Preparing Your Rental Property for Winter: A Landlord’s Guide
Winter in Geelong may not bring snowstorms, but cold temperatures, heavy rain, and damp conditions can still impact your rental property.
Entries by Skye Bartlett
The Biggest Mistakes Renter Providers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Owning an investment property should be profitable and stress-free—but too many renter providers make costly mistakes that reduce rental income, increase expenses, and create unnecessary headaches.
Why Living in Geelong is More Affordable Than Melbourne in 2025
With house prices in Melbourne projected to hit $980,000 by 2026, more Australians are looking for affordable alternatives—and Geelong is leading the way.
The Hidden Costs of Self-Managing Your Rental Property
Owning an investment property is one of the best ways to build wealth—but self-managing your rental could be costing you more than you realise.
Back-to-School Tips for Tenants: Organising Your Rental for a Fresh Start
As the school year approaches, it’s the perfect time to get your home organised and ready for a smooth transition back to routine.
Maximising Rental Returns in the New Year
As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time for renter providers to reassess their strategies and set their properties up for success in 2025. Whether you’re looking to increase rental income, attract long-term renters, or simply maintain the value of your investment, here are some actionable tips to help you maximise your rental returns.
A Very Merry Guide to Preparing Your Property for Christmas
The festive season is upon us, bringing joy, celebrations, and the perfect opportunity to make your property shine. Whether you’re a renter provider preparing for a new year or a tenant hosting holiday guests, here are some practical tips to get your property Christmas-ready and spread holiday cheer.
Preparing Your Home for Summer 2024 & 2025: A Geelong Property Guide
As we approach the warmer months, now is the perfect time to start preparing your home for the summer of 2024 and 2025. Whether you’re a homeowner or rental providers looking to keep your property in top condition, these tips will help ensure your property is summer-ready for you or your renters.
Choosing a good Rental Property
Doing your research on the area in which you’re planning to invest is paramount to maximising your rental return. Some of the questions you might ask include: 1. What type of property has the highest rental demand in the market 2. Which properties see the lowest turnover of renters 3. Which times of year see…Read More→
Paying off your home loan quicker
Is paying off your home or investment loan quickly a high priority for you? It seems there are new loans and investment strategies birthed daily. Although this may be an exaggeration, it does make sense to be educated in this regard. By restructuring how you use your current bank account/s, credit card/s and home loan/s,…Read More→