Time to carry out winter property maintenance
When the winter months come around, it's often tempting to hibernate and wait for the temperature to start rising again.However, there are plenty of maintenance tasks you can be getting on with to keep your home in top condition and less likely to suffer any problems. Clear your guttering One area of the home that often gets neglected is the guttering. While it might not be the most attractiv...
Things to consider when buying a new family home
When the time comes for you to move into a new home that's suitable for the whole family, you will need to look at some features you might not have considered in the past. From local schools to open spaces, your real estate priorities may have changed more than you first thought. A real estate agent will be able to guide you through the process, but here are a few k...
Top 6 tips to child proof your home
When a new baby arrives, a whole new level of domestic geography is revealed to unsuspecting new parents. Innocent cupboards become death traps and doorways and drawers potentially become dangerous guillotines for small fingers. Here’s our list of top tips that you can refer to now or save for later. 1. Anticipate crawling routes and remove hazards Once your baby ...
Essential financial questions you should ask before upsizing
The need for a bigger property comes to all homeowners at one stage or another. It might be that single life has come to an end and you and your partner are buying your first home together. It could be that you need to accommodate a growing family, or maybe you are retirees who need more space now that you’re both at home together all day and more space is needed for new hobbies! Whatever...
Ensure to claim depreciation deductions for your investment property
For most investors, choosing the right property is a big decision. There are many factors a potential investor will think about prior to making a purchase. Astute investors will consider the potential rental returns, the property’s location in proximity to local services, employment drivers and the likelihood of capital growth in the foreseeable future.Unfortunately, one thing many invest...
5 Reasons Millennial first home buyers will never see better conditions
Millennials and younger first home buyers may not yet have seen the urgency but one real estate network is urging them to get off the sidelines and seize their opportunity to buy now, before the Morrison Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme starts on 1 January 2020. ‘We have record low interest rates and more cuts on the way, APRA has reduced serviceability buffers, there ar...
Winter Smart Safety
With winter now upon us, the principal of First National Real Estate City to Surf, Daniel Pigram, is reminding both home sellers and tenants to be winter smart safe. From checking smoke alarms, electric blankets and property heating right though to mould assessment and slippage risks, Daniel Pigram, has listed the top winter smart safety tips for Australians selling and renting properties. Wi...
Agents stand up against bullying
First National Real Estate City to Surf is proud to announce that it is partnering with Kids Helpline, Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for children and young people aged 5 to 25. The national helpline has responded to more than 8 million contacts over the past 28 years, helping children; young people and families manage the challe...