Consistent with seasonal trends, leasing has been tough during the winter months. However, things have picked up this month, and September is looking good.

Our leasing figures paint an accurate picture of what has been happening and where we’re heading: we leased 6 properties in April, 9 in May, 12 in June, 14 … Read the full post »

For months we have been telling you about the tight rental market and very low vacancy rates throughout Sydney. Those looking for a place to rent in Sydney’s prestigious eastern suburbs often faced fierce competition to secure a suitable property. Well presented and well priced properties rented very quickly, often before the first open.

We are facing a very different market today. In a relatively short time frame, the rental market … Read the full post »

If you live in the eastern suburbs of Sydney (and perhaps elsewhere) you’ll have noticed that an increasing number of people are renting out their residential homes as holiday rentals. It seems that every second day someone tells me how much money they have made leasing out their North Bondi or Rose Bay house for a four week period over Christmas and New Year. While there is some hassle involved (cleaning … Read the full post »