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Vacate Pack – Helpful tips for a Speedy Bond Release
Moving out of a rental property is a busy time. While you are preparing to move elsewhere, there may be new tenants preparing to move into the property that you are leaving. Our Vacate Pack has been designed to assist our tenants so that the transition is as smooth as possible, and to have their bond refunded as quickly as...
Golden Rules of Successful Property Investment
The financial security that flows from owning residential investments is well documented. Not so well known are the reasons why some experienced investors ( landlords) have been more successful at managing their investments to produce optimum yield & maximum capital appreciation. 1. Keep vacancies, arrears and repairs to a...
Water Efficiency Measures
For a landlord to be able to pass on water usage charges to the tenant, the residential property must be separately metered, meet the water efficiency measures, and the charges must not exceed the amount payable by the landlord (according to the water supplier’s bill or other evidence). The new laws include additional water...
Everyday Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the ability to bring ourselves back to the present. Our minds always tend to carry us away from our present experience into the past or the future, but mindfulness reminds us to simply be, to simply live, right here and right now. 1. Waking up When you open your eyes, before jumping straight out of bed, take the time to slowly...
Melanie Murace in Top Tips
11 Entertaining Things to Do When You're Stuck at Home
For some, the thought of spending week after week indoors is a terror. For others, it’s a gift. Between commuting to work, being present at work, and hanging out with friends after work, it can be hard to find the time to do just about anything else. Sure, we can make time for eating, sleeping, and (maybe) working out. But when it...
Melanie Murace in Top Tips
Renovation planning guide: 9 steps to follow before you start
Whether you're planning on renovating for profit, or are aiming to transform your house into the family home of your dreams, renovating any abode is a monumental task. To help make the process easier, we've pulled together the ultimate renovation planning guide to start you off on the right foot. Renovating your home, no matter how...
Matt Morley in Top Tips
New smoke alarm obligations for landlords from 23 March 2020
All NSW landlords will need to ensure that smoke alarms installed in the rented property are in working order. A penalty will apply for landlords who fail to comply. The details on when a landlord must repair or replace a battery-operated or hardwired smoke alarm, and when a tenant may repair or replace a smoke alarm, is in the new...
Five ways to prepare your lawn for autumn
As autumn approaches, it's a great time to think about rejuvenating your lawn after the long, dry, hot summer. Summer cricket matches, the drought and water restrictions, plus general wear and tear can also wreak havoc on your lawn. 1. Feed your lawn Feeding your lawn now helps with both summer recovery and winter...
Matt Morley in Top Tips
Popular kitchen benchtop materials
When it comes to your making a kitchen benchtop material comparison, you need to do the research first. It’s one of the most hard-working surfaces in your home. Here’s help to choose your material wisely and get the best kitchen benchtop material for your needs. No longer shut away behind closed doors, modern kitchens in...
Matt Morley in Top Tips
4 home selling myths you shouldn't believe
If you are busy preparing your house for sale you will no doubt be given advice by well meaning friends, colleagues or family. And while some of this is informed and good intentioned, you'll be surprised how many common myths and misconceptions do the rounds about selling a property. Myth 1 - Go high on price The...
Matt Morley in Top Tips
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