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Property Management - Help and Tips

When it comes to property investment, it always pays to do your homework. That’s why we've created these set of articles and how-to guides to help you find out all you need to know.
Your spring maintenance checklist

Your spring maintenance checklist

30 August 2021

With winter nearly behind us it is time to look forward to warm sunny days and outdoor entertaining. Now is a great time to get ahead of the game with home maintenance so you can kick back in your hammock with a cool drink instead of wishing you hadn’t procrastinated. Also, with shipping issues still in play, heading to the hardware store now means that you can get the supplies you need before everyone else starts their DIY projects.

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Advice for new property buyers

Advice for new property buyers

15 September 2019

Whether you're looking to purchase your first home or your first investment property, if you're a young property buyer, it can be daunting to navigate today's market. Barfoot & Thompson Director Kiri Barfoot shares some tips.

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Kitchen enhancements for a good return on investment

Kitchen enhancements for a good return on investment

05 August 2019

Property investors are always looking to increase the return on their rentals. In between tenants, is a good time to consider what updates or changes you might make to your kitchen that could increase the property’s value and what you can expect to charge per week.

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Ground Moisture Barrier

Ground Moisture Barrier

29 March 2019

If a rental property has an enclosed subfloor, it must have a ground moisture barrier (if it is possible to install one). Find out more about this.

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Health & safety at work Act

Health & safety at work Act

16 July 2017

If you are a property owner, it's important that you understand your obligations under the health and safety at Work Act. Here's what you need to know.   

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Methamphetamine - managing the risk

Methamphetamine - managing the risk

25 July 2016

As a landlord, it's important to know your responsibilities around methamphetamine contamination - both for your tenants' safety, and to ensure that you and your property is adequately covered.

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A beginner's guide to being a landlord

A beginner's guide to being a landlord

15 November 2015

Whether you've just bought your first investment property, or are renting out your family home, there's a lot to arrange when you become a landlord. To start you off on the right path, we've put together a list of five things to think about when you become a landlord for the first time.

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Should I allow pets in my rental property?

Should I allow pets in my rental property?

21 September 2014

If you're thinking about making your rental properties pet-friendly, here are a few things to think about, including how to attract tenants with pets, what to do during the screening process and how to make sure your investment is protected.

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Fire safety tips for landlords

Fire safety tips for landlords

05 August 2014

Protecting your investment from a fire when you aren’t around isn’t easy but there are some simple steps you can take to minimise the chance of it happening, and any damage if it does occur.

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Top 4 tips to keep tenants happy

Top 4 tips to keep tenants happy

05 August 2014

As a landlord, one of the most important things is having long term and reliable tenants. Once you’ve found trustworthy and dependable tenants, you’ll want to make a sure they’re happy and that they want to stick around. Here are some helpful hints to keep your tenants on side.

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Top 6 mistakes tenants make

Top 6 mistakes tenants make

05 August 2014

There are several mistakes that tenants often make. These common mistakes include misunderstanding the lease agreement, failure to advise the landlord of any repairs or damage, failure to research the area and not taking out content insurance.

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Winter maintenance tips

Winter maintenance tips

05 August 2014

It's always a good time to make sure your rental property is ready to face the harsher weather conditions. Here are a few helpful tips for all landlords and home owners.

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How to attract the right tenants?

How to attract the right tenants?

05 August 2014

Find out how employing an experienced and licensed property manager to carry out screening and maintaining a well looked after property can help you acquire and retain excellent tenants for your property.

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Understanding return on investment

Understanding return on investment

20 July 2014

Investing in property isn’t rocket science but does require a bit of homework - and that’s where understanding potential returns on investments comes in. Here are some basics to help you understand returns and get you closer to your property dream.

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