Fortunately, our local market is continuing to perform very well. Whilst it may not be quite as frantic or crazy as it was a month or two ago, we are still experiencing very low vacancy rates in our office. ...more
With the sales market bubbling along quite well in so many areas across the country, you may be considering taking advantage of these great conditions and perhaps selling your investment property. This is not something that most people do everyday, ...more
It’s every landlord’s greatest wish to have good quality tenants in their property. While some don’t always see that dream fulfilled, others are reaping the rewards of great tenants and doing all they can to make sure they stay. So how do you keep a ...more
Some investment property owners think it’s enough to respond to the maintenance needs of their tenants, and not make any further investment in the property that may increase its value. Every property needs ongoing care, maintenance and upgrades, and ...more
The nation’s weakest rental conditions remain skewed towards higher density markets, especially the cities of Melbourne and Sydney. In Melbourne, the downwards shift in unit rents has been more severe, with rents down -7.6% over the past 12 months. ...more
The news is great right now for existing property owners, but for those trying to get into the market, or grow their investment property portfolio, 2021 is going to be a real nail biter. ...more
It may still be too soon to talk about silver linings where the pandemic is concerned but here we are, and may first home buyers rejoice. ...more
According to CoreLogic, Australian home values increased 2.8% in March, producing the fastest rate of growth Australia has seen since October 1988. ...more
If only we could magically click our fingers and find a few more properties to lease. Our local market is still very tight and with a large number of attendees at our Open Homes and multiple applications being received, competition is fierce amo ...more
With many States now coming to the end of the rental eviction moratorium, there has been quite a bit of attention from the media about what this will mean to renters across the country. ...more
Rental affordability and availability have hit the news recently thanks to COVID-19, though the story varies greatly from one border to the next. ...more
One of the benefits of having a property manager is that a clear separation can be made between you and your tenant. The lines become blurred however when you live next door. ...more
