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Jul 17, 2020

Confused by home insurance policies? Experts reveal how to decipher insurance jargon to make the right choice

Insurance cover for a fire can mean one thing to one provider but can have alternative caveats with another. It can make deciding which home insurance policy best covers your situation all the more di

Jul 9, 2020

Simple swaps to refresh your interior without doing a major project

But there are ways to freshen up your home without going to extreme lengths like repainting, renovations and new furniture. Two interior designers have shared their tips for simple swaps you can make

Jul 9, 2020

REIA welcomes decision by banks to extend loan repayment deferral period

“Supporting home owners during this phase where they may be finding it difficult to continue paying their mortgage, is to be applauded,” said REIA president Adrian Kelly. “If owners and landlords a

Jul 9, 2020

Banks bracing for huge influx of first-home buyers

The FHLDS is a government measure designed to help people enter the property market for the first time. Rather than providing first-home buyers with a cash grant or a deposit, the scheme provides bank

Jul 9, 2020

Entry to a rental property

Entry notice The property manager/owner can only enter the property for a valid reason and if the correct notice has been given using the Entry Notice (Form 9). Entry times Entry must be between 8a

Jul 9, 2020

Rent Payments

Ways rent can be paid (listed in the Act): cash cheque deposit to a financial institution account (nominated by property manager/owner) via EFTPOS credit card payroll deductions (o

Jun 30, 2020

5 post-pandemic property tips for retailers

1. Consider changing the terms of your lease at renewal Most bricks-and-mortar retailers have suffered a loss of sales since the pandemic hit, resulting in rising occupancy costs, so it’s worth rev

Jun 30, 2020

10 things that will be different about the office after coronavirus crisis

1. There’ll be a seismic shift in how much space businesses will use [caption id="attachment_8384176" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Many businesses will need fewer staff. Photo: IStock[/caption]