If you have an investment property in North Brisbane, North Harbour Homes can help.
We take out the hassle of managing your property, while keeping you up to date with key legislative changes in the dynamic Queensland market.
If you have an investment property in North Brisbane, North Harbour Homes can help.
We take out the hassle of managing your property, while keeping you up to date with key legislative changes in the dynamic Queensland market.
Keep up to date with important information about recent legislative changes and requirements for landlords.
We’ve curated some important information about recent legislative changes and requirements for landlords. Please contact us if you need more information.
Contact Us2022 Smoke Alarm Legislation
From 1 January 2022, at the commencement of a new lease or lease renewal, you must ensure your dwelling / unit meets the requirements of the domestic smoke alarms legislation This may involve installing interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in the bedrooms in addition to the currently required smoke alarms.
What is required by law?
When it is time for your property’s alarms to be upgraded, those alarms must:
Any existing smoke alarm being replaced from 1 January 2017 must be a photoelectric-type alarm which complies with Australian Standard 3786-2014.
If a smoke alarm which is hardwired to the domestic power supply needs replacement, it must be replaced with a hardwired photoelectric smoke alarm.
In existing domestic dwellings, it is possible to have a combination of smoke alarms (240v and battery operated) and interconnectivity can be both wired and/or wireless.
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Landlord Insurance
Landlord insurance is important for many various reasons, this provides the property investor with a safety net in the event a tenant’s circumstances change creating rental arrears or possible damages, the tenant or visitor injures themselves or a severe weather event occurs causing damage to the property.
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Tax Depreciation
Many property investors are unaware of substantial tax benefits associated with owning an income producing property. We recommend having a Tax Depreciation completed once your build has been completed or within the first 6 months of the initial lease agreement.
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Swimming Pool Safety Laws
Definition of a swimming pool
Queensland laws define a swimming pool as any structure that:
This applies to wading pools (including blow-up pools) and spas.
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For more information about your responsibilities as a pool owner, please click below:
You can check the Pool Register below to see if your Pool is compliant:
If you require a pool certificate, My Pool Inspection can help.
Local Council and Water Providers
Let us pay your water and rates accounts, this then allows these accounts to be shown as an expense on your End of Financial Year Statement.
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Water Compliance / Charging Tenants for their water usage
Tenants can be charged for all their water consumption if:
The property owner must pay all fixed charges, including sewerage charges. The tenant cannot be charged more than the billable amount.
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Rental Law Changes
Understanding the rental law changes and how it may impact your rights and responsibilities.
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Link to Owner’s Portal
Having access to your Owner Access page gives you a more detailed look into your property and financial information in one location.
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