Raine & Horne Bexley

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫? Earning fast money is everyone’s dream. But as a real estate investor, if you own a quality, well-located residential property, it pays to be patient and ignore the talk around the barbecue about the latest sensationalist real estate market commentary. While housing values move through cycles, the long-term trend is irrefutably upward. According to CoreLogic, dwelling values have increased nationally by 382% over the past 30 years, or in annual compounding terms, rising by 5.4% on average since July 1992. This growth level makes a well-located property one of the best ways to increase your wealth long-term. Over the last ten years, the results are even better, with the Federal Government’s Money Smart website reporting that Australian property has produced average returns of 6.3% per year. Sure, an investment in shares can generate similar levels of long-term growth. However, unlike equities, residential property is nowhere near as volatile. With shares, for example, one piece of bad news, your entire investment might go up in smoke.  𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gbYGdpxa To find out more about the benefits of owning a quality, well-located residential property, talk to your accountant and local Raine & Horne Property Manager today.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫? Unlike a term deposit or a cash account, owning a property is not a set and forget investment. Better still, an experienced property manager can help you cut through the noise this spring to ensure you get the very best returns from your investment. A property manager provides a landlord with a broad range of services, from finding suitable tenants, optimising the rental income, and maintaining the property in its best possible condition. Selecting a suitable tenant is vital for any property investor. A quality tenant will meet their rental payment responsibilities and treat the property like their own.  To ensure you find the perfect match for your investment asset, an experienced property manager such as Raine & Horne will run stringent background, financial and employment checks on every applicant. For less noise and more clarity, talk to your local Raine & Horne Property Manager today to learn how they can help you achieve low vacancy rates, market rents and optimum returns from your investment property. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gqsHPgPF

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 & 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞? Every landlord desires a safe investment and dependable tenants. But not everything will go to plan, so property investors need landlord insurance rather than home & contents insurance to protect themselves and their asset.   Home & contents policies typically protects against events such as fire and storm. Yet, these policies often won’t cover loss of rent and tenant damage. Owners, therefore, must find a specialist landlord insurance policy offering extra protection not covered by standard home & contents policies.    In a nutshell, landlord insurance covers malicious damage or theft caused by tenants or any of the tenant’s guests and loss of rent if a tenant defaults. This type of insurance covers legal expenses, too, if the landlord and the tenants end up in court.    Talk to your local Raine & Horne Property Manager today to learn more about what landlord insurance covers. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gQZV353q

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐮𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝? With vacancy rates around Australia close to zero and rents on the rise, it would be easy for a landlord to sit back and enjoy the financial ride after the challenges of the last few years.   However, with rentals in hot demand, now is the time for landlords to make those improvements to their investment asset that will help future-proof it against more challenging times in the future when occupancy rates are lower, and tenants are spoilt for choice.  Suppose there is a shift, and the market becomes more competitive. If your carpets are threadbare, the walls are crying out for paint, or there’s no dishwasher or air conditioning, the property might sit vacant for extended periods and reduce your investment return.  If the current tenant is about to move on, then getting into the property and making some simple hacks is easy. However, if the property has a tenant, it’s essential to find ways to make these improvements with minimal disruption to the occupants.  Talk to your local Raine & Horne Property Manager today to find out how you can future-proof your investment property with the least disruptions to your tenant and your cash flow. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gf-CaBvg

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐨𝐟-𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭? While the weekly rent you’re paying is a fixed cost for the term of your lease, there are ways that you can trim your grocery bills as well as your electricity, gas and water expenses and internet, phone, pay TV and streaming subscription charges if you’re moving.  Better still, if you’re time-poor, you can get help getting a good deal with Foxtel or your electricity provider by getting some help from the likes of Direct Connect, which can connect you fast and find decent deals into the bargain. Luckily, we’ve just launched a new landing page for our tenants that puts them in touch speedily with Direct Connect.  Of course, you can compare energy suppliers yourself to ensure you’re getting the best deal. Use the Government’s Energy Made Easy website.  According to a government source, setting the air conditioner to 23°C or higher is the ideal temperature. Each degree lower can add 10% to the cost of running it. According to the Government’s Money Smart website, planning is one of the best ways to reduce your grocery bill. This means planning meals weekly (including lunches and snacks). Stick to your shopping list when at Coles, Woollies or Aldi, so you only buy what you need. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gCY2_2kk

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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬? If you’re planning on flying the family coop in 2023, it’s worth knowing the competition for rentals is high across Australia. National dwelling vacancy rates tightened from 1.3% in June to 1.1% in September, the lowest national vacancy rate on record. However, with some smart planning, and the help of mum and dad, first time tenants can enjoy a smooth renting experience. Signing up to rent a place of your own is an exciting step – especially if you’re moving out of home for the first time. However, for first time renters, you’ll be up against veteran tenants who might have rented for years and have an impeccable record. In this situation getting mum and dad to co-sign the lease could help give you a better chance of landing a great rental property. Renting is also a big financial commitment. So, we’ve put together our top tips to make the experience as easy as possible... 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/grtyZzum

Congratulations for our Bexley office for taking out #RateMyAgency AGENCY OF THE YEAR 2024 – BEXLEY!