In the increasingly competitive real estate market, many canny buyers are looking to gain an advantage by working smart, not hard. …
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It’s a fact of life that indoor air pollutants, such as dust, pet hair and mould, can create havoc with wellbeing….
So you’ve finally found the perfect property. Everyone agrees; even the dog likes it! If you’ve done your homework, all you need to do now is finalise the details, because otherwise, your dream home may turn out to be for someone else. Before getting too entrenched in the house hunt, it pays to understand how…
Selling your home or investment in spring is certain to attract keen buyer interest and vendor competition. But this ever-promising selling season also ensures your property is presented at its blooming best. Expert opinion points to the longer, warmer days of spring not only boosting local foot traffic in the best-dressed houses for sale, but…
Remember when a garage was used for parking your car and storing your tools? You can return to this idea with a little thought and plenty of organisation. The New Oxford Dictionary of English defines a garage as: “a building or shed for housing a motor vehicle or vehicles”. But if the current trends of…
With the rise of apartment living, it’s only natural that the issue of pet ownership in strata complexes surface. It’s estimated by the RSPCA that 61 per cent of households own pets so it’s important that strata management firms and owners’ corporations (or body corporates) are aware of their obligations. Prominent legal cases have sought…
Analysts to office staff agree that the future of work has been sharply realigned, due to the effects of the pandemic. Yet, notwithstanding the sweeping changes that have indelibly altered not only where and how we work, but also the face of our workplaces, the “work from anywhere” mentality is countered by cautious workplace change. A…
Signing contracts of sale for any property can seem daunting, at first. But, when handled correctly, the procedure should be straightforward and easy to understand — for buyer and seller. During the negotiation process and once a deal has been agreed to by both parties, a contract of sale is signed by the vendor and…
A valuable property manager is a gift for landlords, yet also beneficial for tenants. Being able to please and appease both sides of the equation is a rare commodity. If you’re in the market for a responsible, reliable and reputable property manager, here are the must-haves for all savvy investors. Know your product Researching the…
With low temperatures and some states experiencing lockdown restrictions that limit outward mobility, many householders are adopting an interior lifestyle view. When coupled with wintry conditions shortening our daylight hours, there’s simply no place like home. But getting your domain re-organised for a comfortable semi-hibernation is firstly a matter of assessing your cleaning and maintenance…