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  • Sealing the Deal on Commercial Property Management
    Monday, May 13, 2013
    Our blog this month is all about commercial property management in Sydney. For those readers interested in acquiring or leasing commercial property, w...
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  • Affordability takes its toll on property management in Sydney
    Wednesday, March 27, 2013
    Sydney property management has soldiered through some bleak periods in the years since the GFC; with housing affordability in the capitals falling dra...
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  • Property Management Advice for Landlords
    Thursday, February 28, 2013
    As many landlords will have experienced, property management in Sydney, or anywhere in Australia for that matter, is no walk in the park. Many people ...
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  • First time home buyers introduce new trends to Sydney property mangement
    Tuesday, January 08, 2013
     Lately, we’ve noticed a new and exciting trend emerge in Sydney property management. More and more first home buyers are choosing to forgo...
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  • Sydney Property Management | A Year in Perspective
    Tuesday, January 08, 2013
    New figures from a survey of landlords in NSW (by consultancy firm BDRC Jones Donald)  show more than half of all property investors hand over th...
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  • Asian investment is spurring a mini-boom for property management in Sydney.
    Friday, November 30, 2012
    According to a recent news article,wealthy investors from Asian and Middle-Eastern countries are fuelling a miniature property boom in Australian metr...
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  • 5 tips to get your property “rent-ready” this summer – Residential Property Management.
    Wednesday, October 24, 2012
    If you’ve just purchased an investment property and are looking to find new tenants in the summer months, getting your house “rent-ready&r...
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  • Increase Rental Returns with 5 Property Management Tips
    Monday, October 22, 2012
    Residential property management is investment over the long term. Experienced property managers in Sydney and other major cities won’t hesitate ...
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  • Property manager Sydney - Is yours really working for you?
    Tuesday, August 14, 2012
    The Australian property market finds itself in a pretty volatile place at the moment. Looking for the right property manager Sydney can seem like a ra...
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  • Are we on the up? A good news week for the residential property manager.
    Tuesday, August 07, 2012
    When it comes to buying investment properties, Australian’s are probably some of the most ravenous on the planet. With the Sydney property marke...
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Property Manager Sydney | FAQ’s when choosing your Property Manager in Sydney

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Choosing a property manager in Sydney for your home? The following FAQ’s should help you make the right decision choosing your Sydney property manager.

Is the Agents location a factor?
Gone are the days when each property manager in Sydney suburbs was a different person from a different agency. These days a portfolio can be managed out of a singular agency with one Sydney property manager instead of ten.

A lot of enquiries these days are done online, and property management services have adjusted to cater to people that find managing their online accounts easier. The Key is to find a balance of a great Property manager in Sydney that has all the online capabilities needed to service your account.

Why use a professional property manager?
Many owners manage their own properties with great success. However managing a property is very time consuming and many of these people do this as their profession. A Sydney property manager collects rents, manages maintenance and repairs, markets and advertises for tenants, gives reports and feedback, does routine inspections, and your time could probably be better spent.

Sydney property managers also take into consideration different legal considerations and legislation regarding Sydney tenancy laws. A good property manager in Sydney will also make you money on your investment.

How do I change from one Sydney property manager to another?
The transition from one agency to another should be fairly easy, just a case of filling out a form and getting your new agency to do the rest. This can be done at any time regardless of the leasing agreements or if the house is being sold, and should not affect the tenancy.

How long will it take to lease my Property?
A professional property manager in Sydney should be able to assess current market trends to ensure your property is marketed effectively and leases at the earliest possible convenience. One of the great advantages of using a Sydney property manager is taking advantage of their expertise in marketing and advertising properties.

What happens if the tenant does not pay?
In these rare cases the Sydney property manager will usually call the tenant after a few days. If ceased payment continues an arrears breach notice is usually issued, followed by a termination and 14 days to vacate notice if both the Sydney property manager and the client come to this agreement.