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What is a Condition Report

A condition report is a document provided to you by the Landlord or Property Manager as the second part of the Residential Tenancy Agreement when signing a lease agreement for the rental of a property. The condition report must be provided to you at the time of signing your lease and detail the property condition

Tips for when a sale falls through

Sales don’t always go according to plan and on occasion, a sales offer will fall through. In cases such as this, it can add additional stress to what is already a high-pressure transaction, and it is helpful to understand what comes next and have the right agent on your side.  Be selective of your buyer

3 benefits to downsizing your home

The thought of downsizing your home may seem like a daunting task, although it is one that can be beneficial depending on your circumstances. It is also the first step to the next stage of your life and an exciting one.  1. The opportunity to declutter When you find a property to downsize to, it

Prepare for the spring selling season

Spring is a great time to list your property for sale as people tend to make their way out of the hibernation of the winter months. It is a great chance to get your property in front of interested buyers and can be the difference in the number of weeks that the property is on

Avoiding rental stress in a rising market

Rising costs and tighter rental markets can mean that the cost of rent increases can prove challenging, especially if you need to be in certain areas for work, schooling or near to family or community groups. Some things that are great to consider if you are renting are factors such as budget, affordability, and lifestyle. 

What is a private sale?

Listing your home on the market for sale will bring two questions with the type of sale; to auction or to sell via a private treaty sale. Auctions have been the favoured method of many sales agents and sellers for some time, however, when the market cools, we can often see more private treaty sales.

Choosing to buy or sell first

Making the decision to sell your home and move on to the next purchase can raise questions about the order in which you buy and sell. Should you sell your property to free up finance and gauge how much you can feasibly spend on your next home, or should you buy first and then sell?

Tips for first-time renters

If you are embarking on the experience of renting for the first time, there can be excitement around the prospect of the search for your first home. It is important to be organised and aware of what is happening in the market before and during your search. Make a To-Do List Before you start searching

Tips to preparing for an online auction

Auctions were once a landscape that required the bidders to attend in person, however, changes over the years have seen a move to more accessible forms of phone and online bidding.  While online bidding may seem like an option to turn up and just raise the e-paddle on the day, there are still some things

3 steps to selling a tenanted property

Having an investment property while trying to sell your property may seem like there are hurdles in front of you. However, having a good sale agent and property manager who are all working together with the tenant can often create a great outcome throughout the sale.  Communication is key While there are requirements in some