Under the new Healthy Homes Standards, any landlord offering a new or renewed tenancy from 1 July 2021 must ensure their home has no gaps or holes that cause noticeable draughts. But what is considered a “noticeable” draught?

Under the Healthy Homes Standards, landlords must provide fixed heating capable of maintaining 18 degrees celsius in the main living area of their rental properties.

With a little flair and attention to detail, the team at Lodge Real Estate can help you present your property in a way that will have potential buyers flocking.   

Since the Healthy Homes Standards became law on 1 July 2019, landlords are required to provide two additional statements as part of any new or renewing tenancy agreement.

As a landlord, the new Healthy Homes Standards (HHS) are a lot to wrap your head around. However, in some instances, you may be exempt from certain standards.

This guide includes everything that you need to know about the new Healthy Homes Standards and what it means for landlords.

For some people, becoming your own boss seems like a distant dream – for Julian Seager, it’s a reality.

Budgeting for property repairs and maintenance can be challenging. No two properties are the same—a lot of variables come into play. However, if you’re hunting for a ballpark figure, here are three formulas that might help. 

Maintaining your investment property is in your best interests both in terms of attracting and keeping good tenants, and retaining the value of the property over time. 

Thinking about buying an investment property? To help, we’ve created this guide so you can make smarter investment decisions and hit the ground running.