5 House Viewing Tips To Win Over Buyers
Setting your house up for a successful viewing or private tours to prospective buyers can seem like a daunting task.
Read moreSetting your house up for a successful viewing or private tours to prospective buyers can seem like a daunting task.
Read moreWe can all agree that the never-ending lockdowns in 2020 have caused a lot of drawbacks for various economic sectors
Read moreWhen you are a landlord, you have several responsibilities along with keeping track of your tenant. You need to be
Read moreGood tenants can sometimes seem like a blue moon, hard to come by, and sometimes even harder to secure long-term.
Read moreLandlords can sometimes get the short end of the stick and end up with a tenant who does more harm
Read moreTips to Avoid Terrible Tenants. Terrible tenants can be the cause of severe headaches to landlords renting out properties for
Read moreLet’s face it, we’ve all been there. Whenever we start something new, it’s like entering a strange new world. We don’t really think about the risks (potential or not) and usually just end up exploring out of curiosity. And we make mistakes. We fall, we hurt, we pick ourselves up and move on.
Read moreSo you’ve a tenancy agreement drawn up and ready, and you’re going to hand it over to your tenant.
Read moreThe property market is a tough nut to crack these days, considering that there’re tons of new places (commercial and residential) popping up. It sometimes feels just a little bit overwhelming, a little bit scary, but that’s okay. (Just sounds scary only >_>)
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Jalan PJU 1A/41, Ara Damansara,,47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia (“Speedrent”) or (“SPEEDHOME”), a Malaysian entity, either itself or through its subsidiaries or licensees, via various electronic platforms such as the Speedrent mobile application or any other platforms designated by SPEEDHOME.
Of course, no one wants to face issues if given the chance. But investment is all about risk management. And renting out your apartment comes with its own set of risks.
Read moreStamping your tenancy agreement is the final step in legalising your documents. In order for the tenancy agreement to prove effective during tenure, you must get it stamped at LHDN. But how much will you have to pay for the stamping fee?
SPEEDHOME has been fortunate enough to be featured in Focus Malaysia, essentially we want to make it super easy & fast for landlord to rent out their house.
Read moreHow do you make sure that the tenant you found is actually a “Good Tenant” who pays on time and doesn’t wreck your house? Read on, the most important tip is at the end.
Read moreA. The tenancy agreement in soft copy will be immediately available to you via the SPEEDHOME app. Here’s how you can access it.
Read moreTenants, you will either love them or want to evict them. The risk of hiring the wrong tenant is always there for any new or seasoned landlord. However, there are ways to find the best tenant and pick them out from the worst tenants you could possibly imagine.
Read moreIt’s the era of DIY. Everything you own, there is bound to be a tutorial on how to make it yourself. It costs far less and adds a personal touch. So why aren’t you leasing your property yourself? You can save more & gain free benefit by just leasing it yourself at SPEEDHOME.
Read moreWhat are you using to protect your rental property? If you’re a first time landlord, you may find yourself confused over what you should do to ensure safety. Everyone will say ‘deposit’. The usual 2 months’ rental + 1 month rental.
Read moreThe reason why, as a landlord, you’d ask for deposit is for financial security. There’s no telling when damage, theft or disappearing tenant will happen. So the huge sum of cash should be able to cover all the damages right?
Read moreBeing a landlord has its pros and cons and sometimes you need some help with some of the problems you encounter. Thus the main topic of this blog will focus on the cons that landlords are facing. You’ll also get some insights on how to overcome them, so no worries! The cons that are always talked about and almost every landlord would face are high tenant turnover rates, late payments, and organisation. If any of these sound familiar to you then keep on reading. You might find some tips on how to get around them.
Read moreYou may have heard of it, but aren’t sure what it is… How does subletting work? and what to do
Read moreAccording to Merriam-Webster, what defines a landlord is “the owner of property such as land, houses or apartments that is leased or rented to another”. But while it’s assumed that landlords only have the standard responsibilities of maintenance, collecting rent and finding tenants, it’s more than that.
Read moreWant a tenant and want it now? We’ve provided a few tooltips along our app. Here is a list as to where you can find them.
Read moreHave you been exploring the SPEEDHOME app lately? Are you wondering how you can list up your property for FREE? Here’s our guide blog to help you along the process!
Read moreSo you’re a landlord.
Read moreIt is something all of us possibly want to prevent and not be a part of but in reality, tenant eviction does happen and it can get messy at times. The process is not as simple as just texting your tenant to chase them away. It is crucial to ask yourself, “How long does it take to get a tenant evicted?” because it is surely not a stroll in a park.
Read moreThe rental was fine a year ago, and everything was peachy. The skies were blue, birds were flying…until you got smacked in the face with the fact that the cost of living increased.
