Almost everyone has been a first-time tenant in their lifetime – it’s somewhat of a rite of passage. Moving out of home and finding a new place to live can be daunting, especially when you don’t have any rental history to rely on. Never fear – we’ve got some handy tips on how to increase…
If you live in an apartment or unit in a densely populated city, chances are you don’t have much outdoor space to enjoy – unlike your suburban counterparts with huge backyards. Luckily, many apartments come with a balcony, and no matter what the size, you can turn it into the perfect oasis to escape from…
If you’re new to the property investment world, you may find yourself a little bit confused by all the terminology used, and you may feel intimidated or embarrassed to ask what it all means. Understanding everything about your property investment purchase is important, so to help you out, we’ve explained some of the most common…
If you’ve been renting for a while, there’s a good chance you’ve seriously considered the idea of buying your own home. While there are definitely benefits on either side of the fence, it can be hard decision to make. However, there are plenty of rewards that go hand in hand with home ownership, so here…
Making the decision to jump head-first into property investment is not one that should be taken lightly. Here are a few questions that all potential investors should be able to answer before investing to improve their chances of long term property success. What do you want to achieve through property investment? Having a clearly defined…
Moving into a new place can be exciting, fun and daunting all at the same time. However, whether it’s your first rental property or you are a serial renter, there are a number of things that you need to consider before signing on the dotted line. Does my rent include utilities? In many cases,…
Brisbane’s Central Business District is set to grow with the City’s strong economic expansion and steady population growth translating into thousands of new jobs over the next decade. Around 670,000 new jobs are projected for South East Queensland by 2031, with around 290,000 of these jobs concentrated in Brisbane City. The City’s Central Business District…
Spring has officially sprung, and we all know what that means – time to get spring cleaning and get rid of all that junk that has been cluttering your home during the winter months! While it is perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed at the daunting task of de-cluttering your home, the feeling of triumph, cleanliness…
Attending an auction can be daunting, particularly when you’re buying your first home. But are auctions really as scary as they’re made out to be? Here are some tips to help you win your auction and keep your cool! Be Realistic When you’re buying a property, you need to have loan pre-approval. Attending an auction…
Well it’s no secret that the real estate market has become more competitive than ever. With that fun fact in mind, potential investors are thinking outside the box – and outside their own backyards – in the hunt for new properties. Interstate investment is on the rise and it’s no surprise – as different states…