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How to find reliable tradespeople
In this article, we'll share tips to help you build a team of trusted tradespeople. That way, if a problem ever comes up at your...
Jul 3, 20233 min read


How to save money on house insurance
Insurance is a major expense for every homeowner. When you take out a policy though, it's usually at a time when you are in a hurry. You...
Aug 1, 20223 min read


Should you keep your first home as an investment property?
One of the questions potential first-time sellers face is whether or not they should keep their existing property as a rental when they...
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Holiday homes - are they worth it?
There is something innately heart-warming about the idea of a holiday home that makes many of us wish for the opportunity to own one. The...
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Is it a good idea to invest in bare land?
There's an old adage in real estate that goes: "It's not the house that increases in value, it's the land beneath it..." Meaning, the...
Jul 28, 20223 min read


How accurate are online property valuations?
In the property world, online valuation websites have been a game-changer for information-starved buyers and sellers. But while these...
Jul 28, 20222 min read


What is a buyers market?
You will often hear the media talk about buyer's markets and seller's markets, which begs the question - what do these terms mean? In the...
Jul 28, 20223 min read


What effect will tax changes have on the housing market?
Extending the bright-line test from 5 years to 10 years... No one considers a bright-line test when they buy an investment property. At...
Sep 15, 20214 min read


Healthy homes checklist
Is your rental up to scratch? From 1 July 2021, some rental properties will need to meet the healthy homes standards. Use this checklist...
Jul 18, 20211 min read


Learn about buying, selling and investing in property
We'd like to introduce you to the Simply Property podcast. A series of informative guides that will help you at every stage of your...
Jun 23, 20211 min read


Creating passive income through property
We've all heard the phrase knowledge is power, right? At Simply Rentals we are passionate about passing on our knowledge to help you make...
Jun 23, 20211 min read


Proactive property maintenance
Maximise the value of your rental property by keeping up with critical, regular maintenance.
Jun 2, 20214 min read


The bare minimum property maintenance plan
How good are you at completing jobs that are important, but not urgent? For many of us, we understand that taking good care of our...
May 7, 20212 min read


Should you hire a property manager?
I have personally owned rental properties since 2014. What I have learned through years of experience is that a great property manager is...
Apr 28, 20214 min read


Rental appraisals explained + where to find estimates online
A rental appraisal (sometimes called a rental assessment) is a professional opinion on what a property might rent for in the current...
Mar 23, 20213 min read


Investors: How to negotiate a better mortgage interest rate from your bank
When it comes time to re-fix your mortgage interest rate, keep this in mind: The rate the bank is publicly advertising, isn't usually the...
Feb 22, 20212 min read


Before you make an offer on a potential investment property, read this...
If you have found an investment property you like but you’re not sure what the next steps are, this post will help you move forward....
Feb 9, 202111 min read


How to buy your first investment property
Disclaimer... Before we get started: I am not a qualified financial adviser. This article will share tips and strategies I (and clients...
Feb 2, 202112 min read


5 key features of a great investment property
Increase your chances of building long-term wealth with an intentional strategy backed up by a specific set of buying criteria.
Feb 2, 20213 min read
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