author Carolyn Parrella

Carolyn Parrella

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Carolyn Parrella is Executive Manager of Australia’s leading landlord insurance specialists, Terri Scheer Insurance. Terri Scheer provides insurance cover for landlords, helping to protect them against the risks associated with owning a rental property. These include malicious damage by tenants, accidental damage, landlord’s legal liability and loss of rental income. 

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Top tips for a stress free tax time for landlords

Tax time is nearly here and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has put landlords on notice.

TAX & LEGAL • Thu, 03 May 2018
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Child safety putting investors at risk of legal liability

Australian landlords are urged to ‘child-proof’ their investment properties to keep tenants safe and avoid legal liability risks.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 07 Mar 2017
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How to keep squatters from destroying your investment

Unwanted guests, or ‘squatters’, can cause considerable damage to rental properties and leave landlords with large clean-up bills.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 08 Jun 2016
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5 most common issues faced by landlords

Owning an investment property is a substantial commitment, but one that can provide many benefits if approached carefully and thoughtfully.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Stop your tenant's NYE party from becoming your 2016 hangover

New Year’s Eve rental property parties can leave an expensive financial hangover for unsuspecting landlords.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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5 ways to protect your property from pet damage

Allowing pets to be housed at your rental property is a major decision, and one that shouldn't be taken lightly. If you decide to give pet-owning tenants the go-ahead, ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 08 Sep 2015
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4 top tips for property investment success

There are four key things you can do to accelerate your climb up the property ladder. 

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 23 Mar 2015
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5 ways to keep your tenants happy

There are five key things to consider when developing and maintaining good relationships between landlords and tenants.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Sun, 11 Jan 2015
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5 ways to protect your holiday home

Renting out a holiday home exposes you to a greater risk of theft, damage, legal liability and more – but there are ways you can reduce your risk and enjoy a stress-free ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 16 Dec 2014

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