This month, for something a little different, we bring you Donna Hays Christmas pudding – a surefire way to get into the festive spirit! INGREDIENTS ¼ CUP (40G) SULTANAS ½ CUP (80G) DRIED CURRANTS ¾ CUP (100G) RAISINS 8 SOFT FRESH DATES (160G), PITTED AND CHOPPED ½ CUP (70G) SLIVERED ALMONDS ½ TEASPOON MIXED SPICE ? CUP […]
As a property investor, there comes a time when you need to sell. There may be an improvement in market conditions and sales in your area are booming. You may be looking to reinvest in another area or investment altogether. Or you could just want out of your investment. No matter the reasons, the time […]
When the Going Gets Tough… Sydney real estate is going through a tough time – for landlords. For renters, the light is beginning to shine on a long-awaited rental market correction. Sydney has just seen the biggest rent decrease in the last 15 years. Median house rent fell by 3.6 per cent and unit rents […]
As a landlord, you will be the recipient of no doubt many tenant maintenance issues and repairs over the life of your investment. It is just part and parcel of the job. Homes have issues. Things break. Appliances wear out. Taps leak and fittings come loose. It’s just the name of the game. So for […]
There is no doubt as you cruise through the weeks and months of your tenancy, the odd rental repair will crop up. Whether it be a leaking tap, broken front door latch, broken window, fan that stops working or an air con malfunction… the list goes on. Repairs and Maintenance Policy Your Property Manager will […]
The dreaded final inspection. When your cleaning prowess really needs to be at the top of its game. Well, we are here to help. We have chosen the top 3 dreaded final inspection cleaning jobs and some simple hacks to make cleaning them a breeze (well, easier anyway). So before your stress levels fly right out […]
One of the challenges of unit living is incorporating greenery into your living spaces. For those with limited space and the absence of large backyards to work with, bringing in selected indoor plants can have a dramatic uplifting effect. They can bring both a vivid splash of colour and life to key living areas. The […]
Keeping Australia Clean… or Not? If you stop to think about it, would you think Australians are mass-waste producers? For a seemingly clean and beautiful country, would it surprise you that our waste production is up there with the biggest in the world? ABCs program The War on Waste deems that Aussies are in fact the 5th highest […]
Worms Farms or Portable Compost Units – the Choice is Yours… The absence of a backyard does not need to mean the end for effective waste reduction strategies in your home. Sure, the abundance of exterior turf, soil and garden space sure does make the job easier. The proximity of your neighbours in unit living is […]
When is the best time to renovate your investment property? The reality of owning on investment property is that there will be maintenance requirements at some stage. The question arises, when is the best time to schedule investment property renovations? What is the best way to carry out works without putting out your tenants and losing […]