You are investing hundreds of thousands of dollars when you purchase a house. When it is your first time, the task seemed especially daunting. It’s tempting to just purchase the first house you see that you like. As a first-time home buyer there are a lot of things for you to consider in order to […]
Are you a homeowner looking for great tenants who will look after your property as if it was their own, and pay the rent on time, every time? There are plenty of horror stories in the media about tenants who wreck every wall and fitting in the house, refuse to pay their rent and resist […]
Having a safe and secure place to live is an essential part of having a fulfilling life, so if you are constantly missing out on a rental property, you must review your application process to find out how you can improve your chances. If you have a history of being a reliable tenant, it could […]
Finding a suitable rental property to make it your home is difficult enough without the added stress of the application process. Getting it right means being able to put your feet under the dining room table in a place you know is yours for the term of the rental, while getting it wrong means starting […]
Whether you are planning to move from your existing dwelling into your own home or another rental, your head is probably already filled with dozens of things you need to do. There are all kinds of details to remember before the moving van arrives and forgetting any of them could mean that your move becomes […]
More people than ever these days are living in rental properties, so tenants need to understand their rights and responsibilities. The Residential Tenancies Act is the legislation governing tenancies, but the issues most often reported are ending a lease before the time is up, who pays for maintenance and repairs, getting behind in the rent, […]
Many people are now making a conscious choice to rent rather than buy, so it is more important than ever for prospective tenants to have a good reputation. The competition for desirable properties is intense, with renters reporting that there are many others putting in applications to secure the same property. How to Stand Out […]
If you have just purchased your first investment property, the chances are that you may be daydreaming about your second or third and imagining yourself ten years down the track as a multi-millionaire property magnate. Before you get too far ahead of yourself, however, there are still some important decisions to be made if you […]
Real estate is an industry that depends on high-level communication skills to generate the levels of persuasion needed to attract attention, to get noticed and sell property. Where once all this energy was directed through print advertising in newspapers and photos in shop windows, it is now channelled via the internet. Social Media – a […]
People who work in the real estate industry describe it as a vocation that gets into the blood, and despite the long hours and disappointments when a sale falls through, they still find it exciting and challenging. For those who work hard, and approach their craft with intelligence and integrity, it can be a rewarding […]