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The Rental Value of My Investment Property

What is the Rental Value of My Investment Property?(2 Minute Read)4 Key Concepts when Renting Your Investment PropertyUnderstanding your investment property means knowing the worth of your property&#…

What Is A Condition Report And Why Should You Take It Seriously?

A Property Condition Report (PCR) is prepared to assess the property's general condition and repair needs. Every rental agreement must include a condition report, which the landlord must complet…

Top Tips For Buying A House At Auction

Buying a house at auction is exciting, but it's easy to go over budget. Unlike private sales, which can take days to complete, buyers and sellers have no time to negotiate over price during auct…

Rental Property Repair Guide for Tenants and Landlords

Rental repair requests are typically not anticipated and can be urgent. Therefore, it is crucial that as the landlord, you have protocols in place to help you handle them. There is a lot to keep in m…

Finding The Best Real Estate Agent To Sell Your Home

When selling your home, you want to maximise your return on investment and find the best buyer possible. However, you may not want to handle all of the marketing, inspections, negotiations, and closi…

7 Things to Look for When Selecting a Property Manager

7 Things to Look for When Selecting a Property Manager(3 Minute Read)Are Property Managers Necessary?Are property managers necessary? Real estate investment looms as a prominent source in the world&#…

What’s An Easement On Property? What You Need To Know

Prior to signing the purchase agreement for a new property, it is typical for buyers to discover an easement on the title abstract that they were not aware of. An easement on property allows someone …

Will a cash rate hike result in higher property prices?

From the Desk of the Chief EconomistSpeculation of whether the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will increase the cash rate has been rife since the very first-time inflation hit outside the healthy 2-…

What Does A Property Manager Do and What Do They Charge?

Now that you own a property and have tenants living in it, have you given any consideration to the day-to-day responsibilities of property management? Did you know that more than half of real estate …

Buying An Apartment Or A House - What To Weigh Up?

Are you on the fence about buying an apartment or a house? This is a dilemma first-time homebuyers encounter regularly. Typically, location and affordability drive the decision between these two type…