Whether you’re keen to gain some independence, or your parents are nudging you out the front door, you’re now embarking on your first venture into the world of real estate renting! Preparing to rent your first home can be exciting, overwhelming and at times a little scary, so we’ve decided to help you out with […]
When selling Fairfield real estate in a competitive market it’s important to take advantage of every open house, and view every inspection as an opportunity to introduce your home to its next owner. We all know that first impressions count; and so it is with houses too. By implementing these 5 easy staging tips you’ll […]
A common question we get asked by investment property owners is whether or not it is a good idea to furnish their rental property. Furnishing your rental property does seem to offer some benefits – you can charge higher rent and you may be able to get extra depreciation allowances. But whether or not furnishing […]
In this day and age many of us are expected to be experts at everything. Expert parents, experts at technology, health, cooking… everything! When it comes to property, it’s the same story – you’re expected to make decisions like an expert when it comes to buying, selling, investing and renting. To help make things easier, […]
If you’re a real estate investor, it’s likely that you’ll understand that a residential rental property will experience a vacancy at some point or another. While you shouldn’t expect a property to have a zero percent vacancy rate, it’s important to have an idea of what a ‘reasonable’ vacancy rate is for the current market, […]
For those about to invest in real estate, you may be confused about the differences between positive, negative and neutral gearing. Each gearing option can be profitable for different reasons, so it is important to understand how each works before deciding which option will be the most suitable for you. Here is a […]
Professionals Fairfield would like to say a big congratulations to our local “Christmas on the Pros” winner, Rebecca Andreata of Cabramatta West. Last year, Professionals Real Estate Group played Santa and gave away 90 Christmas hampers to families all throughout Australia. With everything that happened last year, such as floods, cyclones, fires and […]
Now that everyone is starting to wind down for Christmas and New Years, we thought it might be nice to take a moment to reflect on the year that’s been and extend you our warmest greetings for the festive season and a safe 2012. First, we’d like to thank our clients who make our […]
Flipping property is definitely not for everyone, and it shouldn’t be entered into lightly. There are a number of things that can go wrong, but if done right, it can be wonderfully rewarding. Flipping property is generally more of a short term gig, but requires a lot more hands on management on your part. […]
There’s been a bit of talk lately about whether or not it is better to sell a home by auction or by private sale. One isn’t necessarily better than the other and the way in which you choose to sell your home will likely depend on a number of factors such as the time […]