Rental yield is a measure of how much cash (or rental income) your property generates each year, as a percentage of the property value. The property investor dream is to secure a high rental yield property, in a location that delivers large capital gains, combined with low management and maintenance costs. This means, rental yields are not the only consideration when purchasing an investment property, but still a very important one. Calculation Rental yield is calculated as a gross percentage...

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Asset protection and maximising our landlord’s investment income is our number one priority and one way to ensure this is to market and rent the property in the quickest possible time, to the best possible tenant, paying the highest possible rent.   We understand that when a tenant gives notice that this can be a stressful time for some landlords who rely on regular rental payments to meet mortgage commitments.   Below are some tips on how we can work together to reduce...

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The Andrews Labor Government’s new laws to help stamp out bad behaviour in short-stay accommodation have passed Victorian Parliament. The Owners Corporation Amendment (Short-stay Accommodation) Bill 2016 will mean apartment owners can now be liable for any damage, noise or loss of amenity caused by their guests. VCAT has also been given new powers to award compensation of up to $2,000 to neighbours, and ban short-stay apartments that are repeatedly used for unruly...

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