Where to start with renovations
Reno tips from an expert to help turn your new house in your dream home. Not only can renovations make your life easier and lift a space but they can also add significant value to your home. It can be …
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Nail your rental application
Stand out from the crowd and ace your rental application with these tips. As rental vacancy rates shrink around the country and competition for properties heats up, your tenancy application needs to go above and beyond. Upgrade your application with …
On the move
Tips to make moving house as seamless as possible. Your finances are sorted, contracts are signed and the settlement period has finally come to an end which means it’s time to move into your brand new house. But moving can …
Rare slice of Australian political history for sale
IT’S HARDLY The Lodge but this modest home in Sydney’s west was owned by former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. Ray White Canterbury Director Manuel Roussakis is marketing the original four-bedroom home at 32 Albert St, Cabramatta which was owned by the Whitlams …
December success paves way for outstanding 2021
A STRONG December for the Ray White Group has ensured a busy start to the 2021 auction market. In the final chapter of 2020, the Ray White Group wrote a total of $6.1 billion in unconditional sales in December, up …
Six and out
RECREATE your favourite cricket highlights at one of these amazing backyards perfect for an amateur Australia Day test match. 37 Kettels Rd, Kirwans Bridge, VIC While most buyers will see a perfectly manicured lawn, the cricket enthusiast recognises 37 Kettels …
Top agent Leigh Grixti levels up
ONE of Melbourne’s top sales agents Leigh Grixti is excited to announce he’s joined Ray White to take his business to the next level. After four years operating in Melbourne’s west, centred in Aintree, Fraser Rise, Taylor’s Hill, Burnside Heights …
Far north QLD cattle station nets more than $7M
A 15,600ha cattle ranch named ‘Ellendale Station’ in Queensland’s Einasleigh has been snapped up by Moola Brangus Stud owners Bruce and Sandy Ryan. The Ryans bought the large scale cattle breeding station for around $7,500,000 through a private treaty sale …
Buying at auction vs private treaty
Once you’ve decided that you want to make an offer for a property there are two main methods to purchasing: auction and private treaty. At auctions you’ll be bidding against other potential buyers, will have to make fast decisions and …
Ray White Victoria & Tasmania caps off 2020
RAY White Victoria and Tasmania capped off 2020 with an all time record in December, as the market fired back to life after the extended lockdowns in Australia’s auction capital. Australasia’s largest network sold more than 1,210 homes for $840 …
Have the Kids got Cabin Fever?
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
Q & A with Lets Talk
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
A Truly Wonderful Neighbour
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
What is the value of great tenants?
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
What happens if your tenant does not pay their rent?
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
Knowing the rules of repairing and replacing appliances
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
How to ensure your investment property is a bargain and not a lemon
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
Why regular routine inspections are crucial
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
Why landlord insurance is becoming more important than ever
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
Is your investment property in best shape?
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
