Affordable rental initiative gives landlords tax deduction for discounted rents
Melbourne renter Rebecca Shiels never expected the generosity of a landlord to help her get back on her feet. As a newly single mother, she feared for her ability to find a suitable home for herself and her young boy, in a market in desperate need of more affordable properties. “When I separated…
Who should you use as a referee on your rental application?
Just as references are vital when applying for a new job, references on a rental property application can be the deciding factor in a tenant’s success in securing a property. Landlords more often than not outsource the management of tenancies to professional property managers. What a property manager and landlord want to know is…
Ten Top Tips for Renters: How to get your deposit back
Tenants coming to the end of their rental agreement undoubtedly want to get their rental deposit back at the end of their tenancy. Usually this a fairly substantial sum of around four weeks’ rent, representing a significant outlay especially for younger renters. However, there can be situations where your landlord is…