Social distancing has had an impact on a buyers property journey due to the restrictions of travel and the traditional open home format. As they typically drive from one Open for Inspection to another, surely there is a better way. …
Do you have a case of the”lazies” during this pandemic, and feel like you’re lacking a little motivation? We quizzed some of our very best agents from around the country on a book or podcast that has inspired them …
DESPITE the COVID-19 pandemic, Ray White Upper North Shore Director and number one selling Principal David Walker has defied all the negative speculation, selling 18 properties for a combined value of $51,751,000 in July. “We’ve focused extremely hard on matching …
RAY WHITE Hobart and Ray White Glenorchy are set to come under the same umbrella as business owners Farzin Hesari and Nawwar Alshawi take over the capital city’s flagship agency. The new venture will absorb the Glenorchy business into Ray …
A LUXURY waterfront property in Auckland has sold for NZ$6,250,000 under the hammer at 407 Riddell Road (above) in Glendowie, just hours before the city moved into Level Three lockdown. The sale of the five-bedroom, four-bathroom home – that sold for a whopping …
Australian swimming royalty Susie O’Neill is selling her family’s riverfront Brisbane home of almost 19 years. The elite swimmer and eight-time Olympic medallist who is now on Brisbane’s Nova 106.9 breakfast radio show with Ash, Kip and Luttsy has listed her …
Picking the right soil for your plant can be overwhelming but knowing what kind of potting medium your plant needs will help take the guesswork out of choosing. Firstly, potting soil is a nutrient dense soil – the pro is …
Mimicking your plants natural climate and temperature is key to making sure it thrives. The majority of popular indoor plants will thrive in temperatures between 20 to 26 degrees. Any higher than that and they may wilt any lower and …
Sadly, plants can drown and many green thumbs agree that more plants are lost to overwatering than underwatering. The number one thing you need to remember to be a successful plant parent is do not let your plant get soggy …
DESPITE restrictions in Victoria, August’s auction results have remained steady after a record July for Australasia’s largest real estate group. This week Victorians face the first full week of Stage Four restrictions in which online auctions from anywhere but the …
Looking for some fresh ideas to entertain your kids? If so, we have the perfect activity book to keep them entertained for hours! Featuring colouring, puzzles and easy recipes for the kids to make, it will be fun for the whole family. You can download your copy via the link … Read more
45% of people will experience mental illness at some point in their lives and with everything that is going on in today’s world, maintaining a healthy mental well being is so important. Ray White Warrnambool along with Lets Talk see the importance of mental health especially during this time … Read more
As part of our community involvement here at Ray White Warrnambool we love hearing stories of people in our community looking out for others. Below is a story which was shared by a member of our community who would like to recognise an amazing individual who, by the simple act … Read more
Its often overlooked just how important it is to have great tenants. Not only does it promote goodwill within the community – there’s nothing worse than putting people into your home who upset the neighbours – but there’s a huge financial upside too. Here are 3 reasons to look after … Read more
So the big question – “what happens if your tenant doesn’t pay their rent?” “Rental arrears can impact the performance of your investment property and if not managed correctly, the relationship between a tenant and a landlord can turn pear-shaped very quickly. Balancing the fine line between acknowledging the sometimes … Read more
It is often asked to us by our Landlords to insert a special condition in the Tenancy Agreement, which states that in an event an appliance should cease operating during the term of the tenant, it will not be repaired of replaced. Such clauses are in fact in breach of the … Read more
There is a fine line between finding and snapping up an investment property bargain and buying a lemon. If a property is selling cheap, there is usually a pretty good reason why. Sadly, some things can really be too good to be true, and it is not always obvious to … Read more
When thinking of routine inspections, the general assumption is that the only reason they are carried out is to check up on tenants. But in reality, making sure a tenant is properly looking after a property is only one of the reasons inspections are carried out. One key purpose is … Read more
Becoming a property investor can be rewarding and as a landlord you expect some sort of financial return on renting your property. As with any investment there is some degree of risk, which can take a variety of forms. A good way for landlords safeguard against potential loss is to … Read more
What are the Four Types of Property Maintenance Although the days may feel long and dark, there is now only two months until spring begins. This is traditionally a time when savvy investors turn their attention to the condition of their investment properties and how they can be improved to meet … Read more