Think Property & Co on Agent Ethics and Kick-backs
As with any industry, the real estate category is populated by expert professionals who comply with the letter of the law. Unfortunately, it also features ne’er-do-wells who are focused solely on income, customer service and ethics be dashes. Such behavior has created a negative reputation for an industry which – overall – is focused on […]
Reducing Real Estate’s Environmental Impact
In our efforts to make buying, leasing and selling #BetterForEveryone, Think Property & Co have switched many of our processes to a sustainable paperless system. We recognise the value of improving our environmental footprint and encourage those in the real estate community to join us by implementing everyday changes that will help save our planet. This […]
Tenant Reference Checks
At Think Property & Co, our real estate specialists go the extra mile to ensure that physical safety and asset protection is a priority for tenants, landlords and agents alike. To minimise risk and improve outcomes, we recognise the importance of conducting thorough and accurate tenant reference checks. This TP & Co blog explores the […]
Fully Furnished or Vacant: What Does the Market Want?
So you’ve a great, centrally-located property – one you’ve furnished carefully in your own unique style. The time has come for you to lease this property out: so should you attempt to lease it fully furnished, or is vacant the better option? Making the important decision to lease your investment property fully furnished or vacant […]
Everything You Need to Know About Property & the Victorian State Budget 2019
The Victorian State Budget 2019 features several wins for property investors, owner-occupiers and first home buyers. Addressing issues of combustible cladding safety and redevelopment plans for ‘priority precincts’, the latest Think Property & Co blog unpacks everything you need to know about the State Budget – including a solar panel rebate program that’s accessible to […]
Communal Living – What’s Not Okay?
As Australian capital cities continue on their vertical trajectory, more and more of us are adapting to apartment living. But living in such close proximity to our neighbours can create a noisy dilemma. In today’s blog, Think Property & Co delve deep into communal living and ask what’s really not okay when it comes to […]
Think Property & Co’s Guide to Long-Term Leasing
2019 is set to be a big year for landlords and tenants in Victoria. The amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act mean that longer leases and four-legged tenants could soon be a reality in more properties. In today’s blog, Think Property & Co unpack the essence of long-term leases, and the impact they have on […]
Vroom, Vroom: How Does Parking Affect Property Demand?
Many of us rely on our cars to get around, but how much do we rely on a parking space as part of our digs? Investing in a property with a parking space could mean the difference between hundreds or thousands of rental dollars each year – providing you buy in the right place. In […]
Think Property & Co on When to Make Improvements to Your Investment Property
As a landlord, it can be difficult to know when it’s time to make improvements to your rental property. When your asset is tenanted, it might seem an invasion of privacy to carry out improvement works – but of course, you want to avoid lengthy vacancy periods. In today’s blog, Think Property & Co explain […]