The property edit
Good decisions start with clear information.
Practical guides to help you prepare, ask the right questions and take the next step with your property.
Preparing your property for rent
A practical checklist for Sydney owners preparing a rental property, from repairs and keys to photography, inspections and handover.
Read guideProperty management handover checklist
Organise a rental property handover with a checklist covering tenancy records, rent reconciliation, keys, maintenance and owner instructions.
Read guideFair wear and tear vs damage: a guide for NSW landlords
How to tell normal wear from tenant damage at the end of a lease, what evidence matters, and how bond claims work in NSW.
Read guideRoutine inspections: what landlords should know
What happens at a routine inspection of a rental property in NSW, what the report should cover, and how to act on what it finds.
Read guideRental repairs and maintenance: a landlord’s guide
Urgent and non-urgent repairs in NSW rentals, how approvals work, and how to keep maintenance costs under control.
Read guideQuestions to ask before choosing property management
Practical questions Sydney landlords can ask when comparing property management services, from fees and communication to inspections and maintenance.
Read guideRent reviews: how NSW landlords can set a fair rent
How to review the rent on a Sydney rental property: using comparable leased properties, the rules on increases, and weighing rent against keeping a good tenant.
Read guideWhen a tenancy ends: a step-by-step guide for landlords
What happens when a tenant moves out of a NSW rental: notice, the final inspection, the bond and getting the property ready to lease again.
Read guidePets in rental properties: a guide for NSW landlords
How pet applications work for NSW rental properties, what landlords should consider, and how to protect the property when a tenant has a pet.
Read guideLeasing out an apartment: what strata means for landlords
What Sydney apartment owners should know before leasing: strata by-laws, building access, common property repairs and working with the building manager.
Read guideLandlord insurance: what to check in your policy
What NSW landlords should look for in a landlord insurance policy: building and contents cover, loss of rent, tenant damage, and how claims work.
Read guideRental safety checklist for NSW landlords
A safety checklist for Sydney rental properties: smoke alarms, window safety, pools, gas and electrical safety, and keeping records.
Read guideLate rent: how rent arrears are handled in NSW
What happens when a tenant falls behind on rent in NSW: early follow-up, payment plans, notices and when NCAT may be involved.
Read guideChoosing the right tenant for your rental property
How rental applications are assessed in NSW: what checks are done, how to compare applicants fairly, and the rules that apply to the process.
Read guideFurnished or unfurnished: which is right for your rental?
The pros and cons of leasing a Sydney property furnished or unfurnished, what to include, and how furniture affects inspections and the bond.
Read guideWhat is a rental appraisal and how is it done?
How a rental appraisal works for a Sydney property: what is assessed, how comparable leased properties are used, and how to use the result.
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