1 min read CBD vacancies sky high: SQM CBD properties in Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane are becoming increasingly difficult to rent out, a leading property... READ NOW
2 min read Why 54pc of property investors will fail The importance of spending time creating a budget is lost on some investors, but it can be the difference between... READ NOW
2 min read Mistakes when negotiating property prices Buyers want to get the best price they can when purchasing a property. This often means that you may have to negotiate... READ NOW
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6 min read Recouping returns from a reno Drawing on our recent experience renovating a property in Mount Druitt in New South Wales, it is clear just how big the... READ NOW
2 min read Tenant Responsibility:Managing the garden and pool maitenance in your rental property There are some steps landlords can take to minimise the chance of a dispute with their tenants over external... READ NOW
3 min read 5 ways to avoid blowing your renovation budget Budget blowouts are common in renovating but costing the job can be time-consuming and newbies may be tempted to resort... READ NOW
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1 min read Investors ask: fully furnished investments Q. I’m thinking of furnishing my one-bedroom apartment in Sydney’s inner west and my three-bedroom house in the... READ NOW
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2 min read Property investors warned about swimming pools when buying a home During the summer months, properties with swimming pools prove very attractive for home buyers. However, investors need... READ NOW
1 min read Vacancies rise in Queensland The vacancy rate climbed across Queensland in the last quarter, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland... READ NOW
4 min read The 30 Minute Reno: 7 renovations that don't add value When you make improvements to your property you want to make sure they are worthwhile. You need to make sure that... READ NOW
2 min read Renovating just got easier in NSW Council red tape is one of the biggest banes for renovators, so it’s welcome news that the NSW government is relaxing... READ NOW
1 min read Vacancy rates climb in mining towns Two-thirds of mining towns have recorded a rise in vacancy rates year-on-year, according to new research. READ NOW
1 min read Unit owners and tenants warned about Australia Day festivities Investors have been cautioned that bodies corporate will be cracking down on tenants breaking by-laws over the... READ NOW
3 min read Location, location, location: Is this really the golden rule of property? Location is important to all property buyers, but what else do you need to consider when buying property? READ NOW
1 min read National property clock points to boom in Brisbane in 2014 While Brisbane has been an underperforming property market for several years, there is every indication that property... READ NOW
5 min read The 30 Minute Reno: How to reduce property renovation costs Maitenance, repairs and renovations are part and parcel of having a property portfolio, but these activities need not... READ NOW
5 min read Waiting for the right time While you might be tempted to deviate from your plan with some ‘plum purchases’, you need to keep focused and stay... READ NOW