It will take some time before we know the full effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the property market. Like everything else that's affected, which is largely all parts of society, it can feel overwhe

As the end of the financial year fast approaches now is a good time to catch up on all your paperwork and administration for your investment properties. And with additional time at home due to the

The last 12 months have been a rollercoaster for property prices in Australia. The record-low interest rate environment persists, with the RBA cutting the cash rate by a further 0.25% in its March

We’ve never experienced anything like COVID-19 in our lifetimes, and when faced with uncertainty, it’s easy to worry about your investment returns. So, whether you’ve been a property investo

Australia's household debt has increased rapidly over the last few decades. Driven by several factors including the rising cost of living, the ever- increasing price of housing, stagnant wage growth a

A case study by BMT Quantity Surveyors has revealed the additional deductions that may be available with a split tax depreciation report if you own your investment property with another person. Based

There are a lot of things you need to think about when you're a property investor such as maintaining your properties, vacancy rates and repairs. But, what else could you be thinking about at a hi

It's a new year, and with that often comes a renewed sense of motivation and inspiration. For many people, it's also a time of year where work may be quieter than usual, and you've got more downtime

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