The importance of curb appeal
September 26, 2024
With the variety of property on the market is considerable. The type of property – stand alone dwelling, unit, townhouse or duplex, even tiny home – will vary from place to place, with some areas tending to have a monopoly of one type, depending on the development and growth of an area. One thing they …more »
Tuning out the noise and keeping focussed on your investment
September 26, 2024
There’s a spotlight on the rental market, but to be fair it’s been there for some time. Changes in regulations, interest rate adjustments, vacancy rates, cost-of-living crisis, all amongst the everyday obligations of being a landlord such as maintenance/repairs, tenancy changes and the like… It can be hard to cut through the noise of it …more »
Keeping unwanted house guests away
September 25, 2024
The knee-jerk reaction one might feel when seeing a spider, or cockroach, or any unwanted creepy crawly spotted out the corner of the eye, is mostly universal – that is unwanted! Pests in a property can be a contentious topic and while preventative steps can be taken to best avoid them, at times they may …more »
Migratory shift in the making
September 13, 2024
Did ‘life imitate art’ or were we already talking about Australians making ‘sea-changes’ before that lawyer lady on our tv moved from the city to a small coastal town? (Who can forget Diver Dan?) The Australian TV show SeaChange, aired from 1998 to 2000 and certainly around then began the trend of people moving from …more »
A greener landlord’s perspective
August 30, 2024
Modern landlords are mindful when considering the balance between affordability, anticipated growth, financial comfort and impact that owning a rental property has on the greater community. Our generation’s impact on the environment is well documented, and choices affecting both the long-term health of our climate and the cost benefits associated with making properties more efficient is …more »
An appealing refresh may be on the cards
August 30, 2024
It’s not unusual to get a time-for-a-change feeling from time to time. Coming into spring, especially, that feeling of clearing out the old to make way for the new seems to be easy to catch. Chances are your own home is your first consideration, but why not think whether your investment property might benefit from …more »