Deciding whether to buy an existing home or build a new one is a significant decision that depends on various factors, including your budget, timeline, preferences, and individual circumstances. Here are some considerations to help you weigh the pros and cons of buying vs. building a house: Buying an Existing Home:Pros: Cons: Building a New […]
Discovering the Best in Piara Waters Real Estate: Spotlight on Mahi Masud Nestled in the heart of one of Western Australia’s burgeoning communities, Piara Waters is a locale that effortlessly blends contemporary living with the tranquility of suburban life. As this area continues to attract attention from potential homeowners and investors alike, the demand for […]
Moving can be expensive. Coming up with the rental bond. It needs two weeks of rent in advance. Sometimes can be a real financial challenge to renters moving to a new rental property. In many instances, tenants have not received their bond back from their previous property and face having to pay the bond for […]
Many who are planning to invest properties enter into the situation with the attitude that they know there are problems with the property and that is why they are purchasing the property. For instance, if there were obvious signs of plumbing problems that could result in a leak behind the wall, you wouldn’t want to […]
Perth tenants were active during the March 2019 quarter, with reiwa.com data showing leasing volumes surged nine per cent in the first three months of the year. We, at Smart Realty, have been busying with our Property Management division. Median rent Perth’s overall median rent price held at $350 per week for a ninth consecutive […]
A property’s exterior is usually the first thing people notice. Curb appeal attracts potential tenants, persuades them to look more closely at your rental home and will show if it has been properly maintained. It can also add that special touch that makes it a home, instead of just another property. Maintain the landscaping When […]
A good property management firm can easily become one of your greatest assets, second only to the properties that they steward on your behalf. That said, your property manager will make critical decisions on your behalf making it extremely important that you do your homework during the hiring process. Here is a guide to design empowering […]
Forty-nine per cent of sales occurred below $500,000 in February, according to the latest reiwa.com data. REIWA President Damian Collins said while CoreLogic’s Home Value Index showed prices in Perth had declined 1.5 per cent to $438,952 in February, reiwa.com data shows the composition of sales during the month favoured the lower end of the […]
You can be blacklisted as a renter without even knowing it. Being put on one of these tenancy databases could mean you’re blocked from renting for years. These databases are run by private companies and accessed by landlords and agents who report so-called “bad tenants”. Many renters are reluctant to share their story for fear […]
At its first meeting for 2019, the RBA decided to keep the official cash rate at 1.5% where it has remained since August 2016. In explaining the RBA’s move today, Governor Philip Lowe says the slowdown in the housing market is having an impact on both buyers and renters. “The housing markets in Sydney and […]
