Spring is drawing itself upon us this month, although, looking out the window today to see a very familiar grey and dreary sky might make you think otherwise. For those of you eager to embrace the outdoors again, or even those still in hibernation mode from winter, Spring cleaning is the perfect...

Firstly you need to know what the Housing White Paper is about. The Housing White Paper is a government report that gives both fact/information and proposals for what should occur in the future regarding the housing and rental market. This includes buyers, developers both big and small,...

Here at Hinch Property Management, we are always looking at ways to further assist our clients and we are extremely pleased to launch our new Executive Check Out Service. As a company we have built up a large area of expertise over the last 15 years in the inventory profession, however, we are...

There are many areas within your rental property that require frequent checks and the list grows, the larger the property is. Property visits are midterm inspections to check on the maintenance and condition of the property, as well as ensuring nothing untoward is taking place. They occur every...

Ever rented out a property without an inventory report? This article will highlight the importance of why a report is crucial every time a tenancy begins. As a landlord how likely are you not to take a deposit from a tenant/s? Did you know without a comprehensive inventory it could become very...

Housing White Paper, The Factors Which Affect The Rental Sector With the highly anticipated release of the Housing White Paper, it is certain that we will see changes across the country within the housing market. The Housing White Paper has addressed and offered actions for a numerous amount...

Both Check Ins/ Out and Inventories are common practice in today’s world, but Property Visits fall to the wayside. Our question is why? By completing a Check In and Inventory at the start of tenancy you are making sure that the property is habitable and in a good state of living for the new...

A Presentable Exterior First impressions are paramount when it comes to renting a property, don’t let the face of yours put off potential tenants! By simply making the front garden (if you have one!) well presented by removing weeds, unwanted shrubs and having a nicely cut lawn will...

Will your tenant end up on the naughty list this year? Most tenants are of course abiding to the rules, however, bad tenants are notorious for moving from property to property, getting away with not paying rent on time or even not paying the full amount. This can cause a lot of issues for the...

It's starting to feel like a DIY Christmas With Christmas just round the corner, we are sure a lot of you will be rushing around last minute to finish Christmas shopping and decorating your home to welcome your guests this year. However, have you found that once you have dusted off the...