Sharon Fox-Slater
AUTHOR | No. of articles: 32
Sharon Fox-Slater is the Managing Director of EBM RentCover, which protects more than 150,000 rental properties across Australia. She commenced a role with EBM back in 1993 and was part of the core team that helped launch one of Australia’s first landlord insurance policies into the market. She was also the first woman in Australia to complete the Advanced Diploma in Insurance Broking, and is well equipped to educate property investors and property professionals about the value of aligning with a specialist landlord insurance provider.
Raindrops keep falling on tenants’ heads
As heavy winter rains set in across much of the country, some landlords will find out the hard way that roof maintenance needs to be a priority.
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Wed, 25 Jul 2018
Renting your property short-term this winter? Make sure you have the right insurance
As the winter chill sets in, many landlords are offering their rentals on the short-term accommodation market. If you are one of them, it’s important you check that you ...
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Mon, 02 Jul 2018
Injury, damage and rectification bills – Why you shouldn’t DIY
Aussies love a bit of DIY, but when it comes to investment properties it’s wise to leave it to the professionals — especially if you are fond of your extremities and keen ...
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Thu, 24 May 2018
‘There’s no place like home’: Making security a necessity, not a luxury
Few would disagree that home is where you should feel safe and protected, and that everyone should enjoy a sense of security regardless of whether they own the home or ...
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Fri, 27 Apr 2018
Weather woes – do you know your obligations if your rental is damaged?
Investment properties are not immune to natural disasters, which impact tenants, landlords and property managers alike. If your rental is damaged by a disaster, it’s ...
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Thu, 29 Mar 2018
Is the private data you hold about your tenants secure?
The new Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme has already taken effect across Australia. Sharon Fox-Slater shares what investors need to know in order to keep the data of ...
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Fri, 23 Feb 2018
Horses for courses – the right landlord cover for short-term rentals
With the weather heating up, so is the lure of renting out a home for short-term stays. But many landlords will neglect to ensure they have the right insurance.
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Tue, 16 Jan 2018
Disaster season: Is your investment property prepared?
Summertime in Australia… beaches, barbies, budgie smugglers… and bushfires. While the postcard images are idyllic (or a little scary when it comes to the togs), the ...
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017
Doggone it: Stats show going ‘pet friendly’ is not so fraught
Australians have one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, yet not many rental properties accept pets. So, the debate continues about whether or not it is a ...
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Thu, 19 Oct 2017
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