Read moreOh no, your tenant has run off! And what’s worse… outstanding bills because your tenant didn’t pay! Does the deposit even cover it all? Where can I report this? Can leasing get any worse than this?
Read moreWhat if we told you, there’s a powerful app to list & lease, all in one? And it’s available for free.
Read moreLandlords usually play around with these 2 terms but most of the time they are somewhat confused which is which. Although they are quiet similar, Rental Yield and ROI and very different because when you want to calculate both figures, there are several things to consider.
Read moreHere’s all you need to know about short-term rental with SPEEDHOME 🙂
Read moreSo you’ve put up your house on listing and in less than a week a tenant comes in and seals the deal. Your tenant moves in, you get your first payment, they get the house key, you get your rental money and everyone’s happy.
Read moreYou may be wondering what’s in it for you when you list your property here. Surely, we’re putting something new to the table for you. Right? Right! So we’re showing you how to maximise your profit the SPEEDHOME way.
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Finding a good tenant can be difficult. Though, it’s worth it when you find one cause you can rest easy and know that your tenant won’t wreck your property. And pay rent on time.
Read moreYour one-stop-landlord guide to the in’s and out’s of renting. If you feel like taking a step into the waters of property or real estate, check this out.
Read moreAttracting potential tenants’ attention is one thing, but how to maintain that attention on your listing?
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Should landlords use SPEEDHOME? Just do a Google search “Property Website Malaysia” – showed 64 million results. Fret not, actually there are just a handful of major players in the market. The major ones are:
Read moreA common problem of every landlord is finding quality tenants. Finding quality tenants is hard and more often than not it’s troublesome and time-consuming. Do you have the same problem of wanting to find a tenant but not finding a quality one? Then you should definitely read this blog!
Read moreMost people think that buying houses is like shopping. That you shop, try and buy all in one go. But it’s not like that, not really. It’s actually more like buying a second-hand car or place. You gotta check if the car’s been maintained well, if the seat-belts are fine, the engine is fine and – well, you get the point ?
Read moreAllianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) has teamed up with SPEEDHOME to offer homeowners peace of mind when renting out their homes. With us and Allianz, landlords are better protected from risks such as runaway tenants, tardy paymasters and damages. We are also featured on Allianz here!
Read moreBeing a landlord isn’t easy! Not to mention being a Relaxing Landlord! Have you noticed that it will never be a Two-way relationship between landlord and tenant but Three-way (Including Rental Agent). So, whatever you want to do, you have to go through one unfamiliar person to reach your tenant! Now! Here are the 3 main problems every landlord would’ve faced! See if you encounter any of these!
Read moreThe leap of faith. Committing your life to a mortgage.
Read moreThe viewing appointment went great. You and the landlord hit it off well. Now where do you start to finally rent your dream home?
Read moreFinancial security and property security are always top concerns. Which is how the traditional 3 month rental deposit before renting a house came in practice. It serves as a way to hold tenants accountable for every deeds done to the house.
Read moreDealing with monthly rental can take a lot of time and effort. That’s why SPEEDHOME helps landlords like you collect
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Oh no, your tenant has run off! And what’s worse… outstanding bills because your tenant didn’t pay! Does the deposit even cover it all? Where can I report this? Can leasing get any worse?
Read moreHave you ever been tempted to charge a higher deposit rate? With the fluctuating fuel prices and rising cost of living, a high deposit rate will just decrease the amount of eligible tenants.
Read moreSPEEDHOME will do the rental collection on behalf of you. Free of charge! Here’s how it works:
Read moreNow that you have become a landlord, there may be a time you will need to face messy situations. Don’t panic if you face a situation where your tenant may have committed a few violations. It is not uncommon and sometimes it could have been by accident. So, before you ask your tenant to pack up and leave, here are some tips to handle rental violations.
Read moreA common problem any landlord will face, is finding a good tenant. Good tenants will vary and majority of the time, landlords will have different criteria for tenants. Some are looking for student others maybe working professionals. Regardless, it is good to know what can help in finding the right tenant for you.
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Non-smokers unite!!! I know we have come in a long way. We can finally breathe and not suffocate during a mamak football match. We can stay as long as we want. And bringing kids along is not an issue. Asthma inhaler? Never heard of it. New Malaysia’s possibilities seem hopeful.
Read moreTalking about how bad the landlords are, is common. But, what about you as a renter? Are you a Good or Awful renter? You can’t tell? Well, you’re going to find out here if you keep reading.
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The value of one’s property, can go down terribly because of pest infestation. When it comes to your rental, it would sometimes be the deciding factor whether a tenant wants to rent your house or not.
If you have an infestation, you might constantly be dealing with complaints from them, as well as a high tenant turnover rate, which cause unnecessary stress and also will be very expensive in the long run.
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