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May 14, 2020
Most Australian homeowners set-and-forget when it comes to their home insurance policies. Unfortunately, that means many are underinsured and most owners won’t know until it’s too late. In fact, the Insurance Council of Australia estimates that 80 per cent of property owners are underinsured. With bushfires and floods affecting many homeowners around the country already this year, it’s important to make sure your greatest asset is insured properly. How do I know if my home is insured properly? Although your home insurance policy may last six […]
May 14, 2020
The Coronavirus has affected all Australians, some more financially than others. The unemployment rate in Australia is expected to climb to 10 per cent by the end of June with close to an estimated two million Australians out of work. For landlords paying a mortgage and tenants paying rent, that can be a difficult situation to be in. Tenants and landlords are encouraged to communicate and negotiate their rental agreements to help support each other through this difficult time. Why negotiation and communication can help If […]
May 13, 2020
With lockdown restrictions slowly being eased, most of us still have more time at home. That’s why now is a great time to prepare to sell your home. With the property market tipped to start gaining momentum again soon, it’s important to have your house ready for interested buyers. What are buyers after? According to industry researcher, CoreLogic, house prices around the country have not plummeted, despite a decrease in the number of transactions that took place during the Covid-19 lockdown. There were sellers who pulled […]
February 27, 2020
Buying off-the-plan is a bit different to buying a property that you can inspect before you commit to buy. Because of this, the process is a bit different, involving using different tactics, using your imagination and strategically taking on future risk.
February 27, 2020
There are two ways to increase your rental returns – raise the rent and reduce your costs. Here are Rosie & Rosie’s best tips for doing both.
February 27, 2020
Investing in property has the potential to yield high returns for savvy investors. If you want to to get it right, it helps to know the pitfalls that some investors fall into so that you can avoid going down the same path. To help you with this, we’ve put together this quick guide to some common property investment pitfalls.
February 27, 2020
It can be intimidating to negotiate with a seller’s real estate agent to get the results you want. After all, they are the professionals – what do you know compared to them?
February 13, 2020
Whether you’re about to move out of home or have been renting for years, it is important to understand your rights and obligations as a tenant.
February 13, 2020
Buying your first home is a big step. With everything you have to think about and prepare for, it’s quite easy to become overwhelmed by the process. The good thing is that there’s a lot of advice out there from experts, professionals and people like you that can help you navigate this daunting commitment.
February 13, 2020
Saving for a house deposit and finally purchasing a home can seem like a marathon task, but you might already be prepared enough? Here are Rosie & Rosie’s signs that indicate you might be closer to your own home than you think.
February 13, 2020
If you have a rental property, at some stage you will have to decide whether or not to allow pets. To make this decision, you will have to consider if your property is suitable for pets. Are there expensive pieces of furniture which could be damaged by animals, is the backyard adequately fenced-off for a dog to run around in and is your property large enough for larger pets.
February 13, 2020
Buying an investment property is a popular and easy way to gain long-term returns. Taking the plunge to invest in property is one thing, but selecting the right property for your investment goals and objectives is a whole new ball game. Here are Rosie & Rosie’s tips to help kick-start your search.