On Thursday 14th October 2021 the Queensland government passed the new “tenancy legislation” formally known as Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. So what do we know so far: Under phase one of Tenancy Reforms the majority of provisions will not start immediately, however the Family and Domestic Violence will be enacted upon accent, with this…Read More→
The rooms you should renovate to maximise your rental returns When it comes to renovating specific rooms in your rental property for higher returns, some rooms will deliver better results than others. There are certain rooms in a home that, when in pristine condition, will maximise your rental returns. Projects such as updating a kitchen…Read More→
How to make a garden “tenant friendly” Gardens are a great feature to add to a property. Not only does it give a home curb appeal and create a sense of tranquillity in a backyard or courtyard, but it can be another feature that attracts prospective tenants. While a beautiful garden can attract quality tenants,…Read More→
What appeals to prospective tenants? With housing affordability in sought-after areas, a continuing challenge in Australia, people continue to rent their dream home while they either buy somewhere else (rentvesting) or save to buy a place of their own eventually. For families and those looking to create some roots in a particular area, making your…Read More→
Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 About the Bill On 18 June 2021, Hon Leeanne Enoch MP, Minister for Communities and Housing, Minister for Digital Economy and Minister for the Arts, introduced the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (Bill) into the Queensland Parliament. The Bill was referred to the Community Support and Services Committee for detailed…Read More→
NEW SMOKE ALARM LAWS Smoke Alarm Upgrade Offer – All Properties Must Comply Before January 1, 2022Detector Inspector is offering the sharpest priced and simplest upgrade dealin Queensland, until 31 March 2021. Details include: Fixed Price – Upgrade the whole property for a fixed price based on the number of bedrooms (including offices/studies).Free installation –excludes switchboard upgrades, if required. Free 12-month…Read More→
Conditions can change quickly and we recommend you keep up to date on the latest forecast for your area on the Bureau of Meteorology’s website. We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of some of the ways that may help you prepare your family and property for the weather conditions ahead. If you…Read More→
Welcome to Spring! On this months blog we take a look at getting your property ready for leasing with today’s spotlight on property photography. Here at Q State Properties one of our passions is ensuring your property is marketed to the highest of our ability which includes professional photography, floorpans and 360 virtual tours. So,…Read More→
Does the idea of changing property managers make you feel stressed? Let us help you by elevating the stress and making the transition as seamless as possible. In todays video we are going to discuss the process of changing property managers for your investment property. As landlords ourselves we understand the idea to change managing…Read More→
Local agent Renae Duff is reporting great sales at the moment. March, April, and May saw the normal amount of sales once the fear of Covid 19 subsided but June 2020 saw 18 properties go under contract and July 2020 has seen 6 already under contract. Renae is finding that buyers are not hesitating,…Read More→
