Much more than just a door
November 27, 2017
How do you feel about your front door? How do you think others see it? The front door is easily one of the first things that people notice about a home. A front door should be welcoming, and draw you into the home. It can express your personality, just like your landscaping. Your front door …more »
A race to the future
November 24, 2017
If you have a home loan, chances are you take an interest in the first Tuesday of each month. That’s each month, not just November. It is unlikely a Melbourne Cup win will be enough to pay off your mortgage! It’s the day the RBA announces its decision on the interest rate, which in turn influences …more »
Keeping your investment safe this holiday period
November 22, 2017
For many of us, the coming holiday season brings the joy of decorating our homes to celebrate and share. This is a pleasure that extends to tenants too remember. Listen up everyone; whether a landlord, homeowner, property manager or tenant, here are a few suggestions relating to festive season safety to keep in mind but also …more »
Is your pool safety up to standard this summer?
November 21, 2017
For many home owners and tenants, pools are a desirable feature in a property, and for some the ultimate luxury, particularly in a long hot summer. Having a pool may attract a larger pool of tenants, especially families, and may have the potential to increase the rental return from your investment. It is vital, however, …more »
Eight seconds to make an impression
November 15, 2017
Depending where you read it, somewhere around 88 per cent, and anything up to 95 per cent, of prospective buyers go online to search, which means images of your property are their first point of contact. Creating the right perception of your property, making it the best on offer they see, is crucial to the …more »
Ask the Questions
November 7, 2017
Go ahead and ask We hear a lot about first time buyers, but what about first time sellers? Once the decision to sell has been made, property owners may feel daunted by the next task – choosing an agent. There are plenty of research methods, with one of the best being to talk with neighbours, …more »
Choosing the right gift
November 2, 2017
Choosing the right gift Real estate agents are amongst many professional who like to thank their customers by giving gifts, in this case it is usually thanking sellers for the listing or celebrating the sale, or a house-warming gift for buyers. Pat Hiban, the author of the NYT bestselling book, 6 steps to 7 figures: A …more »
House or Apartment? The first home owners debate.
November 1, 2017
While blogger, Jennifer K, didn’t buy an apartment as her first home, the apartment-lifestyle has its attractions. When I was younger – I’m talking well before I ever considered buying my first home – I loved the idea of living in an apartment right in the middle of the city, with everything at your …more »