Would you rent to a tenant with pets?

Would you rent to a tenant with pets?

If you’re thinking of putting your Everton Park investment property on the rental market, you may have been asked whether or not you’ll accept tenants with pets.  It’s not unusual when scrolling through available rental properties to find that many have a ‘no pets’ policy.  As a landlord you are well within your rights to say that you do not want pets in your property, and we know there are various reasons people can’t have pets such as body corporate restrictions.  But if there are no serious reasons to exclude pets, why would...

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A market forecast from those in the know

A market forecast from those in the know

The Property Council/ANZ Property Industry Confidence Survey from the last quarter has revealed a renewed optimism throughout much of the country.  The survey, which has been conducted quarterly since its inauguration in 2011, provides a forward-looking, sentiment-based outlook of the property industry’s confidence by gauging the responses of owners, developers, agents, managers, consultants and governments in all major industry sectors and regions. Interestingly the forecast for the June quarter has just been published, and shows an...

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How safe is your Everton Park home?

How safe is your Everton Park home?

It seems that accidents in the home are now causing far more people to head into hospital than road accidents.  We all know how much media attention and policing is focused on the road toll each year, and even more so during holiday seasons – and rightly so.  But just how much attention do we pay to ensuring our safety behind our own closed doors? Here are a few simply safety tip to keep your home, and your family, as safe as possible while indoors: Move all beds away from the windows. Move mirrors and heavy pictures away from couches or...

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Inspired by The Block?

Inspired by The Block?

Despite the cat fights, dirty tactics and hissy fits often seen on The Block, we’ve heard many Everton Park residents claiming to be inspired by the 4 ‘all stars’ couples.  Perhaps not by their behaviour, but certainly by their ability to makeover a house and reap the profits.  Naturally we can understand Everton Park home owners seeking to make the most of their home’s potential, but renovating with a loved one is something not to be taken lightly.  If The Block taught us anything, it may be that renovating can create tension in a...

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How can you make your Everton Park rental house a home?

How can you make your Everton Park rental house a home?

When you’re renting a Everton Park house and want to add your own personal flair there are certain restrictions on what you can legally do.  Adding personality is once thing, but adding a nail to a wall or plant to a garden bed is simply not allowed without permission from the owner. Of course, chances are you won’t be looking to make any huge investments in a house you don’t own, and are unlikely to want to add anything you can’t take with you at the end of your lease; however, it’s only natural to want to make your house cosy and...

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Everton Park Residents, Are You Keeping Up With ‘The Block’?

Everton Park Residents, Are You Keeping Up With ‘The Block’?

If you’re in the process of renovating your Everton Park home, or have been thinking of buying a new house that will require a little TLC, you’ve probably been taking a great interest in this season’s ‘The Block All Stars’.  Whether you’re a fan of Phil and Amity, Mark and Duncan, Josh and Jenna, or Dan and Dani, you’ve probably enjoyed the first weeks of room reveals, as well as all the stress and antics involved in each couple churning out their best work within limited timeframes and budgets. Having already seen each...

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