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• What do look for when choosing your builder
  on Feb 15, 2011 in Owners
  Choosing your builder is one of your most critical decisions. If you pick a skilled craftsman who is properly qualified to do the job it will make the experience stress-free and exciting.But hire an incompetent fool who doesn't know a hammer from a...
• True Property Management: Frequenty Asked Question
  on Feb 11, 2011 in Investment Tenant Melbourne
  How long will it take to lease my property? At True, our average time to lease your property varies throughout the year depending upon market conditions. However, we begin marketing your property as soon as we are aware of the date it will bec...
• The Hottest Spots to Buy in Australia this 2011
  on Feb 4, 2011 in News Investment
  RP Data research shows solid growth in suburbs 10km outside capital cities, where real estate is more affordable, and middle-ring suburbs along major transport spines top its list of strong performers, indicating that buyers are rating both the pr...
• Investors to See More Value in Property
  on Jan 26, 2011 in Investment Melbourne
  Sydney investors could enjoy strong returns in 2011, according to SQM Research. Figures released this week by the property research house show Sydney could enjoy robust rental growth of between five and 7 per cent heading into 2011. Melbourne inves...
• If a Property is Deemed Uninhabitable?
  on Jan 24, 2011
  Do you still need to pay rent if your property is inhabitable?What happens if your home is damaged in a civil emergency?As an owner are you covered?In each Australian state the tenancy legislation varies however in Victoria if a property is deemed "u...
• What if a Property is Deemed Uninhabitable?
  on Jan 24, 2011 in Owners Tenant Melbourne
  Do you still need to pay rent if your property is inhabitable?What happens if your home is damaged in a civil emergency?As an owner are you covered?In each Australian state the tenancy legislation varies however in Victoria if a property is deemed...
• What if a Property is Deemed Uninhabitable?
  on Jan 24, 2011
  Do you still need to pay rent if your property is inhabitable?What happens if your home is damaged in a civil emergency?As an owner are you covered?In each Australian state the tenancy legislation varies however in Victoria if a property is deemed...
• Home Owners Face Affordability Shock
  on Jan 19, 2011 in News Melbourne
  Home owners in the flood ravaged suburbs of Queensland could struggle to repay their mortgages when the water begins to subside. According to a recent report by Fitch Ratings, home owners could suffer an “affordability shock” due to an increase...
• Property Investment in Melbourne
  on Jan 16, 2011 in Investment Melbourne
  Strong population growth and increased demand have resulted in low vacancy rates, higher gross rental yields and strong capital growth for Melbourne house and land packages in Victoria. Melbourne always ranks highly as one of the world’s most liv...
• What Makes a Property a Good Investment?
  on Jan 10, 2011 in Owners Investment
  Investing in property is much different from home buying. There is a financial factor to consider, and not one of an emotional decision. Good property investment is careful, logical choosing. It makes sense that once has to think long-term, with p...
• Melbourne Real Estate Trends - 2011
  on Jan 3, 2011 in News Investment Melbourne
  Looking toward 2011 there are a number of trends that will influence the local residential property market. INTEREST RATES AND HOUSING AFFORDABILITY  House prices may have stabilised over the past six months but the cost of home ownership has...
• How to End a Tenancy Agreement
  on Dec 27, 2010 in Property Management Owners Tenant
  Steps for a tenant to end (terminate) a tenancyGive the landlord/agent written 'notice of termination' (see below) with the right amount of notice. If you are posting the notice, allow 4 extra days for delivery.Remove all of your belongings. Clea...
• Late Rent - Dealing with Arrears
  on Dec 20, 2010 in Property Management Owners Melbourne
  So, you've done your homework, signed up a tenant and still found yourself in an unfortunate situation. From here on out, it is a process of damage control. It is highly likely you will lose money. The key to limiting your losses is speed. Act imm...
• How to Find Profitable Rental Properties
  on Dec 13, 2010
  Being a successful landlord hinges on finding profitable rental properties.  There are many factors to take into consideration, here are a few to get you started.Find the Right Property ManagerA reputable property manager is key to your success.
• Australia Moves to Melbourne's West
  on Dec 8, 2010 in Investment Melbourne
  Australia’s fastest growing region is no longer the Gold Coast but rather Melbourne's West, a new study has found.According to KPMG research, over the 12 months to June 2009 the municipalities of Wyndham and Melton faced a population boom with 18,0...
• The Comfort Factor
  on Dec 8, 2010 in Owners
  Over the past few years our predictable Melbourne weather has been anything but predictable with drought turning to heavy rains followed by high humidity akin to Northern Queensland.  This has significantly changed the way prospective tenants pr...
• Bad News Banks, New Online Tool Will Save Borrowers Money
  on Dec 8, 2010 in Owners Investment
  MORTGAGE holders will be able to compare costs for switching banks with an online calculator launched by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The move comes ahead of a series of banking reforms that Treasurer Wayne Swan has prom...
• Cleaning up a Rental Property
  on Dec 6, 2010 in Tenant
  TIPS FOR GETTING A RENTAL BOND BACKCleaning your rental property up to a standard where you get your bond back can be a nightmare.  By separating your property into rooms and making a checklist of everything that requires cleaning, you can work...
• Little Change for Melbourne Renters
  on Nov 29, 2010 in News Tenant Melbourne
  The metropolitan rental market continues to be in a state of imbalance, with vacancies more than outweighed by renters. The rental vacancy rate for Melbourne in September was 1.4 per cent, a minor reduction compared to June when it was 1.5 per cent.
• Melbourne Property Manager Guarantee Shows True Committment
  on Nov 20, 2010 in Property Management Owners Tenant
  True Property Management understand that you need to have complete confidence in your Property Manager.  To show our commitment we offer a No Strings Attached, Money Back Guarantee.If you are not fully satisfied with the service you receive duri...