Landlords Urged To Consider Pets To Stop Unnecessary Euthanasia
As one of the very few real estate network’s in the country to include a pet-friendly rental search option on their website, First National Real Estate recognises, at 62%*, Australia has one of the highest household rates of pet ownership in the world – and it is anticipated more than 1.1* million Australian households plan to get a pet within the next 12 months.
According to First National Real Estate’s Chief Executive, Ray Ellis some of the best rental tenants are those with animals because they are committed to staying in a property longer, which reduces overall wear and tear and increases a landlord’s annual yield, and Australian research suggests landlords may be able to achieve between 7 and 14 per cent more rent to secure the tenancy.