You’ve just bought your first property and you’re eagerly awaiting settlement. You arrive at the final inspection go to turn the lights on turn the lights on and the owners have turned the electricity off. There goes your only chance to make sure everything is working properly, to see if the property has been cleaned and there is no surprise damage caused by clumsy removalists before you settle. You want to make sure everything is […]
Here are some ideas to help get your property leased faster for a better result. With an increasing number of investment properties coming on to the rental market it’s more important now than ever that you get your marketing and services right from the outset to avoid the dreaded long and costly vacancy period. There are only a handful of reasons why your property has not leased. Great photography and well written advertising copy If […]
Marketing a property for lease is governed by the same age old principles of marketing as everything in life being marketed. Marketing is about getting the right message, to the right people using the right media. Most businesses are very careful where they spend their marketing dollars when they are the ones with their hands in their pockets. Marketing dollars are handled very differently when it’s your money being spent, not theirs. Real estate, whether […]
This is a question we are frequently asked by first time and experienced investors. I must admit for a while we avoided buying apartments for clients due to a surplus of them for sale and lease. The Simple Answer Is Yes. Yes, apartments are ok to buy but you need to be selective. We explain some of the diligence we apply to the purchase of an apartment. Selecting The Right Apartment Apartments grow at a […]
Remember the children’s story about the wolf in sheep’s clothing? Just like the wolf in that story, you’ll find that real estate agents and property investment advisers are often not what they seem. If you’re the buyer, beware! The agent’s loyalties lie with their employer When dealing with real estate, if you’re working with an agent you didn’t employ then don’t expect any loyalty. The harsh truth is that a real estate sales person will […]
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