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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...

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...

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...

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...

Proactive property maintenance

Maximise the value of your rental property by keeping up with critical, regular maintenance.

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...

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...

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...

Five ways to help your kids into a home

If your family are struggling to get on the property ladder, there are numerous ways you can help.

How to reduce food waste in your home

Reducing food waste saves you money. It is estimated that in western countries, around 30% of all food is thrown away each year....

How to keep your home safe when leaving town

The bags are packed, the out-of-office is on and you are ready to enjoy some valuable time off. Before you skip town, it's important to...

Seven tips to get your mortgage application approved

Are you planning to apply for a mortgage in the near future? If so, there are steps you can take in advance to increase your chances of...