The State Government has announced plans to ease restrictions in Regional Victoria, with a corresponding roadmap for easing conditions in metropolitan Melbourne. This month’s Think Property & Co blog provides a hopeful update on the local real estate industry’s current climate, and how we’re navigating the new season in a positive, innovative manner. As we […]
Another year bites the dust, and what a year it was! Welcome to Think Property & Co‘s December wrap-up, a reflection on all of the happenings within the property industry – and our team – in 2019. With the end of year fast approaching, we hope that your hard efforts are rewarded with a moment […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2017 was an interesting year in real estate, both locally and globally. Politically-motivated tragedy made global news and changed the way we conceive of the safety of our homes, first home buyers got their big break and ‘generation renter’ took centre stage. In this Think Property & Co Blog, we take a look back at […]
Hello and welcome to the final Think Property & Co blog of 2017! What a year it has been. As we plan for an exciting year ahead, we’re bringing you all the need-to-knows of property ownership for 2018. Vacant Residential Land Tax In a bid to address the housing supply shortfall in Victoria, the Government […]
Recently, a host of prospective rental reforms were announced by the Victorian Government in a bid to make the rental market fairer for tenants. Across 14 proposed reforms – addressing everything from notices to vacate through to tenants with pets – the Government are looking to renegotiate the leasing market as we know it. In […]
The Reserve Bank of Australia has released a research paper examining how life post-GFC has affected housing affordability for first home buyers. Despite the intimidating heft of this paper, the study is remarkably interesting and reveals surprising insights into first home buyers behaviours. This is a Think Property & Co blog not to miss! The internet is rife […]