Managing Your Investment Property The Essential Guide to Property Management in Australia and New Zealand

About the authors.

Acknowledgements.

Introduction.

Part I: Preparing for property ownership.

1 Before you buy.

2 Being a DIY landlord.

3 Getting the property manager sorted.

4 Setting yourself up for settlement.

5 Preparing the property.

6 Attracting and screening the best tenants.

7 Tenancy agreements.

8 Tax topics.

9 Ensuring you're insured.

10 Condition reports.

Part II: Step-by-step management.

11 Advertising your rental.

12 Vetting your applicants.

13 Bonds.

14 Moving in and moving out.

15 Dealing with rent.

16 Maintaining rental records.

17 Managing evictions.

Part III: Getting the most out of your property investment.

18 Retaining great tenants and property managers.

19 Making the most of your investment property.

20 Revaluing, refi nancing and returning to the market.

21 Final words.

Glossary.

Appendix A: Helpful links.

Appendix B: Sample property manager interview questions.

Appendix C: Sample checklist for preparing the property by area.

Appendix D: Generic tenancy application form.

Appendix E: Sample property condition report.

Appendix F: Sample pet owner agreement.

Appendix G: Tenancy starter checklist.

Appendix H: Sample tenant feedback sheet.

Appendix I: Sample letter for increasing the rent.

Appendix J: Sample recordkeeping spreadsheet.

Appendix K: Sample property manager statement.

Index.