PLANTS AND PRODUCE FOR YOUR APARTMENT
December 7, 2022
Green-thumbs do live in apartments so it’s fortunate that there are plants that will thrive on balconies. Look for these at your local nursery. Agapanthus is an Australian favourite, are tough and withstand hot summers, and they are quite at home in pots on balconies. They prefer cramped root conditions (so smaller pot to start …more »
BATHROOM TRENDS
December 7, 2022
What do you want out of a bathroom? Let me guess. You would like something a little more than just a place to wash and dry. You are not alone. Despite being probably the smallest room in the house, they are getting larger and making a statement. The bathroom, the ensuite the powder room … …more »
RETRO REGRETS? NEVER!
December 7, 2022
One of the popular interior design trends for 2022 has been decorating with the revival of the ages – mainly the colourful 60s, and funky 70s but even a touch of the 90s home design. Welcome to the retro home design style. It’s a trendy nostalgic revival bringing strong design elements that stand out – a …more »
MOVING IN ON THE APARTMENT SCENE
December 7, 2022
Confidence exists among those who understand property cycles that units and apartments will come into renewed favour through both affordability and location. Investors have traditionally dominated the apartment market, but over the last few years it has been the owner occupiers, including first home buyers and downsizers. The opening of domestic and international borders will likely …more »
Sneak a look into 2023
December 6, 2022
Come the end of December, another Christmas will have passed and we’ll be looking expectantly into the New Year – and hoping for the miracle of second sight about the property market. And this happens every year. What can we expect over the Christmas period? Contrary to what some may suggest, people do buy – …more »
Let’s talk pools
December 5, 2022
If your property boasts a pool on its premises, it’s likely to be an appealing feature for tenants in their property search. Not only are they thoroughly enjoyed throughout our warm summers, but they’re likely proving a valuable addition to your property when it comes to your return. Provided they are built correctly and maintained …more »
ACT landlords asked to smarten up their act
December 5, 2022
ACT landlords and their rental investment properties will be required to meet a minimum energy efficiency standard from April 2023 according to new regulations introduced by the ACT Government. This means that rental providers will have nine months to meet this new standard after a new lease has been signed. Come 1st of December 2026, the …more »
Time is precious
December 2, 2022
Our time is precious. What we choose to do with it, how we choose to live and enjoy it very much rests with our own individual preferences. As a landlord and as a property manager, our time is also precious but so too is that of our tenants. When it comes to responding to …more »