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How to know when to raise the rent

If you own an investment property, the rent you charge is the income you derive from that property. If you don’t raise the rent every now and then, your income will fall behind in real terms due to inflation. But…

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Property Purchaser gives Peter Camilleri ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ for being a fantastic, helpful and friendly agent! Buyer Review - Recommended by Paul Hryce & Sharon Ward, February 2019.

‘Pete was a fantastic agent that did his absolute best to accommodate us in buying our house.…

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Property Purchaser gives Ashley Hollingsworth ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ for going above and beyond even after work hours! Buyer Review - Recommended by Enrico & Antonietta Colussi, February 2019.

‘When purchasing our latest acquisition as a holiday home for our family, Ashley responded quickly to our…

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Colour trends for 2019

Pantone, has announced its Colour of the Year 2019. This year, the trophy goes to Living Coral, an orangey-pink shade with “golden undertones”, according to Pantone. Pantone takes its annual colour very seriously, tasking the Pantone Colour Institute with analysing…

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Property Owner gives Ashley Hollingsworth ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ for building such a great partnership! Vendor Review - Recommended by Craig Isherwood, January 2019.

‘The sale of our organisation’s property was in an area where I had no local knowledge of real estate agents or…

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When finance gets tough, the tough get organised

With the housing market slowing across much of Australia, some believe now is an ideal time for first home buyers to get that all-important foot on the ladder. In fact, a recent Major Bank survey found that Australians think now…

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Five flaws to fix

Unless you’re selling a brand new build, chances are that your much-loved property has a few flaws. And while it might be impossible to achieve perfection, good presentation does matter when you’re selling as most buyers want a home that…

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The Australian Farmers’ Markets

You may have heard the term ‘paddock to plate’ before. The trend has caught fire across Australia over the past few years, and it’s opening up new possibilities for consumers and farmers alike. What is it? Paddock to plate refers…

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Coastal homes to covet

A holiday by the sea is one of Australia’s time-honoured traditions. Sparkling water, golden sand and those fresh sea breezes keep us coming back year after year. But what if you didn’t have to leave in the first place? For…

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