Category: Articles of Interest

New Laws in NSW

With the new year, comes some welcomed new reforms which aim to stop the practice of underquoting. The amendments made to the Property Stock and Business Agents Act of 2002 will provide clarity for buyers and sellers, ensuring consumers are not kept in the dark and that agents are held accountable for transparency. Underquoting has.

Pink Ribbon Day

Newcastle Property Management has completed yet another successful “Pink Ribbon Month” in October, this time raising a fantastic $2,800.00 for breast cancer research. Pink Ribbon day is close to our hearts and our staff proudly helped raise funds through the selling of ribbons, merchandise and raffle tickets. We were pleased to present two beautiful hampers.

Landlords Insurance

Are You Really Covered? We are not insurance brokers or pretend to be, but unfortunately we do have to deal with insurance companies on an all too regular basis. The perfect tenant can suddenly change, as life events such as job loss, illness or a separation can affect them. This can lead them to default.

OFFERS OVER…..GOOOONE

REINSW Media Release – Underquoting law reforms passed The overhaul of underquoting laws will come into effect on 1 January 2016, after the bill passed the NSW Parliament yesterday (13 October 2015). The new laws will help clarify how agents should market properties, according to the Real Estate Institute of NSW. REINSW President Malcolm Gunning.

How To Get Ahead with Your Property Investment

Regardless of what property investment stage you’re in, starting out, reviewing or expanding your property portfolio, establishing clear and achievable goals is the key to success. Setting goals will give you direction and motivation, and the inspiration to keep working towards them. The shrewd property investor sets realistic goals, and then develops a clear plan.