There’s no shortage of headlines trying to scare landlords in 2025 — rent freezes, rising interest rates, tenants taking over the world. But most of it? Noise.
The real risks aren’t the ones making the news. They’re the ones slipping under the radar and quietly eating away at your return.
At #1 Property Centre, we manage properties across Dalby, Chinchilla, Toowoomba, Blackbutt and more — and we see what’s really going on in the market. Here’s what landlords should actually be worried about this year, and how to stay ahead of the game.
1. Holding Onto Underperforming Tenants
Not all tenants are worth keeping. If they’re not paying on time, constantly damaging the place, or giving you grief — it’s time to move on.
Landlords who hang on to bad tenants just to avoid vacancy are usually worse off in the long run. You might be “saving” a week or two of lost rent, but it’ll cost you in arrears, stress, or QCAT action later.
2. Charging Old Rent in a Changing Market
The market isn’t crashing — it’s shifting. Some areas have plateaued, others are still climbing, but across regional QLD, demand is holding steady.
If you haven’t reviewed your rent in the last 6–12 months, you’re probably under. And that’s costing you more than a professional property manager ever would.
3. Delaying Maintenance (Until It Gets Expensive)
Putting off repairs doesn’t save money — it creates bigger bills later.
That “small” leak, dodgy switch, or broken hinge? All of it can become a major issue fast, especially if tenants stop reporting problems because they know it won’t be fixed.
Tenants have rights, and in 2025, more of them know how to use them. Stay on top of repairs before they become disputes.
4. Falling Out of Compliance
Legislation isn’t slowing down — it’s getting stricter.
Smoke alarms, water efficiency, notice periods, lease terms, entry rules… it’s all tightening, and it’s on you to make sure your property is compliant. If it’s not, fines and QCAT orders will follow — and ignorance isn’t a defence.
We’ve seen landlords caught out over things that could’ve been fixed with one phone call.
5. Sticking With a Slack Property Manager
If your agent isn’t raising rent, doing inspections, or communicating with you properly — what exactly are you paying them for?
Too many landlords stay put with agencies that stopped caring years ago. If you haven’t had a proper rent review, seen an inspection report, or heard anything about your property lately — it might be time to switch.
6. Short-Term Thinking
Panicking over every news headline doesn’t make you a better investor.
Smart landlords are thinking about long-term returns, smart lease renewals, better tenants, and keeping their properties in good condition — not jumping every time the market shifts.
2025 is about being strategic, not reactive.
Final Word: Get Focused
Forget the hype. Forget the fear.
If your property is under-rented, poorly managed, or slipping behind on compliance — that’s what you should be worried about.
The good news? We can fix that.
Contact #1 Property Centre and we’ll show you exactly where your investment stands — and how to get it performing better this year.