On the 23rd March 2020, the new residential tenancy laws will begin. The aim of many of these changes is to reduce disputes over repairs and maintenance, increase protection and certainty for tenants, and clarify the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords. Many of these changes apply only for all new tenancies and.
According to a review released in January, energy-efficient features add up to nearly 10% to a property’s value. The University of Wollongong review looked at research from 14 countries and included data from the ACT. This is the only Australian jurisdiction requiring sellers to disclose the energy-efficiency rating of their home. The review found a.
A question we’re often asked is whether to sell a home by holding an auction or by private sale…. Well it depends! Some argue the economical process of auctions are the best way to get the most competitive price, however others argue a private sale is better as there is room for negotiation. There are.
Thinking of diversifying your property portfolio? Commercial property might be an avenue worth exploring. Commercial property does offer some great returns and while commercial property leases do often take a bit of negotiation as there are more points to consider compared to a residential lease, commercial leases tend to be for much longer; in fact,.
Capital gains tax are three words no property investor likes to hear, but unfortunately, as an investor, it’s something you do need to consider. There is legislation you need to be aware of if you’ve lived in your property and then rented it out for an extended period. Current legislation for Australian residents living in.
“Wow, what an amazing property. We have to check that one out…..” These are the words every property vendor wants to hear! Every picture tells a story, or so the saying goes, and when it comes to pictures of your property for sale, you want it to tell a good one. Think about the buying.
Where would you like to be in 10 years’ time? Working as hard as you are now, or looking at stepping back a bit so you have more time to enjoy with family or friends, or your hobbies and interests? We haven’t just entered into a new year, we’ve entered into a new decade, so.
Thinking of selling but the renovation budget is low? There are ways to boost the value of your property, or at least make it more sellable so it spends less time on the market, without breaking the bank. What you need to do is to be very targeted and decide on what will achieve the.
We’re always been told of a check list of what to look for in an investment property, however there are some things which property investors should try to avoid. Bad locations We are often talking about what makes a desirable location for a property investment, but what about the ones you should avoid? Here are.
Traditionally, spring has always been the time to sell a property; the weather is starting to improve meaning properties are presented in a good light, and people want to sell their property before they get bogged down with preparing for Christmas. But there are few more factors to consider when selling a property, like what.