Just when we thought that everything was getting closer to returning to normal, the nation was hit with a second COVID wave resulting in border closures and an entire State being shut down for a second time. Whether we agree or disagree with the decisions that are being made on our behalf, we have entered
Home-Selling Checklist: Getting ready to sell your home? Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work! Selling a home, after all, entails a whole lot more than just planting a “For Sale” sign on your front lawn or uploading a few random photos of your place—especially if you are hoping to achieve a premium price. So
Despite the current challenging times, banks are still competing to win your business with better rates, cash-back offers, and waiving certain fees as an incentive to refinance. REASONS TO CONSIDER REFINANCING 1. Interest rates are at an all-time low and reducing your repayments with a cheaper interest rate will simply give you more money in
This is a ‘pest alert’ reminder. White ants are small, pesky creatures that can cause expensive damage to properties if not detected. Our agency highly recommends that you have an annual pest inspection carried out on your property by a professional who knows what to look for. The white ants are not fussy. There have
TOP FIVE (5) MAINTENANCE TIPS TO… HELP PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT Making sure your investment is maintained in a good and safe condition can assist in preventing unnecessary damage and injury, as well as, reducing unexpected costs that can escalate into expensive fixups. Your focus of owning an investment property should always be a proactive approach.
Real estate folklore says the property market cools as the temperature drops. But is winter really a bad time to sell? The simple answer is no. With less stock, motivated buyers, and crisp days that deliver better views than the best of summer, it’s absolutely possible to get a good price for your home in
When processing a rental application for a rental property, we are often asked “What do we take into consideration when assessing a tenant?”, which can be several different factors, including: The tenant’s ability to maintain the property in a clean and tidy condition The tenant’s ability to submit documentation to support and validate their application,
During uncertain economic times it is not only cost-cutting saving tips that we should be exploring, but more importantly, how we can make smarter choices to increase our income, profits or return on investment (ROI). A ROI is simply the ratio of a profit or loss made in a financial year that is expressed as
Some are saying that the world has finally gone crazy, while others are saying that this is a time for opportunities. However, the reality is, if we are going to survive these tough and crazy times, we need to all come together and stay positive, which can be hard to do. The entire world has
The Australian Taxation Office has published a very comprehensive booklet with a wealth of information called Rental Properties 2020 that will assist property investors to determine: which rental income is assessable for tax purposes which expenses are allowable deductions which records you need to keep what you need to know when you sell your rental
