Preparing your property and tenants for wild weather
October 29, 2019
We are lucky enough to have some of the best weather conditions in the world, and summertime is considered by many to be the best time of year. But from October through to the end of March, the risk of a natural disaster occurring is significantly higher than any other time of year, which is …more »
Busy times ahead for many businesses
October 29, 2019
Just in case you haven’t heard, Christmas is right around the corner. This means many different things to many different people, but one thing it means for many businesses is that it’s coming up to a very busy time of year. The lead up to end-of-year for many trade businesses means there is a high …more »
Welcome to my home
October 22, 2019
An open home, or an open-for-inspection (OFI), occurs when a property that is on the market is available to potential buyers at a nominated time and date. Visitors to the property can walk through and around the home. Visitors are asked to register their details and give comment so agents can provide market feedback to the property …more »
Holiday makers may be buyers
October 22, 2019
A survey by property portal, Juwai, reports that Australia is the top destination for 27 per cent of mainland Chinese tourists who are planning to buy an overseas property in 2020, clearly suggesting that Chinese buyers are increasingly becoming interested in Australia’s housing market again and that property shopping is part of their travel plans …more »
Taking your property’s upgrades outdoors
October 1, 2019
When it comes to renovating, a lot of time and focus is centred on the internals of a property, but a well-kept property outdoors is just as important. If you think about it, the driveway, front garden, and your property’s front façade held a strong impact on your own consideration when purchasing. This too is …more »
Property Managers are a constant through market tides
September 26, 2019
The ups and downs of the property market can change considerably over the years of owning an investment property. Seasoned investors will be familiar with the challenges faced through downturns, while appreciating the results of a positive market. Property ownership is one of the greatest personal wealth builders. Changing markets come with their own set …more »
Water use in rental properties
September 24, 2019
As the weather warms, we tend to gravitate to the outdoors. After a cool winter which saw overly dry conditions throughout the country (and little relaxation to this in sight), our lawns and gardens may not be looking as lush as we’d like. As a country, we’re dealing with one of the toughest droughts on …more »
Prepare to buy
September 19, 2019
Before going on a grocery shopping trip, many of us will go through a bit of a process or a series of preparatory steps. Check the pantry. Check the fridge. What’s the fruit and vege situation? Cleaning products? Research specials on offer. Review any recipes you might be thinking of using in the coming week. …more »