From helping you with researching an area for finding out what’s been sold to designing your own kitchen, there are some great websites and apps to help with investing in property. Here are a few of our favourites: Help with background research propertyvalue.com.au Property Value is a new product from CoreLogic (formerly RP Data), the.

One minute the house is packed with the kids and their friends…..the next the kids have gone and you’re rattling around in the family home. Downsizing is a sensible and positive move for many reasons; it will free up some capital so you can do some of the things you’ve always dreamed of doing, and.

Keeping your tenants safe and your property legal is all part and parcel of being a landlord. The NSW legislation on smoke alarms is very clear – alarms must be installed in all buildings in NSW where people sleep. The smoke alarms must meet the requirements of Australian Standard AS 3786, Smoke Alarms. While the.

Thanks to the Australian Prudential Authority (APRA) loosening restrictions on how mortgage lenders assess a customer’s ability to meet repayments, first time homeowners have just received another helping hand to get them on the property ladder! Generally, the industry standard for banks to evaluate a home buyer’s borrowing capacity is based on a minimum interest.

Once you’ve decided to sell your property, preparing it for sale and getting it in front of the target audience is crucial. Great photography and a brilliant description are the basics, but potential buyers still need to know your property is for sale. The real estate market has returned to more of a balanced market.

While there is talk of a depressed market, and some people are holding back, we believe a smart investor knows that the perfect time to buy is when others are not….. The canny investor can find themselves some good bargains if they think a little bit laterally and think beyond the usual four walls and.

We believe landlord insurance is an absolute must when it comes to your investment property and its worth doing your homework and checking what is and isn’t covered, the amount covered and what your excesses are. Some insurance companies offer a combination of both home and landlord cover, but they may not provide adequate cover.

Thinking of selling soon? We’ve got 4 ways to save if you list your residential property with us For Sale by 30th June 2019 (does not include those listed to be sold via Auction): Free Conveyancing We will arrange for the conveyancing to be completed on the sale of your property by our local real.

Granny flats are rapidly increasing in popularity as they offer a diverse and affordable housing solution with two main benefits: Additional income Whether you are building onto your residential property, or on your investment property, a granny flat is a great source of additional income. What you will need to consider though is whether the.