A Sale for Every Season
May 10, 2021
Does weather have an influence on potential buyers and sellers? Some say less people go out looking for properties in winter because the weather is colder and wetter, but do we really want to rely on predominantly UK suppositions when our seasonal climate is somewhat different? Is seasonality fact or fiction when it comes to …more »
When a Little Problem Turns Into a Big Problem
April 30, 2021
We are all guilty of turning a blind eye to a little problem that seems more an inconvenience than anything, but thankfully, when it comes to your rental, your property manager understands that taking care of those little problems can lead to better overall management and return for you. Every property will from time to …more »
Choosing the Right Tenancy Agreement
April 28, 2021
Gone are the days when your rental property’s tenant turnover was rapid and seemed to happen in the blink of an eye. More and more Aussie renters are choosing to stay put for longer. Could COVID have something to do with this? Perhaps, but the numbers of renters were increasing in the years prior to …more »
Don’t Forget Your Smoke Alarms
April 28, 2021
Please note, this article is intended to advise on current changes for Queensland rental properties. As a landlord, ensuring you are meeting your duty of care to your tenants is vital. Maintaining working smoke alarms in your property is part of your duty of care, and can not only decrease the likelihood of property damage …more »
Reduce Lingering Pet Odours
April 23, 2021
Selling your home can often mean selling a lifetime of memories. Even if you have only lived there a few years, many meaningful events will have taken place. Along with the good stuff, are there reminders you could do without when you open your house to potential buyers? When pets are part of the family, …more »
Buyers Plagued
April 15, 2021
Is fear of missing out in the property market is spreading like COVID-19 did this time last year? It was reported on 1st April 2021 that Australian property prices had surged at the fastest monthly pace in 32 years. And no, it wasn’t an April Fool’s Day gag. A lot of people are suggesting that …more »
Those in the Know
April 9, 2021
As was expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate at 0.1 of a percentage point in April. You no doubt recall that the RBA decided to cut the rate to a record low in November 2020. Lower interest rates than ever before have sparked a price war between the Big Four banks. …more »
I Wish or I Want
April 1, 2021
Things once considered luxuries are now becoming regarded as necessities as the home has become more the centre of our universe after our experiences through the pandemic. We now are more likely to want features that make living and working from home exciting and comfortable. Our home has expanded to become our office, our gym …more »