With housing affordability in sought-after areas, a continuing challenge in Australia, people continue to rent their dream home while they either buy somewhere else (rent-vesting) or save to buy a

Gardens are a great feature to add  to  a  property.  Not only does it give a home curb appeal and create a sense of tranquillity in a backyard or courtyard, but it can be another feature that

If any of your investment properties are at risk of termite infestation, there are things you can do to protect your property proactively. The best way to prevent termites is by first understanding wh

It's almost the end of another financial year, and that means tax time is coming. To make your tax time go smoothly and maximise your return, it's important to get organised now to save any administra

Ensuring your property listing looks attractive to prospective tenants is a key part of leasing your property quickly. While it may seem like an extra expense, getting your property professionally sta

There are lots of things to remember when you're a property investor. From interest rate changes to the ups and downs of property prices, it's important you remember a few key things to maximise the v

In recent years, the concept of rentvesting has grown in popularity as property prices around inner-city suburbs grew rapidly. For example, you may have wanted to enter the property market close t

Depreciation is often overlooked when it comes to the deductions you make each year at tax time. It's easy to do given depreciation is a non-cash deduction. On average, in the first financial year

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