Category: Hartbeat newsletter

New laws highlight the fraught nature of renting through Airbnb

We’ve written before about the potential pitfalls of renting your property through short-term letting sites. Often, it is not the money making machine you’re led to believe it will be. And, there’s a very real risk you’ll seriuously upset your neighbours. On the second point, short term lettings have become one of the most talked…

Renovating your investment property? Plan to avoid potential complications!

In times like these, with so many newly built properties entering the market, it is essential to keep investment apartments renovated and up-to-date. As important as these renovations often are, however, many landlords fail to consider their possible (and often hidden) complications and pitfalls. The need to obtain strata approval is one hurdle that is…

Why Buying Real Estate In Bondi Junction Makes Great Sense

Bondi Junction, in the heart of Sydney’s eastern suburbs, is popular with home owners and investors alike. The location has many benefits – it’s very centrally located to the city and is a major transportation hub for commuters, yet walking distance from Bondi Beach, Centennial and Queens Park, and Oxford Street. The Westfield Shopping Centre and…

Why smart vendors are investing in property presentation

We’re often asked by clients how much effort and expense should be put into presenting a property for sale. After all, in a strong market, the property sells itself doesn’t it? Yes, to a point, but it won’t necessarily sell for the best price. Over the past six weeks, we have had three examples of…

Boom or bubble? Alex Hart’s thoughts on Sydney’s property market

Everybody’s talking about the strength of the Sydney property market (which makes a nice change from two years of doom and gloom). There are almost daily headlines telling us that the auction market is “the strongest in a decade”, that properties are running out the door days after being listed, and that Sydney house prices…