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Q&A with Nicole - Pool Compliance
Q. I am getting ready to sell my parents’ house, it has a swimming pool that was completed about 15 years ago and I’m concerned it...
How we increase rental returns for our landlords
At Belle Property Illawarra, we are experts at leasing and property management. Our team of highly adept agents rent simple studios and...
Looking back at the 2021 market
2021 was a milestone year for the Australian property market. Demand has far outstripped supply and driven prices to record-setting...
Thinking of selling in summer?
AS the holiday season fast approaches the perception is that the real estate market tends to slow down, that just might not be the case....
5 ways to freshen your home style up for Summer
Summer is on its way; the days are warmer, the gardens are in bloom, and the feeling of new beginnings are well and truly in the air....
Selling in a seller's market
A seller’s market describes a market where demand exceeds supply, or in simple terms where there are more buyers than sellers. Signs of a...
What does APRA's new rule mean for you?
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced that future property buyers will have to prove that they can repay...
Your checklist for preparing to sell.
It’s essential to put your best foot forward when selling your property. While you cannot change things like location, size, or views,...
Why are routine inspections important?
Detailed and thorough routine inspections are a crucial part of a tenancy, and allow us to identify and address any maintenance/repair...
Your Auction Options.
As of 11 October 2021, In-Room Auctions will be permitted to go ahead once again. The NSW Government’s COVID-19 safety plan says that all...
A new home for Christmas?
If you have been thinking about finding a new home in time for Christmas, you might want to start looking seriously – because there are...
$5m record sale in Bulli
Darren Kay, Principal of Belle Property Illawarra recently broke the record for the highest sale in Bulli, just weeks after also setting...
Let's look at the rental market...
Over the last month, we have seen lockdowns continue, an increase in average sales prices, as well as strong auction clearance rates; but...
Record-breaking sale in Towradgi
6 Marine Parade, on one of Towradgi’s most sought after streets (which rarely come to market) has sold at online auction this month for a...
Top tips for selling this spring
There is a buzz throughout the real estate industry when spring rolls around, and despite the restrictions currently in place, we are...
Premium marketing makes first impression count for landlords
First impressions can leave a lasting impact on how people perceive your product, and no more so than when you are marketing your...
How the restrictions affect Real Estate
As we continue to navigate through the current period of lockdowns and restrictions, please know that everyone from our office is here to...
5 things to consider at quick inspections
Under current restrictions, property in Greater Sydney can only be shown to buyers via private, one-on-one appointments. Although there...
Strong online auction results
With the health orders continuing throughout July and traditional methods of purchasing a property at auction still prevented, we have...
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