Spring is the time to dust off the old cleaning gloves and put some elbow grease into those jobs you’ve been putting off all year. When tackling spring cleaning, think of a top-down approach – do [...]

We all try to keep a clean house right? But how often do you attempt to clean dirty walls? Even the best intentions can come undone when it comes to keeping your home clean. This is certainly [...]

No one loves stacking or unstacking the dishwasher, do they? If you’re lucky enough to have a dishwasher in your kitchen, you’re already ahead of the curve. But not all dishwashers are created [...]

If the thought of starting to organise your space makes you anxious and worried, you’re not alone. Organising a cluttered space can leave the best of us feeling overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have [...]

Be honest: when was the last time you changed your sheets? Last week? Last month? Can’t remember? There’s nothing like the smell of fresh sheets when you fall into bed at night. In fact, some [...]

Has your property been vacant for a few weeks? Does your property look like every other property available in the area? Well here are some of our tips to make sure your property stands out when [...]

Like many firsts in life, landing your first rental lease can be challenging. Landlords use rental histories to find the most reliable tenant for their home, which means first-time renters are at [...]

As a landlord you’ve all heard about tenant damage and fair wear and tear, but how weird can it actually get as a landlord? If you suddenly discover your investment property has turned into a den [...]

As Property Managers the last inspection we conduct for a tenancy is a vacate inspection, and it is vital we get these right to make sure the landlords property is returned in its best possible [...]

At Jackson Bell Property we do a lot of work with brand new properties, therefore when we conduct the first routine inspection at a property, we also conduct a defect inspection. At these [...]

The second inspection we conduct is routine inspections. These are one of the most important inspections carried out during a tenancy. As property managers we can conduct up to 4 routine [...]

As property managers we do a little more than just collect the rent, we also conduct a number of different inspections for each tenancy. These inspections are: • Ingoing inspections • Routine [...]

Do you know about the changes coming into effect for the Residential Tenancy Act? These changes will affect both tenants and landlords. These are many of the changes coming, which will change the [...]

As a landlord with a great tenant, it’s easy to become complacent. You’ve got a steady income and no worries. However, are you sure your property currently meets all its requirements? With the [...]

Every property manager is different, we all communicate differently, and we all react to situations differently. Here are some of the top tips to help you choose the right property manager to get [...]

How many times have you tried to email your property manager about something simple, like where a maintenance job is up too? Or how much money you will receive this month? As a landlord there are [...]

Looking for a rental property? For anyone who is new to the rental market, it can be quite overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Check out these frequently asked questions for tenants [...]

Jackson Bell Property knows that putting your hard earned investment property into the hands of a stranger can be frightening, but with the right Property Manager it doesn’t have to be. Not [...]

Many landlords are nervous about renting to a tenant with a pet, this is usually due to either having a bad experience in the past or knowing someone who has had a bad experience with pets in [...]

Are you sick of having your rental application declined time and time again? You’ve been to open homes, seen how many people turn up, how competitive it is to secure a rental property! It’s [...]

As a landlord it is always a worry when you have to advertise your property for rent to find new tenants. Will these tenants pay their rent? Will these tenants keep the house clean and tidy? Will [...]

Tribunal is often a feared word for landlords, when it’s mentioned it highlights something has gone wrong with your precious asset. The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) is the main [...]

Have you ever wondered what your Property Manager does? What exactly your fees are paying for? A Property Manager never has 2 days the same in their entire career. As a Property Manager your day [...]

Rachael began her real estate career as a receptionist for a local office near the Central Coast. Due to her hunger for knowledge, Rachael quickly progressed to a Property Management Associate [...]

You often hear the phrase you get what you pay for, this is often said when referring to an item you are buying. Well the same can be said for property management. Management fees are the most [...]

Is your investment property is insured? Are you sure you have the right cover? Now we’re not talking about building insurance, because that’s a given we’re talking about landlord insurance, the [...]

With so many different real estate agencies opening up, how do you find the right property manager for your asset? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question as you are all looking [...]