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Q&A - Open Home Presentation

I need some tips for open house presentation. All the properties I go to seem to be so beautifully presented. Our home is quite dated,...

How to get a home loan while interest rates are low

Despite the ongoing turbulence of 2020, record-low interest rates and government incentives are enticing increasing numbers of first home...

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...

What we've learnt from 2020

It's been a long 12 months, and while many of us would rather daydream about our next international flight and the possibilities of next...

Researching the market to buy

When beginning on your property journey, whether you are a first-home buyer or an avid investor, one of the fundamentals is to do your...

How's the property market?

While the Spring season is renowned as the strongest period for property transactions, 2020 has certainly created enough turbulence to...

Sustainability Sells

Sustainable homes are in demand among renters, buyers, and builders alike. Not only are eco-friendly homes better for the environment,...

We Ask: Could your biggest asset be sold off without your knowledge?

The selection of a property manager is as crucial as the investment selection itself; because ultimately this person is managing your...

Interest rates at a record low

Homeowners will hopefully see some further savings in the coming months after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut interest rates...

Premium real estate marketing makes first impression count for landlord

First impressions can leave a lasting impact on how people perceive your product, and no more so than when you are marketing your...

The Block's winning kitchen with Belle

Making changes to your home with the goal to sell? It pays to check-in with your local sales agent. And that’s exactly what the couple...

Sold by FaceTime inspection!

A stunning 4 bedroom home at 17 Eastern Avenue, Mangerton has just sold prior to auction, via a FaceTime inspection. The purchaser had...

How to prepare your home for sale

Hi Nicole, I’m getting ready to sell my home and am not quite sure where to start with getting the house ready. What do I need to do to...

Judging a book by it's cover - tips to boost your home's street appeal

WE’RE told that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but in the case of house-hunting, the façade of a property is one of the first...

Spirited bidding at Cordeaux Heights auction

LAST Friday evening a substantial six-bedroom home in Cordeaux Heights complete with indoor pool fetched $1.522 million at auction. The...

Embargo on Landlord Insurance Policies Lifted

During the first months of the COVID-19 outbreak, many Landlord Insurance companies placed embargos on new policies, to ensure they could...

Q&A - Material Facts

We have had an issue with our investment property in the past that we think might deter tenants from wanting to rent our property, do we...

Belle Advice: Our top 5 Property Management Tips

Taking the time to find the right Property Manager to look after one of your most valuable assets is time well spent. Engaging a...

Buying from a Zoom Tour? This client did!

It's no surprise that property market has faced some challenges since March, but this has promoted agents to look at new and innovative...

Belle Property agent first pick on The Block!

On channel 9's hit show The Block, contestants were recently tasked with selecting the sales agent that will be representing them for the...

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