Melbourne renter Rebecca Shiels never expected the generosity of a landlord to help her get back on her feet. As a newly single mother, she feared for her ability to find a suitable home for herself and her young boy, in a market in desperate need of more affordable properties. “When I separated…
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Just as references are vital when applying for a new job, references on a rental property application can be the deciding factor in a tenant’s success in securing a property. Landlords more often than not outsource the management of tenancies to professional property managers. What a property manager and landlord want to know is…
Tenants coming to the end of their rental agreement undoubtedly want to get their rental deposit back at the end of their tenancy. Usually this a fairly substantial sum of around four weeks’ rent, representing a significant outlay especially for younger renters. However, there can be situations where your landlord is…
We recently experienced a major issue/problem with one of our rental properties. The tenant called about 9pm on a Sunday night to say she had returned home to find water was coming through the ceiling into the living area downstairs. We recently experienced a major issue/problem with one of our rental properties. The tenant called…
There seems to be a lot of positives in the property market right now, giving the appearance that this could be a very good time to be a home buyer or to make the decision to become a property investor. Changes in the property market are happening and we suspect there’s a lot more…
If you are a property manager, a landlord or a tenant you may have heard the term PLV or a pressure limiting valve being used in your property. You may not think a pressure limiting valve is important to put on your dishwasher and your going to be fine without one, well, that’s where…
Real estate is about so much more than bricks and mortar, its about supporting the community and being embedded in local activity and emerging talent. Turramurra North Real Estate are proud to support emerging artists and film makers, and were contributors to the exciting new film ‘Girl and Body’ which screened at the Golden…
What’s your decision making process when selecting a tradie? When screening candidates, bear in mind that, it’s your property, your money, your time they are going to be working with. So to help you with putting some context around how to figure out if someone is up to the job, we have created a handy…
The Morrison Government’s election pledge to make it easier for first home buyers to enter the market is moving ahead. Under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, individuals earning up to $125,000 and $200,000 for couples will be able to obtain loans with a loan-to-value ratio of as much as 95%. This means they’ll…
Here we share our guide on removing mould around the home, as well as our top tips on how to safeguard the bathroom against mildew growth. Remember, mould does not discriminate! You may have a new home, old home, $10 million dollar home. Mould can grow anywhere, if the conditions are ideal. How to…