Buying and selling a tenanted property
August 29, 2019
There are always two sides when it comes to property changing hands. If you are buying, someone else is selling. The process of buying and selling property can be an unnecessarily stressful and sometime tedious process. Add to that a rental agreement and tenants and it can make the business a little more challenging. Thankfully …more »
What to do if you see your investment property listed as a holiday home
August 28, 2019
What would be your initial reaction if you came across your investment property being marketed as a holiday home or weekend getaway by your tenant… without your knowledge? While this is not an ideal scenario, and thankfully not commonplace, some landlords have found themselves in this situation. Chances are you’d initially be confused and grow …more »
Looking at the next investment
August 23, 2019
It should be an exciting time when you are looking to buy your first investment property or if you are shopping around to increase your investment portfolio. Not only are you moving forward with your own personal financial goals, but you are out in the market seeing what types of property are available. There …more »
Do-It-Yourself or Do-It-Right
August 15, 2019
Who doesn’t love the myriad of home improvement shows on television these days? Flipping, flopping, re-inventing – they make it all look so easy! They can completely transform a space while you sit back on the couch and relax for half an hour. Of course, as viewers we’re not so naïve to think …more »
Helpful tips on apartment purchases
August 14, 2019
Before signing any contract to buy property comes research and due diligence. Whether it’s a house or an apartment, the buyer wants to be as bet informed as they can be. With apartment building defects in the news of late, the following may prove helpful as a guide to buyer research. Do some research on …more »
Your lavish lifestyle will go further in Bundaberg
August 13, 2019
There was a great post by Michael Matustik last week, which I shared on LinkedIn, As a result I’ve received numerous phone calls and messages inspiring me to delve a bit further into the topic and what the ‘lavish lifestyle’ might cost you in borrowing capacity. Let’s first start with some of Matustik’s insights. He …more »
Leading agent asked to share his wisdom with peers
August 13, 2019
Henry Wong is the #1 Asian agent for RE/MAX in the whole of Australia. The Brisbane sales associate was network trainer, mentor and RE/MAX Auction Service broker owner Dene Tucker’s invited speaker at ‘Building the ultimate business’, a full-day training program held recently at RE/MAX Australia’s corporate office in Milton. Mr Wong spoke for an hour …more »
Multi-generational renters
June 21, 2019
Adult kids who have come back for a ‘short while’. Baby Boomer parents who are at an age where they may need some in-home support. With three generations in one house, could your own home handle the extra people? If this is a situation that sounds familiar to you as a home owner, chances …more »