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Cohen Farquharson is Growing

Cohen Farquharson, one of Sydney's leading property management firms, is growing. ABOUT THE ROLE Prestigious Properties & Clientele Working with #1 Team in the Industry EXCLUSIVE Agency in Eastern Suburbs Are you passionate about real estate and providing exceptional customer service...

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How To Remove Household Mould

As the colder season approaches, it's important to monitor damp areas around your home for household mould. If mould is not removed, it can become toxic and cause health problems for tenants.  Regular vacuuming, dusting and cleaning in kitchens and bathrooms can help prevent mould. The earl...

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The Rules Of Renting

The Budget Rules of Renting ‍ The 30% rule Most renters follow the 30% rule, which states that 30% of your income should be allocated to rent. Aim for a percentage of about 20%, but 25% is also a good target to strive for. This may not always be possible on a low income, as average rents ...

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Apps For Moving Day

Top Apps for moving day ‍ Moving home is no small task. Things can run much smoother with a little bit of tech help. ‍ Here are six nifty apps to check out before moving day. ‍ DocuSign Having to deal with paperwork is one of the most frustrating parts of moving. There is a...

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Avoid These Moving Mistakes

Avoid these moving mistakes ‍ There is something strangely comforting about hearing how other people have messed up. The best thing about their mistakes is that we can learn from them! We've compiled a list of five moving mistakes from people who have experienced them and don't want you to...

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Setting Up Your Rental Property

Top Six Tips for Setting Up Your Rental Property ‍ Getting approved for a rental is often a relief and delight. Once you’ve been accepted, the real fun starts! The next steps are signing the lease, paying the bond, picking up the keys, and doing your condition report. Then there are t...

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Raising Rent? How to do it right.

The Residential Tenancies Act 2010 outlines the requirements concerning rent payment increases and it is essential for both you as the landlord and us as your property managers, to issue these increases to your tenants according to legislation. Here are the key points: Rent can only be increa...

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Is My Investment Working For Me?

The aim of successful Property Management should be to maintain and increase the value of the asset concerned, whilst obtaining the highest possible return on the capital invested. In the long run, these objectives can only be achieved by careful control of several factors.Consider the fol...

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SPRING STYLING TIPS WITH BRIELLYN TURTON

THIS SEASON’S MUST-HAVE DESIGN FEATURES With the Spring season well and truly underway, we sat down with the lovely Briellyn Turton, host of  ‘Australia’s Best House‘ on Chanel Nine, to find out her best tips for styling your space for Spring. Briellyn Turton&rs...

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Preparing your home for Spring - The Benefits of Spring Cleaning

Preparing your home for Spring Despite all the rain in Sydney at the moment, it's time to prepare your home for Spring. We have curated this list of spring cleaning tasks that are often forgotten or put aside. A thorough spring clean is crucial to making sure your home's air is healthy to breath...

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‘Definitely a landlords’ market’ The Sydney suburbs where rents have risen most

Sydney tenants are facing sky-high housing costs, with rental prices in some suburbs increasing hundreds of dollars a week over the past year. Median house rents in four in 10 Greater Sydney suburbs jumped at least 10 per cent over the year to June, according to the Domain Rent Report for the Ju...

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10 beautiful indoor plants that you’d have to try to kill

How to care for:  Orchids To care for orchids indoors, give them sufficient sunlight, water, fertiliser, and humidity. Water your orchids once a week during the winter and twice a week when the weather turns warm and dry. The size of your orchid container also helps determine how...

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Luxurious Ways to Decorate Your Investment Property to Maximise Rental Returns

Bathroom remodel → Simply, by remodelling your bathroom you can ensure all fixtures and plumbing are up to date and working efficiently. If you choose to utilize new features including recessed lighting and modern tiling and flooring, you can create a luxurious atmosphere. House plant...

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How To Make The Change To A New Property Management Service

Smart investors realize that outsourcing the management of their investment portfolio to a professional property management company is a wise decision. Nevertheless, investors may inadvertently make the wrong choice and find themselves dealing with an agency or property manager they find le...

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How Lease Renewals Can Be Beneficial For Landlords And Tenants

While the flexibility of continuing a lease agreement might appeal to some landlords and tenants, renewing thel ease has a number of benefits for both parties. At the end of a fixed-term lease, tenants and landlords have two options for how to proceed with the rental agreement - signing on for a...

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Case Studies: Warning Signs It's Time To Change

A low-service property management company displays numerous warning signs including bad communication, unhappy tenants, inexperienced property managers, overworked staff, and poor property management. As these case studies show, adhering to these warning signs and making the move when things aren...

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Exposing Property Investment Myths

There is lots of advice and information about investing in property which can be confusing, especially given the property investment myths out there. When you're looking to invest in property, the overload of information can be confusing. Here are four of the most believed myths exposed. ...

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What NSW rent bidding changes means for tenants and landlords

From 17th December 2022 real estate agents in NSW are no longer allowed to solicit or invite offers for a rental property that are higher than the price advertised.‍The aim, according to the NSW Government, is to assist prospective tenants secure a property in a tight rental market ...

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20 Important Property Management Questions For The Investor

Answer the questions below with either YES, NO, or UNSURE.   QUESTIONS 1. Do I have total peace of mind that my Property is being protected, preserved and properly maintained to the level I expected? 2. Am I achieving maximum returns on my investment? 3. Do I have high quality Tenants? ...

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Essential Appliances

Moving out? Here are six essential appliances you will need ‍ First time moving out of home? A new adventure awaits you, plans are made for your first dinner party, and it soon becomes apparent that you have a lot to buy. It doesn't matter if you are moving into your first rental or consid...

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What is a strata inspection report and why is it important?

A strata inspection report is a report that should be obtained by each investor of a strata-titled, community-titled or company-titled property, whether it is a residential or commercial property. The report is vital in that it details the actual and anticipated financial liabilities of the...

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Investment property tips to maximise your return

Investing in Australian property is a significant financial commitment, and you will want to ensure you are making the most of it. This can be accomplished by using a property investment depreciation schedule.   We will guide you through the ins and outs of depreciation, what a depreciatio...

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