The most romantic day of the year is looming on the horizon, but sadly, not all of us have the bankroll to whisk our valentine off to a a five-star luxury resort in Tahiti. But before you book that sorrowful Sweetheart Package at a local motel, why not consider a classier, cheaper and trendier alternative? Continue reading Home Swap: Exchange More Than Affection on Valentine’s Day
Hidden roof leaks for home buyers
With all the rainy weather we’ve been having, you may be put off from doing your usual house-hunting; however adverse weather is exactly the right time you should be inspecting. The best light isn’t always good when you’re buying real estate. No matter how deep you’ve fallen in love with a house or apartment, you will want to know its flaws and damages; and, just like bad weather brings out the worst in people, bad weather can do the same for real estate. Continue reading Hidden roof leaks for home buyers
Tips for young Australian investors
Young Australians do find it harder than their parents to enter the property market.
To ease the pressure of the housing affordability crisis ironically a property investment partnership with family or friends can be an affordable market entry strategy that is mutually beneficial for the majority of Australians. Market entry can be achieved either via first home ownership with the accompanying grant or via an investment property.
Here’s a seven step strategy for first time property investors… Continue reading Tips for young Australian investors
Bushfire prevention when the mercury climbs
It’s really hot out there this summer, and many homes and lives are at risk from fires.
Here’s some advice and resources to help you stay safe. Continue reading Bushfire prevention when the mercury climbs
Bucket list for 2013 in real estate
by Andrew Winter, News Limited
I HAVE compiled my wish list for 2013 rather than resolutions.
How happy Real Estate would be if they could be fulfilled! Continue reading Bucket list for 2013 in real estate
Debt vs Savings – Get the Best of Both Worlds in 2013
While getting out of debt and saving money remains as one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, unfortunately it does not always work out the way people intended it to. However, with a bit of clever planning and preparation, you can easily keep your finances at a healthy state this coming year. Continue reading Debt vs Savings – Get the Best of Both Worlds in 2013
Christmas – a bad time to have a vacant property
There are a number of steps that a property manager and landlord can take to minimise the risk of a property falling vacant leading up to and after Christmas / New Year. Most prospective tenants are away holidaying and spending time with family over the festive period and as a result vacancy can be a real problem. Not to mention that businesses take some sort of break and run skeleton staff numbers during this time as well. Continue reading Christmas – a bad time to have a vacant property
How to protect yourself from rental scams
The convenience of online rental listing puts options at your fingertips, but there’s some important things to watch out for.
Anywhere there are listings and reviews online, there’s usually scams. Unfortunately, some people are quick to take advantage of services that connect people to things they need. Continue reading How to protect yourself from rental scams
9 simple ways to keep your home safe on vacation
Murphy’s Law for Travellers: If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong while you’re on vacation.
Combine this the fact that the rate of break-ins soar at Christmas time, and you really do need to take all possible precautions to make sure that Santa is the only one sneaking under the Christmas tree this year. Coming home and discovering, not only your possessions gone, but all the presents under the tree as well, can be downright devastating.
But it’s not just limited to break-ins. Basic preventative measures (which take only minutes to complete) can work wonders to help you avoid power surges, broken pipes, home invasions and more. Continue reading 9 simple ways to keep your home safe on vacation
Christmas Lights Safety Tips
A house lit up with Christmas lights is a beautiful sight to behold. But stringing lights across your roof and around your home can be a real safety hazard if you’re not careful. So before you flip the switch to dazzle friends and family with your spectacular light show, take a few moments to run through a quick safety checklist. Continue reading Christmas Lights Safety Tips