It never ceases to amaze how many people present their home for sale with a grimy bathroom that looks dated, and then wonder why they are having trouble selling.
A bathroom that doesn’t look clean immediately puts potential buyers off. Use some clever, easy ideas to update your bathroom, and you will reap the rewards. Continue reading Sold on bathrooms
In a widely expected move, the Reserve Bank has opted to keep interest rates on hold at 3.5 per cent today.
The decision comes as inflation remains reasonably steady and after the property market has shown tentative positive signs heading into spring. Continue reading Interest rates hold steady at 3.5 per cent
Landlords and tenants don’t really have much to dispute. Not getting the toilet fixed for 6 weeks is not a dispute. You are just a bad landlord. Taking a tenant to the tribunal because they have punched holes in all your walls is not a dispute. They have broken the terms of the lease and must leave. No dispute.
If you use a real estate agent to manage your property, you also have a contract with them. In NSW, they must adhere to rules that state: “An agent managing a rental property must promptly respond to and, subject to the principal’s instructions, attend to all requests by a tenant for maintenance of, or repairs to, the property.” If they haven’t done this, your dispute might be with them rather than the tenant. Continue reading Negotiating Residential Tenancy Disputes
You might think building faults are confined to structures like that condemned old hovel at the end of the road that’s about to fall down. If so, you might want to think again. Continue reading How to spot a property lemon
Offering to be a guarantor can be a great way for parents to help their children into the property market sooner, but first there a few potential catches to be considered. Continue reading Lending a family hand
Buying at auction can be a fast and effective means of securing your dream property but buyer beware, it is not without risks.
With substantial sums of money at stake and emotions running high, property auctions can be adrenalin-charged affairs.
A good auctioneer will create a sense drama to proceedings to ensure that punters are primed and the bidding runs hot – so you’ll need to be on the ball. Continue reading Auction Strategies- Bid with confidence
Forgetting to factor in the added costs of buying a property can be one of the biggest mistakes investors can make.
Following these tips will help ensure you avoid any nasty surprises. Continue reading Buying a property – the hidden extras
The kitchen is the one room that can make or break a sale. It is usually the most expensive room in any house, so, if you are selling your home, prospective buyers don’t want to see a kitchen that needs a total upgrade. This doesn’t necessarily mean a total re-fit; there are some small things you can do to make your kitchen immediately more appealing to buyers. Continue reading Preparing Your House For Sale – The Room That Sells
For many people, renting property is their first real estate experience after moving from home, the first step along the road to acquiring property. Renting gives you the time you need to save the deposit for your first home and to get a feel of where you want to live. It is also an ideal time to build a relationship with your local agent regarding help in buying and financing your first property. Continue reading Tips for Renting Property
In 2 words?
Bigger and better, that’s how Aussies like their kitchens and bathrooms.
Just to give you an idea of what people are prepared to spend on their kitchens and bathrooms, here is a quote from the HIA report: they predict that the amount spent on renovations and installations of kitchens and bathrooms will hit a record $12 billion by 2012. Continue reading How Aussies like their kitchens and bathrooms