property, it is the owner’s responsibility to make any necessary repairs and clean the mould. If the mould is from...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Feb 11, 2022 | Boring but Essential, Communication Matters, Exit Condition Report, Help is Here, Tenancy
Don’t clean the property yourself This can often be difficult and sometimes costly. But there are many cleaners that will do parts of the cleaning or you can do most of it and ask them to come through and “detail” the property to ensure it is cleaned to the agents...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Feb 11, 2022 | Boring but Essential, Help is Here, Tenancy
Property Inspections can be a daunting experience, but it is important to remember that agents must complete inspections as part of their obligations to the owners. Often this is not a pass or fail test but an overview of the property, what maintenance is...
