Common Mistakes Some Property Managers Make

There are many property managers in every suburban and regional area, however not all property managers are professional in their conduct. Selecting the right property manager is a minefield and is something that must be done with great care. In the next several weeks we will give you an ‘insider view’ to our industry to […]

Top Tips on Pets in Your Investment Property

The goal of every property investor is to rent the property to good tenants. Many good tenants are families with pets, and you need to decide whether or not you will allow pets into your property. Should you allow pets you need to understand the various pitfalls associated with animals in the home so that […]

Rent Proofing Your Investment Property

At Sutherlands Property Management we know serious property investors purchase a property and make adjustments to make it more suited to everyday renting. In this article we reveal some top tips to make your next rental property more suited as a professional rental property and create an environment to withstand the rigours of renting. Low […]

Find out 3 easy ways to rent your property faster

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. It is critical when a prospective Tenant inspects your property. Renting your property faster adds up to higher investment returns, together with fewer and shorter vacancy periods. Tip 1:  Presentation Presentation is vital to achieving peace of mind with the right tenant. To create […]

Choosing the right tenants

Choosing the right tenants for your investment property is one of the biggest decisions you make as a landlord.

3 tips for Leasing a property in a soft market

In this article, we are going to share 3 of our top marketing tips to successfully leasing your rental property in a soft market. The presentation of your property A little bit of elbow grease can go a long way when it comes to leasing your rental property! Ensure that your property has street appeal […]

Why is a Maintenance Budget so important?

An area you may have discussed with your Accountant or Financial Advisor when purchasing the property is outgoings and maintaining the equity in the Property during the time you own it. Outgoings would include the mortgage, insurances, rates, water and possibly body corporate fees. General maintenance is pretty much a given. It is where things […]

The QLD Budget is here. Brace yourselves!

Oh lordy! It’s that time of the year again where the powers that be, try to count with all their fingers and toes to attempt to balance the old books for Queensland. You guessed it! The Queensland Government Budget has been announced… we know right…snore! We advise you to keep your hands and feet in […]