Make your spare room earn its keep
How do you make your spare room earn its keep? You need to decide what you want it to do from the start, then design and furnish accordingly. The post Make your spare room earn its keep by Authenticca...
View ArticleHow to: stay sane when your rented home is for sale
If you've been a tenant while the landlord is trying to sell the place, you'll know it can be a nightmare. Here's some tips to help cope. The post How to: stay sane when your rented home is for sale by...
View Article10 tips to green clean your bathroom
Cleaning - urgh! It's a chore that needs to be done, and let's face it, once it is the house looks great. But there's ways to get results without turning to nasty chemicals. Here's some tips for going...
View Article4 rules to know when your landlord is selling up
So you've found out your landlord is selling your rental home. As renters, it's something we all go through at some stage. Here's four rules to get you through. The post 4 rules to know when your...
View ArticleProperty terms M – Z
Get to grips with the terms you see along your property journey. The post Property terms M – Z by Peter Kouilzos appeared first on The realestate.com.au Blog.
View Article4 tips to make the most of your personal space
If you're renting, then there can be limitations on how much you can customise your living areas, and certainly more restrictions than if you own your own home. But that doesn't mean you can't claim...
View ArticleCommon household disasters (& how insurance can help)
We never know when something’s going to go wrong with our homes, but it’s likely that at some stage it will. Here's how, and when, insurance can help. The post Common household disasters (& how...
View ArticleYou’ve been approved for a rental home. Now what?
Congratulations! You’ve found the perfect rental property and your application has been approved. Now there’s just a few things you’ll need to do before you move in. The post You’ve been approved for a...
View Article9 damage free ways to add a personal touch to a rental
Are you getting frustrated living a permanent cycle of rental properties you can't decorate because your landlord is unable to let you paint or put holes in the walls? Here are a few ways that you can...
View ArticleHow to: survive living with parents as an adult
Many adults are choosing to remain in the family home for as long as possible to save money on rent while they save for a home or look for employment. These guidelines should make living at home as an...
View Article5 reasons apartment living is awesome
Living in an apartment or unit instead of a house has its perks. Here's some reasons you might want to consider the block life. The post 5 reasons apartment living is awesome by Carly Jacobs appeared...
View Article9 ways to spruce up a rental kitchen
While some landlords do put off kitchen maintenance because they're expensive to renovate there's still quite a few non-permanent ways you can give your rental kitchen a bit of a lift. The post 9 ways...
View Article7 ways to win over a potential landlord
Most people in the rental market get rejected from a property at some stage, and the landlord might not tell you why. We’ve nutted out a few essential tips to make sure you’re the lucky one who wins...
View ArticleRed lights for renters
Renting a property is exciting, but nerve wracking. Even if you’re on top of things, you can’t control everything and everyone. The post Red lights for renters by Carly Jacobs appeared first on The...
View Article2014: the year in property
How did 2014 fare when it came to property? We break down the view for buyers, sellers, renters and investors. The post 2014: the year in property by Peter Kouilzos appeared first on The...
View ArticleWindow security for your home or business
Windows are often the last thing we think about when it comes to securing a property. But they're such an easy target for intruders, they should be given just as much priority as the doors and alarm....
View Article9 reversible rental makeovers
If you’re going to be renting your home for the foreseeable future, here are a few adjustments and improvements that you can make without upsetting your landlord or damaging the property. The post 9...
View Article10 clever storage solutions for rental properties
If you’ve found yourself living in a rental property that lacks storage, you’re going to have to get creative or resign yourself to living with all your belongings in a pile in the corner of your...
View Article3 steps to get your bond back
It’s not that difficult to get your bond back: you just need to follow the correct procedures, take good care of the property and maintain a decent professional relationship with your landlord. The...
View Article6 ways to drastically improve your rental bathroom
Rental bathrooms can be pretty nasty. We’ve created a list of tips and tricks to make your questionable rental bathroom more habitable. The post 6 ways to drastically improve your rental bathroom by...
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