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Rental Properties - Why marketing matters?

A good marketing campaign may not necessarily be at the forefront of a rental property owners mind; however, it can be an integral part of ensuring high quality tenants and the highest possible rent for your property.

How To Choose The Right Real Estate Agent For You

How do you choose the right real estate agent to sell your property? The simple answer: Do your research. Choosing the right real estate agent can be the difference between meeting your goal or just falling short; selling within your time-frame and not selling at all; understanding your property goals, or only looking out for themselves.

How To Keep Cool At Home Over Summer

Summer is finally here! The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and the holidays are here! BUT, one place you don’t want to feel the heat over summer is in your home.

Styling tips to showcase your home for sale!

When selling your home, it is important to think about how it is styled and whether it would appeal to potential buyers. Styling and staging your home can really help enhance your property’s attractiveness in photographs and for open for inspections.

What are your rights as a landlord?

Have you recently purchased an investment property? Congratulations! Now it’s time to find the perfect tenants! But, what are your rights in selecting and managing tenants as a landlord? We’ve broken it down for you.

Why low cost agents aren't all they seem to be...

Home sellers are getting excited as soon as they hear ‘low fixed-fees’ when it comes to real estate companies selling their property – but do you really know what you’re signing up for?

When is the most optimal time to sell your property?

One question we are often asked is ‘When is the best time to sell?’ Our answer is: 'You can sell when you are ready to sell.'

What’s involved in managing an investment property?

Thinking about buying an investment property, or in the process of buying one? You’re probably wondering how much time and effort you’re going to have to put into managing your property once you’ve bought it. There is a lot involved in managing and maintaining an investment property. Do you have time to do it all yourself?

How to winter-proof your home and keep warm this winter!

Winter is well and truly here with lots of cold and wet winter days in Melbourne’s south-east. We have come up with some tips on how you can winter-proof your home...