Buying an Investment Property – What Are Tenants Looking for in 2016?

Buying an Investment Property – What Are Tenants Looking for in 2016?

With property prices in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast set to continue their rise in 2016, there has never been a better time to enter the property market, or purchase an investment property. But with more investors entering the market, competition is increasing in attracting the perfect tenants. So what exactly are tenants looking for in 2016?

Brisbane Suburb Profile - Hawthorne:

Brisbane Suburb Profile - Hawthorne:

Nestled against the banks of the Brisbane river lies the unique village suburb of Hawthorne, home to trendy coffee shops, boutique supermarkets, an antique theatre and renovated Queenslanders. This is the suburb to see and be seen in. It is proving to be very popular for buyers right now.

Brisbane Suburb Profile - Bulimba:

Brisbane Suburb Profile - Bulimba:

Located on the southern side of the Brisbane River, opposite Teneriffe, lies the trendy, upmarket, inner-city suburb of Bulimba. It is home to some of the most exclusive addresses in Brisbane, with large freestanding houses and modern apartments lining the river’s shores and amazing city views as you move away from the river.

Gold Coast Suburb Profile – Paradise Point:

Gold Coast Suburb Profile – Paradise Point:

Located on the northern end of the Gold Coast, with the Broadwater lapping at its shores is the peaceful suburb of Paradise Point. This quiet suburb may seem out of the way, but it has its own village feel to it.

The Importance of Following the National Employment Standards:

The Importance of Following the National Employment Standards:

A cornerstone of Australia’s current employment laws is the National Employment Standards (“NES”), which detail the legal obligations an employer has to their employees. If you own a business and employ staff it is important that you have up to date employment contracts in place for your employees and further are aware of the obligations, you have to each of your employees under the NES.

Pool Safety in Queensland – Meeting Your Obligations as a Homeowner:

Pool Safety in Queensland – Meeting Your Obligations as a Homeowner:

With Summer now merely a week away, heat waves already sending temperatures well into the mid 30’s and those afternoons growing longer by the day, the tradition of spending hours by the pool is already in full swing. But as a homeowner, or even if you’re looking to buy a house with a pool, are you fully aware of your legal obligations when it comes to owning a pool?