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How to choose the right tenant for your rental property
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How to choose the right tenant for your rental property

Selecting the right tenant is the most crucial step when deciding to rent out your property. Consider these helpful tips on how to choose the right tenant.

How to beat rental crooks
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How to beat rental crooks

Bogus agents and landlords are using the increasing demand for rental property to scam potential tenants. Here’s how you can avoid being defrauded.

Rules for renting property to family
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Rules for renting property to family

Renting out a property is a business and should be treated as such regardless of who the tenant is. Here’s how to put the right structures in place when renting to family.

Protecting yourself from identity theft
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Protecting yourself from identity theft

A current court case, dealing with a house that was sold fraudulently, has highlighted the risks of identity theft. Here’s what you need to know.

Rental agreements explained
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Rental agreements explained

It's vitally important that landlords and tenants have a clear understanding of the various clauses found in lease agreements. Failure to do so could result in trouble for both parties.

Can you terminate a lease agreement without recourse?
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Can you terminate a lease agreement without recourse?

Under what circumstances can a tenant terminate their tenancy without breaching their contract agreement?

How to pick the right managing agent
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How to pick the right managing agent

A good managing agent can take the stress of managing an investment property off landlords. Here are a few tips to help you choose a managing agent.

How to avoid money drama with your roommate
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How to avoid money drama with your roommate

Finances can quickly make things turn sour between you and your roommates if you don’t have a plan in place. Check out these helpful tips on how to divvy up the expenses.

Turning to social media for property advice is a BAD idea
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Turning to social media for property advice is a BAD idea

Taking legal advice on property matters from someone on social media could end up costing you a heap of money if you act on the wrong advice.