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FAILING TO PLAN IS PLANNING TO FAIL

FAILING TO PLAN IS PLANNING TO FAIL

by | Jun 5, 2017 | Financial, Landlord mindset, Management Systems, Planning

Property management is more than collecting rent and organising repairs.

An investment property requires planning and follow through.

There are many events that need to be scheduled over the course of a tenancy. For some events the reminders come in the form of invoices such as Council and Water rates. But even these need to be scheduled to make sure they get paid on time.

Missing deadlines can be costly, for example, forgetting to pay the insurance can put your whole investment at risk. Overlooking rent reviews means you are missing out on potential income whilst missed routine inspections may mean the difference between a simple timely repair and a costly emergency.

It’s easy to create an annual calendar on which you can record the events for the year and check them off as they occur. This way nothing gets missed and once you know everything is covered, you can relax.

The dates you’ll want to monitor include:

o   Tenancy expiry date
o   Routine inspections
o   Rent due dates
o   Insurance due date
o   Smoke alarm inspections
o   Rent review date
o   Pest inspection
o   Pool and garden maintenance		 o   Taxation
o   Council rates due dates
o   Water rates due dates
o   Strata levies due dates
o   Dates to invoice tenant for water usage
o   Dates to follow up water usage invoice
o   Budget review
o   Regular maintenance

Add any event to this list that is specific to your property that is necessary for the protection and maintenance of your property and income.

For the financial component to planning see our blog “Budgeting and Expenses”

Do you know what’s due or coming up this month?

About Us

George Astudillo is the founder of Property Quarters, an agency that values communication and great relationships with its landlords.

George now has more than 30 years in real estate, including 15 years as the owner of a national real estate franchise. He’s also an accredited auctioneer and is the author of “The Landlord Mindset”, a book with his best tips to help landlords look after their investments. His book has been quoted in the SMH, The Huffington Post and The Age.

As the founder of Property Quarters, George takes great care in looking after his landlord’s investments. Having seen it all and worked with may landlords and tenants, he’s a strong mediator and negotiator and knows how to navigate through property legislation.

George is trusted by his landlords to advise on the financial management of their investments. He’s put in place proven processes to ensure each property he looks after is managed effectively to retain its value, quality tenants and rental income.

If you’re looking for a property manager who thinks like a landlord and whose business is built on tested processes, contact us by clicking HERE.

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BUDGETING & EXPENSES – A FINANCIAL ROAD MAP

BUDGETING & EXPENSES – A FINANCIAL ROAD MAP

by | Mar 25, 2016 | Financial, Landlord mindset, Planning

Owning an investment property is no different than owning a business, you must have a financial plan.

Many investors live month to month, using the rent to pay the mortgage and expenses. In some months there’s money left over and in some months there’s not enough. This type of arrangement adds an enormous amount of stress.

Part of our management services is to prepare a complete plan and budget for every landlord.

By knowing what your expenses are on any given month, you can prepare yourself for difficult times and even the unexpected.

The expenses

o   Council rates
o   Water rates
o   Strata levies
o   Land tax
o   Management fees
o   Postage
o   Leasing fees		 o   Lease preparation fees
o   Marketing expenses
o   Insurance
o   Smoke alarm inspection
o   Repairs
o   Maintenance

To work out your own budget:

  1. Make a list of your expected expenses and the amounts.
  2. Determine when they are due, are they weekly, monthly, quarterly, half yearly or annual?
  3. Print the table found here and add the expenses
  4. Total the expenses for each month.
  5. Add your expected income, or rent.
  6. Subtract the total expenses from the rent each month to determine your expected monthly profit.

TIP: Allow some funds for the unexpected and remember to compare this budget with actual costs to make sure you are still on track to your goals.

Download a free Budget Template in our Free Downloads page

About Us

George Astudillo is the founder of Property Quarters, an agency that values communication and great relationships with its landlords.

George now has more than 30 years in real estate, including 15 years as the owner of a national real estate franchise. He’s also an accredited auctioneer and is the author of “The Landlord Mindset”, a book with his best tips to help landlords look after their investments. His book has been quoted in the SMH, The Huffington Post and The Age.

As the founder of Property Quarters, George takes great care in looking after his landlord’s investments. Having seen it all and worked with may landlords and tenants, he’s a strong mediator and negotiator and knows how to navigate through property legislation.

George is trusted by his landlords to advise on the financial management of their investments. He’s put in place proven processes to ensure each property he looks after is managed effectively to retain its value, quality tenants and rental income.

If you’re looking for a property manager who thinks like a landlord and whose business is built on tested processes, contact us by clicking HERE.

Copyright © 2022, www.propertyquarters.com.au