We attended a great tweet chat, #propchat, on Monday night with @realestate_au and guests @Baz_DuBois, @homestaginginst, and @MONOCHROMEinc The topic of discussion was interior design and how to present your home for fast sale. As a general rule, people make a buying decision based on emotion and the purchase of a house is no different. […]
Read MoreNo-one likes thinking about dying. It’s usually something that we think is going to happen a long time from now and we’ve got plenty of time to prepare for it – right? But if you have a family or other dependants that you love, you want to continue to provide for them if you are […]
Read MoreThe following information applies to commercial premises such as offices, warehouses, factories and so forth. It does not apply to Retail premises. What is a security deposit (or bond)? A Security Deposit is a sum of money paid by the tenant to secure the tenant’s obligations under the lease. As a landlord, it is not […]
Read MoreThere are some important differences between renovating an apartment and renovating a free standing property. Which part of the property is yours and which is not, what kind of approvals you need and how your neighbours are going to be impacted are all items to cover off if you want your project to be as […]
Read MoreWith COVID-19 dramatically changing the Australian business landscape, many small and medium-sized employers are finding themselves in unchartered waters. They are having to consider a number of scenarios with regards to their business, such as: restructuring their operations; scaling down their operations; closing down their operations. These are all difficult decisions – and they impact […]
Read MoreCo-ownership is a effective way to achieve a goal of owning a property or thing (car, plane, boat). It’s a tool where you can use and enjoy the object while sharing the costs and risks associated with ownership. This page will explain the different types of co-ownership, the pros and cons of co-ownership, answer FAQ’s […]
Read MoreA Binding Financial Agreement, is a simple and convenient way to formalise the end of a marriage or a de facto relationship, at least from a financial perspective. It allows a couple to document what they think is a fair and reasonable property settlement instead of leaving that decision up to the courts. It’s not […]
Read MoreThe tenancy regulations have been changed to prevent children falling from windows and balconies. The changes include: strata schemes with residential lots must install safety devices to all windows which present a risk to children individual strata owners are now allowed to install window safety devices regardless of their scheme’s by-laws as of 1st March […]
Read MoreHave you ever been out and about minding your own business when you’ve realised somebody’s taking your photo? Likewise, have you ever been brave enough to venture into street photography to pursue a Steve McCurry-esque career, but not really understood what you are or are not allowed to photograph with permission? What if you’re just […]
Read MoreWhilst selling an investment Property that is tenanted can be more problematic than selling an empty house, it can be done if you follow a few simple rules. Be aware of the leasing rules in your state Notify your tenants the house is for sale Provide your tenants with appropriate notice of planned inspections. Be […]
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