When you're buying, selling and renting properties, you're most likely not going to become an overnight millionaire, but you can create a sustainable, long- term investment portfolio by following a fe

According to a study by the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA), rental affordability around Australia has hit an 11-year high. The REIA's study found that the proportion of a household's inc

The Reserve Bank of Australia has moved to cut interest rates to a new record low of 0.75%. It’s a move welcomed by the REINSW, with CEO Tim McKibbin calling it a win for current and future homeowne

The provision of Government infrastructure, proximity to the CBD and lifestyle amenities and access to public transport are key factors that go into identifying potential areas to invest in the proper

Tax time is here again and that means many property investors are going through the process of completing their tax return, or having it completed by a tax accountant. To make sure your tax time goes

Just in time for the end of the financial year, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced it would be sending letters to an increasing number of Australians who need to explain investment propert

Welcome to our June! Can you believe it’s the end of the financial year already? Where does the time go? The office has been running at a wonderful pace and consistency this month. We are very bl

As a landlord, rent increases are something you need to think about as it comes time to offer your current tenants a lease renewal. While it can be tempting to increase the weekly rent for your tenant

Last month our very own Laetitia Jones celebrated 9 years in Real Estate and Property Management with Home Specialist Property Management. Last week she ticked off a massive career goal and bucket lis

We will be closing at 5pm on Thursday 18th April and reopeing at 9:00am on  Tuesday 23rd April. We do ask that you refrain from logging any non emergency maintenance until we return.   If

With Winter just around the corner now is the time to ensure your home is adequately prepared to keep you and your family both comfortable and safe as the temperature falls, without doing too much dam

We have had some tenants ask us if it is possible to share their home to help meet the rental costs. The short answer to this question is yes it is possible. However there are various ways to do so

Conflict is something we handle on an almost daily basis in our role as Property Managers. Often when a conflict arises between tenant and landlord, heightened emotions get in the way of reasonable, r

When coming in to sign a new Lease Agreement, it is crucial that you take the time to read the Lease and any special condition clauses very carefully before signing. This is known as the Tenant Induct

Recently revised tenancy laws have been welcomed by organisations working with victims of domestic violence. The new laws, which will be introduced into Parliament during the first half of 2017, wi

Did you know that there is a free independent service on the Central Coast for local tenants needing advice or advocacy? The Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service (CCTAAS) is availab