With bushfire season starting across much of the nation, it’s time to prepare rental properties and check they are adequately insured. Bushfire. Just a mere mention of the word strikes fear in the hearts and minds of most Australians and none more so than those living in bushfire-prone areas. The risk of bushfire is ever-present…
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We’ve already seen severe and devastating floods across the east coast this spring. And with the BOM predicting a soggy summer ahead for much of the country, it’s time to prepare your rental property to withstand stormy conditions. Torrential rain. Flooding. Gale-force winds. Hail. Lightning. It’s not the image that instantly springs to mind when…
It’s a sad, confronting fact – rentals can and do get destroyed. It can be a stressful and confusing time, so here’s what you need to know. It’s a nightmare no landlord or property manager wants to face. But every year, we see property owners and agents having to contend with homes that are a…
You’ve heard it before: “Everyone needs 8 hours sleep per night.” But is this true? How much sleep do you really need? The following graphic comes from Raconteur and highlights some startling takeaways from the 2019 Philips Global Sleep Survey, answered by over 11,000 adults from 12 countries. The amount of sleep a person needs depends…
We are betting that if you are reading this, you have some kind of insurance: maybe for your car, your house, your fur baby, or your health. But have you ever stopped to think about what it is, how it works, and if it is even worth it? Let’s start at the beginning – what…
Floods, storms, bushfires, cyclones… there’s no doubt Australia has been hit hard by natural disasters in recent years. You may have been fortunate enough to escape the direct impacts, but what you might not realise is that these disasters can affect the premiums you pay for your insurance, whether you’re caught up in the catastrophe…
The excitement you get when you purchase your first investment property is sometimes overwhelming (in a good way!). While it is important to soak up the prospect of financial freedom, new investors need to think about how they are going to protect their new assets and the income they are set to derive. The difference…
There’s often a bit of confusion about who insures what when it comes to investment properties within strata complexes. Insurance for strata properties is not as straightforward as it is for detached houses. There are often questions raised about what is considered ‘common’ property, who is responsible for insuring what, and what is and isn’t…
Do you know the tell-tale signs that your rental might be being used as a drug lab? Toxic chemical residue, fire damage, unpaid utility bills, damaged ceilings, modified plumbing, fortifications, and the aftermath of explosions – these are all potential issues for landlords who discover their rental has been used as some kind of drug…
Are you tossing up whether to take out tenant insurance to protect your belongings? The below FAQs may help you to make the best decision. Tenant insurance (or renters insurance) is a type of cover designed for people who rent, as opposed to those who own a property. It is a great safety net when…