An open floor plan has become extremely popular and with good reason. A little extra light and space space goes a long way. An open floor plan usually involve combining your kitchen, dining and living areas into one big space that suits a family lifestyle. The kitchen island bench is the only separation between the open floor plan. This makes a small house feel light and airy, giving the illusion of a...
Many families want to support each other. Parents often ask us how they can help children buy their first property. With the housing market continually rising, many children will face affordability challenges. Some parents look to buy properties to gift to their children in the future, but this is not always feasible, for instance if you have three children. Many are also not quite fortunate to have the...
Top things to do in Brunswick Brunswick is widely popular among the younger adult generation. The suburb is a multi-cultural inner city location just 5kms for the Melbourne CBD. It is well serviced with trams, buses and trains. From international food, to bars and clubs, it is a suburb that doesn't sleep! Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order: Sydney Road The heart of Brunswick is...
There is good news out of Canberra with the announcement of the $680 million HomeBuilder package. The Federal Government introduced its HomeBuilder package on 4 June 2020. The HomeBuilder package The big winners are owner occupiers and first home buyers. The government is prepared to compensate owner occupiers and first home buyers if they choose to buy a new or off-the-plan property in the remainder...
For some, working from home is living the dream, while others may find it very difficult and avoid it. With Covid-19 upon us, we have had to change our daily routines. Here are some working tips from home that will make you more productive: Establishing a work routine at home Working from home can lead to many distractions. Watching a movie on Netflix, playing computer games, indulging in lunch or even...
When leasing a property most would recognise it as the biggest expense in your budget. What ways can you pay rent? If you are unable to cover your monthly rent, the landlord can issue a notice to vacate. In this article we outline what ways you can pay your rent which may best suit your circumstances. Direct Debit: The most common preferred payment for a property manager is an automatic transaction. The...
When we buy a new home we spend a lot of time in the kitchen. How we have grown to love kitchens. If it’s cooking, cleaning or even entertaining. This is where a common question arises. Benchtops - stone versus laminate. Is it better to include stone or laminated bench tops? There isn’t necessary a right or wrong answer but here are some differences you may want to take note before your next...
Melbourne was blessed with a colourful Autumn, but now winter is upon us and the cold and frosty mornings are already here. Some love the raining nights while being tucked under a warm heavy blanket while others simply freeze no matter what they wear or do... Here are a some tips to keeping warm this winter. Check your heater The heater hasn't been on for while and it may have collected some dust...
Renting your property on a short term lease. One popular benefit of investing in property is the control and flexibility of owning the asset. There are many types of rental agreements available and they are suited to different investors. Some investors may want a short-term or long-term lease, depending on their circumstances and objectives. In this article we highlight some points to consider when...
As the end of financial year fast approaches, this is the ideal time to ensure your property portfolio is up to date for tax purposes. Here we offer some tax tips for property investors. It is important to work with your accountant during this time of year so you have ample time to implement any strategies that will help your financial situation. Tax depreciation schedule - Many investors...