The US Government has sought to issue a nationwide, blanket ban on residential evictions until the end of the year. The moratorium has come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its legal merit is yet to be challenged in court at the time of writing this piece. Known as the Coronavirus Aid,…
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An insurance company slogan once famously claimed, “No one can surely predict the future, but we can protect it” – a pitch to give today’s property investors reason to think. You never know when disaster might strike and you need to repair damage, cover a liability claim after a tenant’s injury or suffer a loss…
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The nights are drawing in and that chill in the evening air tells us summer is over, and it’s time to begin a few home maintenance tasks before winter arrives. Preparing for cold weather can help reduce your heating bills as well as mitigate against structural damage caused by rains, snow and freezing temperatures. Perhaps…
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Finding a professional company to dress your home so that it’s ready for sale is a great way to maximize a final sale price. If your budget allows, you will find this an excellent investment that will give you additional funds to finance your next home. As your local real estate agent, I have seen…
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One of the sins when you’re buying a property is to allow yourself to be rushed into a decision. It might seem strange, even ironic, to learn this from a real estate agent but there’s no denying its truth. It’s a great time to buy right now with record-low interest rates and an unprecedented level…
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Renovating an investment property should always be approached by a landlord as a business challenge in which you must try to limit spending while maximising potential rental income. Motivation to upgrade the quality of a rental might vary from wanting to leverage tax advantages from the property in their entirety or be about finding and…
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The speed at which most of us have embraced the work-from-home movement has been incredible. Society has shifted with such gusto that many are wondering whether we’ll return to the office once the virus is finally conquered, or if this is the new normal. The impact on our lives and communities will be profound if…
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If you’re thinking of selling your home before Christmas, now is the time to take action. The selling season this spring and summer is set to be a bumper one. The shortage of properties for sale during Covid has caused a build up of demand from buyers, giving sellers every reason to be optimistic. Buyers…
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The new extended bushfire season occurring each summer means preparations to secure our homes against ember attack and flames should never be far from our thoughts. While we all hope we’ll never see another summer like 2019-2020, everyone who lives in a bush setting, whether in the city or rural areas, should take the opportunity…
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Selling by private treaty is the most popular way to sell your home and is great alternative to the tension-filled experience of watching your home go under the hammer at auction. Private treaty sales is the most popular method of sale with approximately 75% of homes sold this way across the country. It allows a…
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