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Changes to Rental Laws in NSW
Rent increase caps, no ground termination, prescribed grounds, new pet reforms. On 15 October 2024, the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2024 (RTA Bill) was introduced into Parliament. On 24 October 2024, the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2024 (RTA Bill) was passed by both houses of the NSW Parliament. The Bill is currently...
Hate cleaning? Design tips that will make your bathroom a dream to maintain
Whether you're building a new home or knocking down your old one, you have a priceless opportunity to design your bathroom in a way that not only looks beautiful, but ensures future cleaning and maintenance is effortless. Bathrooms are some of the hardest working areas in the home, yet when designing a dream bathroom, it's easy to focus...
Melanie Murace in Top Tips
Burning questions about solar energy answered
If you've been scratching your head, unsure about certain aspects of solar power, you're not alone. 1. Do my solar panels produce power when the sun isn't shining? It’s not all about direct sunlight hitting the panels. Solar panels produce power based on UV light, so even during a cloudy day panels can still produce...
How much does it cost to move home?
Moving home can be both exciting and stressful at the same time. On the one hand, setting up and personalising a new home can be very rewarding, whether it's your first home or your forever home. On the other hand, packing, transporting, unpacking and organising all your items in a new space can be exhausting, and the costs of moving can...
Melanie Murace in Top Tips
Why the RBA Should Continue to Hold the Cash Rate
As the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) approaches its August meeting, several critical economic data releases will shape its decision on whether to hold or alter the cash rate. On July 18th, monthly unemployment data will be released, followed by quarterly inflation data on July 31st. These data points will provide insights into the health of the...
Melanie Murace in Latest News
Is your Investment Property In Safe Hands?
Is your Investment Property In Safe Hands? We believe it deserves to be. Maximising Your Investment Property Income! Investing in real estate is a great investment which virtually ensures profit through capital growth and of course the tax advantages associated with owning an investment property. There are many ways in which an...
RBA Expected to Hold Cash Rate: What It Means for the Northern Beaches Real Estate Market
As we approach the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision on June 18th, 2024, all eyes are on the cash rate. Current indications suggest the RBA is likely to hold the cash rate steady. But why is this significant, and what does it mean for those of us on the Northern Beaches? Let's dive into the factors influencing this decision and...
Melanie Murace in Landlords Monthly Update
Keeping Your Home Safe: A Guide to Smoke Alarms
As the seasons change and daylight savings time comes to an end, it's essential to prioritise the safety of our homes. One critical aspect of home safety that often goes overlooked is the functionality of our smoke alarms. These small devices can make a huge difference in protecting our loved ones and property in the event of a fire. In this...
Why use a Professional Property Manager
Many property investors choose to manage their property themselves and some are quite successful. However, with the time that is involved in collecting rents, managing arrears, arranging repairs, ensuring that the rest is at market level, finding the best tenants (together with checking references), most owners have discovered that their time...
Head above Water - 24 Hour Swimathon
Next month, the Head Above Water 24-Hour Swimathon returns to Collaroy Rockpool for the sixth year, after raising over $650,000 from 2019 to 2023 for mental fitness and suicide prevention programs across the Northern Beaches and throughout Australia. Head Above Water was founded by Collaroy Plateau local Andrew ‘Wardy’ Ward and a...
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