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We welcome the opportunity to take care of your investment property on your behalf. In order to appoint Matthiew Hogg Property as your Property Manager, we just need a few details to create a Form 6 Appointment of Agent which we will send to you via DocuSign for electronic signing. Please reach out if you have any […]

1 September 2023 saw the start of Spring and the commencement of the next phase of the Tenancy Laws with the introduction of minimum housing standards for rental properties in Queensland. You may be wondering what this all means, here is a brief summary. From 1 September, if a new Tenancy Agreement is signed or […]

Come & try the fastest growing sport – Pickleball at Wynnum Tennis Centre Have you heard about one of the fastest growing sports called “Pickleball”? No it does not involve pickles but rather a paddle and a ball and is a hybrid of badminton, ping pong and tennis. It is a sport that all ages […]

With the recent news about rent caps, we are hearing a lot of talk in the local community about this and the potential impact it will have on both landlords and tenants. As it stands at the moment, landlords are able to increase the rent every 6 months (twice a year) only if a rental […]

Download the RTA Water Charging Fact Sheet In order to pass on the water usage charges to tenants, all the below conditions must be met:  The property is individually metered. The property is water efficient according to the requirements in the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation – Section 22.  The Form 18a General Tenancy Agreement […]

If you have been wondering what your property is worth in the current market, please get in touch for a FREE no obligation sales or rental appraisal.

Welcome to your new home – we look forward to having you as a tenant while you rent your property through our Agency. We realise that moving can be a stressful time with so much to remember and organise. Please reach out to us if we can assist you. Click to download the Tenant Welcome […]

Circumstances can change and you may need to vacate your rental property earlier than your lease end date.  This is known as “breaking the lease”. There are a few conditions associated with breaking your lease. You will need to advise us in writing that you need to break your lease and submit a Form 13 […]

If your power points are not working but the lights are working, you may have a problem with a faulty appliance which has caused the safety switch to trip. What is a safety switch? A safety switch protects people from electric shock. A safety switch monitors the flow of electricity through a circuit and it […]

If you have received a water bill that is higher than normal or if you have noticed damp patches around your property, you could have a water leak and it should be investigated. The Urban Utilities has some helpful information on their website regarding identifying visible leaks and less obvious leaks and what to look […]

Is the hot water in your tap coming out cold? You may need to check your hot water system to see if there are any warning lights. Can you see a little flame on your hot water system? The pilot light is a little flame that stays lit in preparation for using the main burner. […]

If there is gas at the rental property, there are generally two cylinders. The two cylinders are connected by tubing to a valve known as a “changeover valve” which determines which gas bottle is in use. The changeover valve can be automatic or manual. This video created by Elgas may be helpful in learning how to […]

Buying | Projects | Rentals | Selling | Building Management. Property Done Differently | Not Your Typical Agent. Matthiew Hogg is an independent Property Management and Sales Agent who takes pride in “doing property differently” – please get in touch for your Thornlands property. Matthiew Hogg Property has extensive experience and offers a unique end-to-end service where […]

Matthiew Hogg is an independent Property Management and Sales Agent who takes pride in “doing property differently”. Matthiew Hogg Property has extensive experience and offers a unique end-to-end service where we can help you buy, renovate, rent and sell your property. We take the time to understand your property needs to help you achieve a […]

With our Property Management knowledge and experience, we are committed to keeping you in control of your investment. This is done by providing you with the information you need to maintain and improve your property, ultimately protecting and then increasing the value of your asset. We are a boutique agency that provides personal care and […]

Buying | Projects | Rentals | Selling | Building Management. Property Done Differently | Not Your Typical Agent. Matthiew Hogg is an independent Property Management and Sales Agent who takes pride in “doing property differently” – please get in touch for your Manly property. Matthiew Hogg Property has extensive experience and offers a unique end-to-end service where […]

Click here to report maintenance Please report any maintenance items in writing via the Tenant Portal or email us in order to ensure the property is well-maintained and in a liveable condition. We encourage you to include some photos of the maintenance items. There are two types of repairs that may be carried out at a rental […]

Severe weather can occur at any time with a peak in the storm season often from October to April each year in Queensland. The Brisbane City Council has detailed information on their website regarding keeping the community and properties safe during extreme weather conditions. Make sure you and your property are prepared. Make sure gutters and downpipes […]

The Offer Form allows you, the buyer, to submit a formal offer on the property for the vendor’s consideration. Should this offer be accepted by the vendor, a Sales Contract will be presented for signing to form a binding contract. Download Offer Form as PDF Offer Form Get in Touch with Matthiew Hogg Property Make […]

This FAQ outlines the process on how to apply for our rental properties. The RTA also has some helpful information on Choosing a Rental Property. Click Here to Apply Online Rental Application Process In order to give yourself the best chance of securing a rental property, make sure you provide all the rental application information and […]