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01/11/2026

A landlord I spoke with recently had no idea his building insurance was leaving him seriously exposed.

The policy looked fine on paper. The problem only became clear when we actually looked at the numbers.

I've written about this on the blog, including the one thing that's easy to file away and forget until it really matters.

If you own an investment property, this one is worth a read.

Read the full blog here: http://www.elevaterealty.com.au/when-did-you-last-review-your-landlord-insurance-a-real-example-that-might-surprise-you

29/10/2026

Sometimes the email tells me more than the issue itself.

The three-word message at 11pm. The four-paragraph explanation of a dripping tap.

The one that starts with "I don't want to bother you but..." followed by something that absolutely needed attention two weeks ago.

Communication styles are genuinely revealing. A tenant who's precise and prompt is usually that way about everything. The one who goes quiet for months and then sends an essay is often sitting on something that's been building quietly in the background.

I've learned to read the email before I read the request.

It's not science. But after enough years of this, you develop a sense for what's really being said.

Owners, I'm curious. What's the most memorable maintenance message you've ever received?

27/10/2026

The applicant who loves the property isn't always the one I choose.

Enthusiasm is easy to read. What I'm actually looking for is harder to see on paper.

The applicant who asks practical questions about lease terms, maintenance processes, or how long the owners have held the property. The one who's clearly thought about whether this place actually fits their life.

In my experience, that level of consideration usually carries through to how they look after the property and how smoothly the tenancy progresses over the long term.

Screening well means slowing down and looking past the surface. Rental history, financial stability, communication style, and long-term suitability all matter more than first impressions.

A tenancy that starts on solid ground is usually the one that stays that way.

If you want tenant selection handled with real judgement, send me a message.

25/10/2026

If you own an Adelaide rental from interstate or overseas, there's one question worth asking your property manager.

Not "is everything okay?"

That question almost always gets a yes.

The better question is: "What happened with the last maintenance request, and can you walk me through how it was handled?"

That one question tells you a lot. Were photos taken? Was a quote obtained before work was approved? Was the tenant's access coordinated properly? Were you kept informed at each stage?

When a property manager is across the details, they can answer all of that without hesitation. When they're juggling too many properties, the honest answer is usually a vague one.

Distance doesn't have to be a risk. But it does mean the person managing your property needs to be paying close attention when you can't.

If you want that kind of clarity on your Adelaide property, send me a message.

22/10/2026

Rent increases are one of the most challenging conversations in property management.

If you do it poorly, you lose a good tenant.

If you do it well, everyone walks away feeling respected.

I recently worked through a rent increase and lease extension with one of my tenants.

Approaching these conversations requires care, as the chosen timing, tone, and transparency truly are important.

We got there. They signed. And then I received a message I wasn't expecting.

If you want a property manager who handles the hard conversations properly and looks after your investment the right way, I'd love to hear from you.

Send me a message to get started..

20/10/2026

You wouldn't skip a regular car service, and your rental property's air conditioning demands that same level of proactive care.

Skip the service long enough and a small issue becomes a failed unit mid-summer. A failed unit mid-summer is an urgent repair, a stressed tenant, and sometimes a landlord wondering why no one flagged it earlier.

Regular servicing keeps the system running efficiently, extends the life of the unit, and creates a clear maintenance record. That record matters more than people realise, particularly when an insurance claim or a dispute comes up and you need to show the property was being looked after properly.

It's one of those jobs that feels easy to defer until it suddenly isn't.

I keep track of this across the properties I manage so nothing quietly slips through.

Save this as a reminder to check when your air conditioner was last serviced.

18/10/2026

Delayed maintenance doesn't just cost money.

It can cost you a good tenant.

And in SA, it can put you in a difficult legal position too.

Good tenants have options. How a landlord handles repairs is part of why they choose to stay or go.

Swipe through to see what I look at when it comes to maintenance coordination.

If you want to know how I handle this for Adelaide landlords, send me a message.

15/10/2026

There's a shift that happens at Henley Square in October and it's hard to miss.

The evenings stretch out a little longer. The outdoor tables fill up earlier. People are walking slower, staying later, and generally acting like they remembered Adelaide is a pretty good place to be.

The energy changes. More foot traffic, more community, more of that easy atmosphere that makes this part of Adelaide feel like a natural gathering place rather than just a suburb with a beach attached.

For locals, it's a welcome reset after winter.

For anyone new to the area, it's a good introduction to what the western suburbs actually feel like to live in.

If you're in the area this month, it's worth an evening visit.

What's your favourite thing about Henley in spring?

13/10/2026

High application volumes aren't the same as high-quality candidates.

Right now, some tenants are applying for properties that would take 50 to 60 percent of their income just to secure a roof. That's not sustainable, and from experience, financial stress is one of the earliest indicators of tenancy problems down the track.

Screening well means looking past enthusiasm and checking whether the numbers actually work. Not to exclude people unfairly, but to protect both sides of the agreement.

A tenant who's financially overextended from week one is already in a difficult position, and that rarely gets easier as time goes on.

Good screening isn't about being selective for the sake of it. It's about finding a tenancy that genuinely works.

If you want tenant selection handled with care and judgement, send me a message.

12/10/2026

We get asked this at open homes all the time:

“What can I do to give my application a better chance?”

And there are a few things I always tell prospective tenants.

Check your application carefully before you submit it. Make sure you’ve included everything that’s been requested. And take the time to write a short cover letter introducing yourself.

But here’s the part I don’t usually say out loud.

I personally run every open home, so by the time applications arrive, I’ve already met the people behind many of them.

I’ve had conversations with them. I’ve answered their questions. And quite often, I’ve given them advice about putting their application together.

So when I sit down to review those applications, I notice who listened.

If someone has specifically asked me what they can do to put their best foot forward, and then they’ve taken the time to actually do it, that tells me something about them.

It’s certainly not the only thing we consider when assessing an application, but it’s one of those little details that helps me build a bigger picture.

And that’s something I think is really important when you’re choosing who will live in someone’s investment property.

Sometimes good tenant selection starts well before the application lands in your inbox.

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