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The Winner Is… Kellie Andriessen!

We are absolutely delighted Kellie Andriessen, our Property Management Team Manager, has received the prestigious Tim Anderson OAM Residential Property Manager award in the REINSW (Real Estate Institute NSW) Awards for Excellence. This award is for outstanding achievement by individuals in residential property management. Recognising exceptional industry achievement, these highly regarded industry awards are the.

New strata laws to increase transparency

Whether you’re buying a strata-titled property for a home, or for investment purposes, they are often an attractive option; generally, they are less expensive than similar sized freehold properties, are often low-maintenance and some communities have some great shared amenities including swimming pools and gyms. Many enjoy these benefits; indeed, according to the Australasian Strata.

How the ATO data-matching program expansion impacts you

Last year, the ATOs announced it was investigating landlords through its data-matching program for the 2021-22 to 2025-26 financial years. In a recent notice to tax professionals, the ATO said the property management data matching protocol has recently been extended; software providers are now required to give details of rent and expenses for residential rental.

Why a house with more bedrooms may be a better investment

Insights from CoreLogic’s recent report, – which analyses housing market performance segmented by the number of bedrooms – highlights a growing trend among Australian renters; a shift towards properties with more bedrooms. Potentially reflecting a trend of share houses or multiple family households, the report reveals there is an 8.7% rise in rent for houses.

A new way of finding finance

There’s a new ‘finance provider’ kid on the block! With soaring property prices and stringent lending criteria, finding finance, either through the big banks, or through a broker may be challenging for investors and first-time home buyers alike. This is why Social Funding, a concept developed by the company MyBrix, has been developed. Social Funding.