The buzz for first home buyers come January 1 is that thanks to the first-home Loan Deposit Scheme they might just get onto the property ladder sooner – and...

Most of us care about presenting our home in the best possible light, but things like shabby paint and overgrown gardens won’t just put guests off – they could disappoint...

What is a Property Appraisal? A property ‘appraisal’ is an estimate of the likely market value of your property by a qualified real estate agent, based on their expert opinion...

Alliance Partner, BMT Tax depreciation says that while many property investors consider location, purchase price and vacancy rates when contemplating an investment property, depreciation is often overlooked. Depreciation can help unlock...

  As you slog away, saving the deposit for your first home, it’s difficult not to get excited when new government incentives are announced. From the First Home Owner’s Grant, introduced...

When the Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison delivered the 2017 – 2018 budget, there were winners and losers as usual. But for those about to take their first steps into the...

There is no perfect time of the year to sell a property, so forget what you’ve been told about the need to have flowers blooming and bees buzzing in order...

For most investors, choosing the right property is a big decision. There are many factors a potential investor will think about prior to making a purchase. Astute investors will consider...

Even though building and pest inspections are usually the responsibility of the buyer, do you know about the benefits of taking care of these as the seller? Doing this in...

Despite the fact that around 62% of Australian households have pets, it can still be difficult for pet owners to secure themselves a rental property, so much so that some...

With winter now upon us, First National Rayner Real Estate’s Principal Marcus Rayner is reminding both home sellers and tenants to be winter smart safe. From checking smoke alarms, electric...