Landlord Tips

It is vital that you select an agent who will give your investment property the attention it deserves, at Raine & Horne Castle Hill we understand the importance of maximising your investment.

• Ensure you or your agent obtains landlord insurance for extra peace of mind.
• Have your agent be responsible for paying the council rates, water rates, strata levies etc., this can really save you time. At Raine & Horne Castle Hill we take care of these extras as this service is part of the Raine & Horne Castle Hill Landlord Package.
• Ensure that your investment property has water efficiency devices installed so you are able to charge your tenant water usage, Raine & Horne Castle Hill can assist with this.
• Ensure your investment property is smoke alarm compliant, at Raine & Horne Castle Hill we take care of this as part of our Raine & Horne Castle Hill Landlord Package.
• Ensure your investment property is balcony and window safety compliant, at Raine & Horne Castle Hill we take care of this as part of our Raine & Horne Castle Hill Landlord Package.
• Ensure your investment property is pool safety compliant (if applicable), at Raine & Horne Castle Hill we take care of this as part of our Raine & Horne Castle Hill Landlord Package.
• Spend money when necessary, in order to maintain good returns on an investment property it is wise to spend a few dollars when and where required to keep the property looking its best. This can also help to justify future rent increases.
   

If you would like further information on being a landlord, please contact Raine & Horne Castle Hill or alternatively click on the NSW Office of Fair Trading link below to be directed through to their website.