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A guide to renting your first home
Changing Address – ensure that you let financial organisations & other important bodies know of your change of address. Keys – generally they will be provided on the day that the Tenancy Agreement commences (only when all monies & bond has been received) access to the property prior to move in or to drop off items is not...
Rental Property Cleaning Standards
When it comes to a property being presented to a new tenant, or a tenant vacating a property it is a legislative requirement the property be ‘reasonably clean’. So, what is ‘reasonable’? This term is hard to define but can be seen as what a reasonable person would agree as being generally clean. We...
How to Prepare for an Open House Inspection
In order to prepare your property for inspection success, follow this easy check list packed with these simple tips to ensure you put your home’s best foot forward. 1. Ensure your space is clean and tidy - You’ll be surprised by how much better your house looks after a thorough clean. Picture: GettyYes, it’s Captain...
5 DIY Projects To Elevate Your Outdoor Area
Want to create the ultimate outdoor area for fun in the sun? 1. Install A Fire Pit - If you’re permitted to have an outdoor fire at your home, a fire pit isn’t a complicated DIY project and can bring a whole new level of fun to your backyard entertaining. We followed expert renovator and former winner of The...
5 Questions you should ask before buying a heating and cooling system
Whether you’re replacing your current heating and cooling system, or purchasing one for the first time, there are a few things you need to be asking. 1. How big is my home? Before purchasing a year-round heating and cooling system, you need to consider the size, space and layout of your residence to determine the type of system...
How to avoid landlord insurance pitfalls
Landlord insurance is vital for every property investor. Just like building insurance covers you for the unexpected, landlord insurance also covers you against unexpected loss like rent default and malicious damage. However not every landlord insurance policy available performs the same way and in fact there can be several pitfalls you need to...
7 Tips For Downsizing In Style
Downsizing is an important milestone. 1. Minimise Maintenance Life after downsizing is meant to be relaxed. Cutting down on maintenance-intensive activities is one of the most important factors, says Jodie Prosser, Cedar Woods Retirement Specialist. "People want to enjoy their weekends, not be cleaning out gutters or maintaining a...
How to do a health check on your home
Tips on how to inspect your house or apartment and keep on top of any maintenance issues. 1. Keep your home in top shape - Inspect your house or apartment regularly and keep on top of any maintenance issues. When jobs around the home are neglected, problems are likely to grow. Clean filters regularly, make sure heaters are...
15 Tips For A Well Designed Outdoor Space
The Blocks 15 Tips for a well-designed outdoor space: 1. Allocate the funds for your outdoor area Outdoor areas are often the last thing we think about when renovating - often there’s no money left in the kitty to make it look sensational. But we can’t stress this enough - allocating enough in your initial budget to cover...
Three Things You Should Get Sorted When Your Moving Into A New Home
Whether you're a tenant or a homeowner, there are plenty of things to tick off when moving in. 1. Insurance - For renters and owners alike, you’ll want to protect your home against the kind of damage that can be caused by extreme weather events, accidents or vandalism. The great news is you can get immediate cover over the...
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