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A new First Home Buyer scheme has been launched
The ‘First Home Buyer Choice’ scheme has recently been announced and is effective immediately. The scheme now offers first-home buyers a...
Landlord insurance matters: don't be caught without it!
As a property investor, having Landlord’s insurance is essential. As well as covering your home or apartment against natural disasters...
What to look for in a suburb.
We've all heard the mantra “Location, Location, Location”, but what are the real suburb features you need to look out for when purchasing...
How to curate your curb appeal this spring.
When it comes to buying property, for many people their first impressions of a home count for a lot. Many potential buyers will ‘drive...
Belle Illawarra celebrates at the Belle of the Ball Awards!
On Monday 22 August, Belle Property celebrated the accomplishments of its national network at its annual award ceremony held at Sydney’s...
Q&A - We can’t buy until we’ve sold
We want to make an offer on a bigger house we like but we can’t buy until we’ve sold. How can we move forward? This is a common scenario...
ATO to focus on investors and sellers this tax time.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced its key focus areas for this tax time, and two of the four areas identified relate to...
Northsea breaks new ground in housing for social good
Today the NSW Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes, Anthony Roberts, NSW Land and Housing Corporation CEO Deborah Brill, Housing...
Introducing Belle Verified ✅
Selecting a tenant can be a difficult decision. A good tenant can make your investment property a positive, stress-free experience. A...
Tax deductions for landlords
There are a lot of expenses that homeowners and property investors need to shoulder in the ongoing use and maintenance of their homes....
What tax deductions are available for homeowners?
Whether you're a homeowner or property investor, owning real estate can have its benefits come tax time. There are a lot of expenses that...
Property yield and return explained
When thinking about purchasing an investment property there are lots of factors to consider, not least of which is how such an investment...
How has the market changed since the start of the pandemic?
It's been a long 2 years since Covid-19 first hit the scene in 2020, and while many of us would rather daydream about our next...
Is autumn a good time to sell?
Spring is traditionally considered the most fertile selling period of the year, with buyers enticed by thriving gardens and warmer...
Leasing Results for March
We've had some outstanding results from our property management team this month, here's a brief overview of some of the standouts! 1/16...
Your Vacate Checklist
Are you vacating your rental property soon? Completing your vacate clean can be a daunting prospect, but it doesn't need to be. With a...
Preparing your home for a storm
With the current storm and flood warnings in place, it's crucial that you prepare your home and property as best as you can to prevent...
Preparing for your photoshoot
Preparing your home for a photoshoot can be a big job, and knowing where to start is half the battle. Working with Belle Property...
Leasing Results for February
We've had some outstanding results from our property management team this month, here's a brief overview of some of the standouts! 704/27...
How to maximise your investment property's income.
Whether you’re looking to buy your first investment property, renting out your family home, or growing your portfolio, it’s important to...
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