Posts Tagged ‘property management tips’

The Benefits of Landlord Contents Insurance: Protecting Your Investment

Burnt kitchenRecent fire damage in a Newcastle rental property.

It may, or may not, come as a surprise to learn that landlord’s insurance is not compulsory in NSW. By choosing to not pay for landlord insurance you may think that you are saving money, but it’s a false economy. Here at Walkom Real Estate, our decades of experience … Read the full post »

Strata Reports – What to Look For

Apartment building at sunset

It wasn’t so very long ago that the Australian dream was to own a quarter acre block in the suburbs with a Hills Hoist in the backyard. Most people had reasonable expectations that they would one day be able to own their own home. Apartments were for investors and young trendy professionals living in cities … Read the full post »

ATO Warns of Crackdown for Property Investors this EOFY

As tax time approaches, Australian landlords are urged to be proactive in preparing their rental property expenses and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Recent reports indicate that incorrect returns have been rife among property investors, prompting the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to implement stricter measures. The ATO has issued a warning that there will be a crackdown on … Read the full post »

A Landlord’s Market to Continue in 2022 with Low Vacancies & Higher Yields

There is no question that it is a landlord’s market at the moment with record low vacancies and higher yields. This situation is expected to continue throughout 2022 despite the expectation that interest rates will rise before the end of the year.

End of Financial Year Tips 2018

Property Management Tips – Ask Susan

We have seen some amazing changes in our city over the past 12 months with much more to come.

The rental market has seen the arrival of several new buildings on the Newcastle skyline and the bones of our light rail is really starting to take shape.

The opening of our new University has injected new life and produced … Read the full post »

Kids Don’t Fly – Changes to Window Safety Locks

Property Management Tips – Ask Susan

Each year, around 50 children fall from windows or balconies. Many suffer serious injuries and some result in deaths. Most of these tragedies occur in children’s own home to address this issue in NSW.

New legislation becomes effective by 13/3/18 states the law applies to openable windows where the internal floor is more than 2m above the ground … Read the full post »