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What Are the Legal Responsibilities for Self-Managed Landlords?

Understand your obligations as a self-managed landlord with this guide to everything involved.

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Collecting Rent in Advance

Find out everything you need to know about collecting rent in advance from your tenant.

Conducing Tenant Checks in Australia

Discover why tenant checkare so important and how they can be done using the National Tenancy Database (NTD).

Wrapping up 2022 on RentBetter

We made it through 2022! Here's a wrap of the 2022 Australian property market and all the exciting things at RentBetter.

New to RentBetter Marketplace - Moving and Utilities

Looking to find a better deal on your utilities? Look no further.

New to RentBetter Marketplace - Landlord Insurance

Find out how you can easily organise Landlord Insurance through RentBetter in 3 easy steps.

The Guide to Pets in Aussie Rental Properties

Find out about all the rules for having pets in a Rental Property in Australia.

A Guide to Lease Agreements in Australia

Everything you need to know about Lease Agreements in Australia

What To Do If Your Tenant Wants To Break The Lease

Find out how to handle things when a tenant wants to break their lease on your property.

What Are the Roles and Responsibilities of a Property Manager?

Find out what your property manager should be doing for you and how you should measure success.

Most Frequently Asked Questions by Landlords

Find out everything you need to know in our 'big book' of frequently asked questions by landlords.

Customer Stories - George R.

Find out why long-term property owner George made the switch to self-management and how it's helping him and his investment.

5 Investment Property Hacks You Need to Know

Check out these 5 investment property hacks when managing your own property.

How Much Notice Do You Need to Give Tenants to Show Your Property?

Looking for new tenants or selling your property? Find out how much notice you need to give when the time comes.

Top Tips to Ensure Your Rent is Paid On Time

Find out how to ensure your rent is paid on time as well as advice on what to do if a tenant doesn’t pay. 

Manage Your Property with RentBetter

Looking for a tool to help you manage your property?

Customer Stories - Seung J.

Find out how RentBetter is helping first-time landlord Seung manage his property.

RentBetter Marketplace - Extra Tools and Services at your fingertips

Explore some of the new tools are services available to help you manage your property more easily.

Introducing Property Viewings on RentBetter

Book a pro to take care of your property viewings or inspections on RentBetter.

Making a Claim for the Bond

Sometimes there is a legitimate need to make a claim for the bond from your tenant. Here's what you need to do if it happens.

How Many Routine Inspections Should You Perform a Year?

Find out how often you should be performing routine inspections on your property to ensure its being well maintained.

Self-Manage Your Property from Abroad

Find out how RentBetter can help make your life easier as an overseas investor in Australia.

Customer Stories - Drew A.

We spoke to Drew to chat about his investment and how he was able to find great tenants for his property.

Tips to Market Your Rental Property without an Agent

It's easier than ever to rent out your property without an agent - here's how!

How to Onboard a New Tenant into Your Property

These key tenant onboarding steps when followed correctly will ensure a seamless experience for the start of your tenancy.

Customer Stories: Rohan P.

Find out why Rohan chose RentBetter and how it's helping him manage his very first investment property.

Landlord's Insurance - Is it worth it?

Do you really need landlord insurance? Find out what landlord insurance covers and if its right for you.

Common Mistakes Property Owners Make and How to Avoid Them

Find out some of the most common mistakes property owners make when it comes to renting out their property.

Becoming a Property Investor - What you need to know

Find out everything you need to know about investing in property and how RentBetter helps to make things a breeze.