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 »
Just how important is good photography?
September 17, 2019
When a property is marketed for sale, the prospective buyers are going to see it in one of two ways – in photos (and video) or in person. There are costs involved in selling a property. These can include an agent’s fee, an auctioneer’s fee, marketing costs, home staging, conveyancing and solicitor’s fees, and even …more »
Marketing your home to the world
September 16, 2019
People worldwide buy and sell property. Can you be certain the first or the next home you buy will be in the city or town you currently live in, the same state, or even the same country? As a seller, can you predict where your best buyer may come from? Will it be your neighbour …more »
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 »