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Are Coastal and Hamptons Home Styles the Same? If Not, What Are the Differences?

The answer to the very common question, “Are Coastal and Hamptons home styles the same?” is, “No, they are not the same.” There are some very distinct differences between these two home style trends. And while there are differences, both these trends have seen a massive uptake in Australian design, incorporating both...

Posted on Friday 30th October 2020 by
Melanie Murace
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8 Steps To Getting Started In Property Investment

  To help you begin your journey of property investment, here are eight steps to starting a property portfolio on a solid ground, without losing your mind: Check your finances - This can be as simple as listing all your assets, including incomes and work out your expenses. This will give you an idea of how much cash you...

Posted on Thursday 29th October 2020 in Top Tips
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Overlooked Maintenance On Investment Proprties

  Whilst maintenance on investment properties usually centres on immediate matters such as leaking taps and toilets repairs, to the oven and hot water system, we have found there are many hidden repairs that investors should be aware of and budget for. In homes, villas and townhouses the maintenance of gutters and down pipes is always...

Posted on Thursday 29th October 2020 in Top Tips
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5 Tenant Red Flags

  Selecting the right tenant for your investment property can be tough, especially when you want to get someone in there and paying rent straight away - but make sure you look out for these warning signs. Many people make the mistake of not paying attention to the quality of the tenant – as long as they have rented the property...

Posted on Thursday 29th October 2020 in Top Tips
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Property search fatigue? 5 tips to get back on track

If you’ve been searching for months and aren’t any closer to finding your dream home, you may succumb to something called ‘property search fatigue’.  Finding a property that ticks all your boxes is near impossible – something has to give. However, it might not be what you’d expect. If you’ve...

Posted on Monday 19th October 2020 by
Melanie Murace
in Landlords Monthly Update
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How to keep your bathroom renovation under $10,000

With the average bathroom renovation ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, depending on the space and choices in fixtures and finishes, costs can blow out of control. We spoke to an expert to learn how to keep a bathroom renovation under $10,000 without compromising on a quality result. Keeping to a renovation budget is all about planning...

Posted on Monday 12th October 2020 by
Melanie Murace
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