For the 12th month in a row, the residential property vacancy rate in Sydney has remained at below 2% - the benchmark figure that indicates whether or not there is a rental crisis. Read More...

Shareholders in RUN Corp Limited (ASX:RNC) today voted in favour of an alliance between RUN and Futuris Corporation Limited (ASX:FCL) at an Extraordinary General Meeting held in Melbourne. Read More...

The Rental Property Agent can make or break a rental property as an investment. Knowing what to look for in an agent and getting the right one can take the hard work out property investment. In this article we look at the key attributes of good agents and how to look assess them. Read More...

First impressions count – whether it’s the first time you meet someone or the first time you walk into a potential new home, often your original emotional reaction to that person or place will last long after you’ve said goodbye. Read More...

Homeowners and investors in NSW received some unexpected good news this week when State Treasurer Michael Costa delivered cuts in land taxes and mortgage duty in the State budget. Read More...

Queensland’s Neighbourhood Watch program has a new sponsor, Minister for Police Judy Spence announced today.

Ms Spence said the Real Estate Institute of Queensland has agreed to sponsor the program for the next three years. Read More...

So tenants in common have nothing to do with landlords and you can’t be registered as the owner of a property in Queensland if you are under 18? These are two of a number of terms found in the real estate industry that may at first glance seem a little confusing for first time property owners and investors.

But help is at hand with Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) accredited agencies being able to explain terminology to first time buyers and investors, and the REIQ’s guide to real estate lingo giving you the heads up on terms often used in the industry. Read More...

Queensland renters could be paying their own water bills from early next year if tenancy laws are overturned, according to a recent report on ABC News. Read More...

The doubling of solar rebates to home owners and schools in this week's Federal Budget has received a mixed response, with environmental groups saying it is a shallow gesture.

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More than half of today's first home buyers would happily consider sharing equity in a property so that they could afford to buy a house, a recent survey shows.

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The Key To Profiting From Your Property Investment

Many property owners are losing potential tax credits by failing to take full advantage of a property’s tax depreciation potential. An often overlooked method of obtaining tax credits, property tax depreciation is available to any property owner who obtains assessable income by way of rent or operates a business from a property. Read More...

As every property owner knows, the single most important moment of your interaction with a prospective tenant is during your walk through. It is the time for your property to shine and for the prospective tenants to fall in love with the place, just like you have. But no house or apartment building is perfect. Every living area, no matter where, has positives and negatives to it. Read More...

Property management pertains to the processes applied to maximize returns by effective administration of property—one of the major assets of most organizations. It also comprises the disciplines implemented on property rules and rental policies. Read More...

The law of property is a branch of private law which regulates the relationship between persons and things, or property. This branch of law provides rules prescribing the manner in which someone acquires rights in property, the manner in which these rights can be transferred, and it provides the remedies available in the event of an infringement on such rights. Read More...

As an owner of rental property, you're no doubt aware that getting the unit ready to lease can become rather expensive when dealing with any number of contractors, such as plumbers, electricians, HVAC, painters, etc. Most, if not all, property owners have certainly had their share of expensive work done to get their units ready. Read More...

Have you ever had a tenant not pay you on the first of the month when rent is due? Late on the first of the month, you call the tenant to express your concern and they tell you, "the check is in the mail"? Yeah right. Here we go again. Read More...

A real estate contract is a confusing thing to view if you have need seen one before. These are the documents that have every detail of a home sale and purchase listed on them. These contracts contain a number of different categories and it is important to read over these documents in detail. This will familiarize you with all aspects of the sale and ensure that you are educated on the purchase or sale of your home. Read More...

If you have residential property you rent out, or are thinking of entering this market, one of the best ways to keep property fully let and income producing, is to look after your tenants. Surprisingly, many landlords don’t do this, and ultimately they lose out. Here are my five top tips for new landlords. Read More...

Property management is the concern of many of us, taking into account the fact that our society is in continuous movement and change. Property management information is available not only in specialized magazines and research papers, but also online, on websites that have as their major concern study, market research, covering issues regarding marketing and leasing, land use and development, maintenance and other important subjects. Read More...

Many small companies get creative when it comes to running their businesses on tight budgets. It can be a challenge to compete with large or small marketplace players, especially when resources cannot always be allocated to areas that do not directly drive bottom line revenues. Read More...