With interest rates at record lows and the banks easing their restrictions on lending we are seeing more new investors coming to us for advice every day. One of the biggest stressors for all landlords (seasoned and new) is vacancy periods. Here at Goulburn First National Real Estate our Property Management Team consistently maintains a
So you’ve bought your first investment property and decided to become a landlord – congratulations! What an exciting time for you! But what now? Property investment can be challenging at times, and if not executed properly, have dire financial implications. The team at Goulburn First National Real Estate have put together their top six tips
In partnership with the Salvation Army’s Annual Christmas Appeal, Goulburn First National will be assisting in their initiative to help local farmers and families in our community who are doing it tough this festive season. This year we ask that when you’re doing your weekly trip to the supermarket that you purchase a few extra
1. Pound the pavement It’s time to stop scrolling and start strolling! Property websites are great and pictures tell 1000 words – but some pictures hide a lot and there’s only so much you can tell by researching online. Now is the time, if you haven’t already to start booking some appointments and going to
This month our Property Management team attended the First National Property Management Conference on the Gold Coast. The conference ran over two days boasting a number of industry experts and trainers. Our team have all returned with many ideas to implement which will assist in providing the best service to our landlords, tenants and tradespeople.
Some people say there are no buyers around in the holiday period. This might apply to some agents. Who knows!? But it does NOT apply to us!!! At this time of year we find that many families realise that they have outgrown their home or have a change in job and need to relocate. If
Over the past decade, real estate agents have replaced expensive newspaper ads with expensive Internet ads. Real estate agents love a motivated vendor. One of the easiest ways to get the home sellers motivated is to have them invest in a multitude of products before the campaign begins. However, any marketing expense during your sales
The selection of the selling agent is usually decided upon from an interview and/or a sales proposal process. Whether it’s an interview or a sales proposal that you are using to determine your agent, neither actually shows the agent in action. Agents are fully rehearsed with scripts and dialogues to ensure a slick presentation when
On the weekend of the 2nd & 3rd November we saw yet another successful turnout for Cancer Council’s Relay For Life. This has been our 4th year supporting Relay For Life & we are so proud to be a part of it. This year the committee announced that 33 teams & 307 people registered. Outstanding
The banks have been asking some interesting questions in the wake of the banking royal commission. With banks tightening their criteria for lending to Australians, brokers have reported asking more personal questions. Pro Solution Private Clients associate director Jodie McKeown, along with her colleagues, has begun warning clients that some of the questions banks are
