You’ve likely got a smart phone, a smart TV, and now, you’re considering a smart home. But what exactly makes a home..
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Home Safety & Security
THE 5 RENTAL HACKS (tenants wish they knew!)
Whether you’re renting your first (or twenty-first) property as a tenant, you’ve likely braved some pros and cons. ..
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THE OTHER ‘PCR’: How property condition reports can protect tenants (and landlords!)
If you’ve ever lived with friends or roommates, you might have encountered the phases of ‘flatmate friendship’.
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WHAT THE LEAK: Are there gaps in your flood cover?
When wild weather strikes without warning, it’s easy to find yourself sinking under the weight of unforeseen costs, li..
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Buying or selling in a LOCKED DOWN LGA? Here’s the scoop.
Moving home is a huge personal milestone at any given time - even more momentous in a lockdown.
Naturally, Covid rest..
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LOCKDOWN RENTAL RELIEF: Here’s where to go for tenancy support
Am I a Covid impacted tenant?
The question is on the minds of many renters across Greater Sydney and NSW, faced with ..
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TIME TO TALK: Managing personal crises in real estate
Trigger warning: The following article discusses particularly sensitive material such as mental illness, violence, ..
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IF WALLS COULD TALK: Crime, asbestos and other property material facts – what’s the law?
Unless you’re a documentary filmmaker or paranormal thrill-seeker, it’s probably fair to say you’d like to know th..
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Is your rental property fit to fill? New minimum standards for tenancies
Bushfire recovery, a growing pandemic, unprecedented Centrelink queues, toilet paper mayhem… it’s safe to say that M..
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‘But it’s not my dog.’ The 6 commonly misunderstood rental responsibilities
The neglected property, the greedy owner, the renter from hell… the relationship between landlord and tenant is one ro..
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CHECK BEFORE YOU CHOOSE: Pest & building inspections – and why you need one every time
Often when we want nothing to be wrong with something, we’re prepared to ignore every sign that there is.
Especiall..
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What are the chances? A renter’s guide to surviving property inspections in COVID-19
Reluctant to open your front door during Covid? The concern is real for everyone, but it may be greater for tenants faci..
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