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Tenant Tips - Filling out rental applications

If you’ve ever missed out to another tenant on a lease application, then you’re not alone. Competition can be fierce. It’s not uncommon...

How to increase the value of your investment property

Buying an investment property is one thing; making the most of it is quite another. The important thing to remember is that there are...

Q&A with Nicole - Neighbour Dispute

We have an issue with a neighbour that has become very confrontational with us about a fencing dispute, we have decided to just sell and...

Buyers ready and bidding

Buyers have been out in force in the market recently, ready to bid and ready to buy. We can report that at Belle Property Illawarra, we...

Strong auction clearance rates

We've seen auction clearance rates increasing over the past few weeks in Sydney as well as across the state - with the NSW clearance rate...

Top Tips for Tenant Selection

Tenant selection can be really tricky, especially for first-time landlords or if you have multiple applications on your property. Who...

Rental Market Update: March 2021

At Belle Property Illawarra, we are experts at leasing and property management and are focused on increasing rental returns for our...

Q&A - Gaining access to my investment

We have a rental property and our agent has had trouble gaining access to do their inspections. We’re concerned about the condition and...

Are you ready to downsize?

When downsizing from your home, feel prepared and excited for this next chapter in your life by considering these key factors. Years have...

36 Rosemont Sold at Auction

36 Rosemont Street in West Wollongong, a rare example of high-end contemporary style in a sweet 1950's skin, sold at auction last Friday...

How to time the property market to sell

Looking to sell your property? While you may not have complete control over when you put your home on the market, there are some timing...

Top tips for styling your lounge

Perfectly placed cushions make your lounge look great - here are some helpful tips on how to style your lounge/sofa

Could your biggest asset be sold off without your knowledge?

Could your biggest asset be sold off without your knowledge? The sale of a rent roll from one agency to another is something that the...

Towradgi Stunner Sells!

This stunning 4 bedroom Towradgi home has just sold this week. Built in 2018, 24 Cassell Avenue in Towradgi was crisp and cool in design,...

Understanding Strata

Buying an apartment can be overwhelming. There’s finding the right property, negotiations, mortgages and conveyancing. And then of...

What are buyers looking for?

Given the promising start we have had to the summer selling season, here we take a look at some of the key trends have identified from...

What does 2021 have in store?

After what was a tumultuous and challenging year, we now want to take the opportunity to look ahead at what real estate trends we can...

What can investors expect in 2021?

After what was a tumultuous and challenging year, we now want to take the opportunity to look ahead at what investors can expect from the...

Renting with Pets

Australia has one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world, and there are over 29 million pets in Australia currently....

5 things to consider at Open for Inspections

Building defects Although it’s best to leave building and pest inspections up to the experts, it is important to pay attention and look...

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