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Property Management - Appointment of Agent

September 28, 2023

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We welcome the opportunity to take care of your investment property on your behalf. In order to appoint Matthiew Hogg Property as your Property Manager, we just need a few details to create a Form 6 Appointment of Agent which we will send to you via DocuSign for electronic signing. Please reach out if you have any […]

Tenancy Laws - Minimum Housing Standards

September 4, 2023

FAQ

1 September 2023 saw the start of Spring and the commencement of the next phase of the Tenancy Laws with the introduction of minimum housing standards for rental properties in Queensland. You may be wondering what this all means, here is a brief summary. From 1 September, if a new Tenancy Agreement is signed or […]

Rent Caps

April 4, 2023

FAQ

With the recent news about rent caps, we are hearing a lot of talk in the local community about this and the potential impact it will have on both landlords and tenants. As it stands at the moment, landlords are able to increase the rent every 6 months (twice a year) only if a rental […]

Water charging at rental property

March 11, 2023

FAQ

Download the RTA Water Charging Fact Sheet In order to pass on the water usage charges to tenants, all the below conditions must be met:  The property is individually metered. The property is water efficient according to the requirements in the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation – Section 22.  The Form 18a General Tenancy Agreement […]

Free Appraisal

January 6, 2023

FAQ

If you have been wondering what your property is worth in the current market, please get in touch for a FREE no obligation sales or rental appraisal.

Tenant Welcome Guide

January 2, 2023

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Welcome to your new home – we look forward to having you as a tenant while you rent your property through our Agency. We realise that moving can be a stressful time with so much to remember and organise. Please reach out to us if we can assist you. Click to download the Tenant Welcome […]

Ending your lease agreement early - breaking your lease

January 1, 2023

FAQ

Circumstances can change and you may need to vacate your rental property earlier than your lease end date.  This is known as “breaking the lease”. There are a few conditions associated with breaking your lease. You will need to advise us in writing that you need to break your lease and submit a Form 13 […]

What to do if power points are not working, but lights are on?

January 1, 2023

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If your power points are not working but the lights are working, you may have a problem with a faulty appliance which has caused the safety switch to trip. What is a safety switch? A safety switch protects people from electric shock. A safety switch monitors the flow of electricity through a circuit and it […]

How to identify water leaks at property

December 31, 2022

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If you have received a water bill that is higher than normal or if you have noticed damp patches around your property, you could have a water leak and it should be investigated. The Urban Utilities has some helpful information on their website regarding identifying visible leaks and less obvious leaks and what to look […]

How to re-light pilot light on gas hot water system

December 30, 2022

FAQ

Is the hot water in your tap coming out cold? You may need to check your hot water system to see if there are any warning lights. Can you see a little flame on your hot water system? The pilot light is a little flame that stays lit in preparation for using the main burner. […]