In order to find good tenants, property managers must ensure that both the outdoor and the indoor areas of the rental unit are in perfect shape during Summer.

Don’t have enough space in your new property? As small spaces are a part of rental issues, why not learn, how to make the most of your rental space, you have in your property.

Do you know why the roof is considered most important during construction? It is the first line of defense that protects you from environmental hazards. Apart from giving a curb appeal to your building, it gives you a comfortable space to stay. Roofing style has evolved from years. The trend is changing now from conventional roofs to sustainable roofs.

Learn how to move house without stress. Follow these 6 steps to get through without losing anything of value, avoiding meltdowns and keeping your sanity intact.

Building a smart home today is not as intimidating as it was ten years ago. Create a smart home by simply replacing traditional gadgets with appliances and accessories like smart lights, bulbs, advanced security systems and more.

Is your room is too warm? Did you know that your roof could be the problem? A solar-powered roof ventilator might just be the answer to making you comfortable.

Most new real estate agents don't make it past their first year. How can you stay afloat in your first year as an agent without losing time and money

In 2018, there has been a lot of debate around technology disrupting the Australian real estate industry. Here are the top-most real estate tech trends that are taking 2018 by storm.

Do you have a small garden and you want to make the most out of it? By combining different landscaping elements you can make your garden look more spacious.

Did you know that your bathroom holds many germs? Cleaning it isn't a fun task and you might end up making many blunders during the whole activity. While it's important to keep a bathroom clean, many people assume this and end up getting infections and other related diseases. You can maintain your bathroom and enjoy your shower by avoiding the following mistakes.

Trying to find a renter to fill a property is hard enough. As a property manager there are many elements that need to come together in order to be able to find the right type of tenants to a property. To sell a product to it's prospective renter, it's essential to write an engaging property listing to ensure success in engaging the right people and satisfying your clients requirements. Writing a property listing seems pretty straight forward right? The Bricks+Agent guide to writing a property listing will help you market any property to the right audience.

Investing in properties is one of the best investments you can make in life. But like any other investment, it is essential to do your research before investing your hard earned money. It is a common misconception that property investment always offers you good returns. You need to consider many factors while investing in a real estate. Here are 5 tips to reduce stress while buying your first investment property.

Too often, potential home buyers make the decision of choosing a rental property from it's curb appeal. Yet, outdoor areas and landscaping is always underdone or overlooked. Impressive and attractive landscapes can add more value to your home. The best time to start cleaning your outdoor areas is a month before you plan to list your home for rent. Doing this will give you enough time to get everything looking perfect and will also remove the impression that you have made last minute changes.

While you're busy working on your craft, you still need to have consistent work and the ability to run your business successfully. Sure, you might have your own systems in place, but there's an easier and more effective solution to help you manage your teams, customers and jobs so you can start seeing results and growth in your business. Here's 4 reasons why the Bricks + Agent onboarding experience for service providers is the best in driving success.

Mandatory maintenance is something that defines the property management industry today. However, things like whether the property’s portfolio is well-maintained or not is something that is questionable. The reason why most real estate agencies are planning to, or already have streamlined their maintenance processes, is ultimately to imrprove their clients' overall satisfaction with their business. Although maintenance is quite beneficial and important for rental properties, it can keep your staff bogged down and start to affect your business, if managed ineffectively. How will you deal with property maintenance tasks? Thanks to the simplified property maintenance system developed by our team at Bricks+Agent, maintenance and repairs at rental properties are a breeze to complete. Here’s how it will help:

Majority of the time its small but consistant issues that reoccur in real estate agencies daily. Whether it’s the lack of maintenance on properties, high turnover of the staff, or simple lack of communication, there's a way to help ensure your clients don't pack up and move on.

It’s often said that the bathroom can make or break a sale. So if you can make your buyers fall in love with this room, there’s a good chance they may be sold on the entire property. But why are bathrooms so important? Apart from the obvious washing facilities they hold, a bathroom is a much utilised room by friends, relatives and other visitors. The state of your bathroom says a lot about you, so it goes without saying that people want a stylish one that’s going to impress. Taking into consideration that a smart bathroom renovation can add considerable value to your home, it’s worth thinking about giving yours the wow factor.

Heating and air conditioning are two of the most important features for your home - making sure that your family is suitably warm in Winter and comfortably cool in Summer. We come to rely so much on air conditioning that it can be a real pain when it breaks down, and it’s Murphy’s Law that it will happen on the hottest day of the year. So knowing exactly who to call, and how much you’ll pay, can save you a lot of stress. If you have a reliable local air con repair service, you can have the system up and running before everyone melts into a puddle. Even if your air conditioner is working fine, it’s a good idea to start making enquiries now so you’re not faced with astronomical charges if the unthinkable happens. As you’ll see, not doing your research about air conditioning repairs can leave you seriously out of pocket.

Being a property agent isn’t an easy job. There are a multitude of tasks that you are responsible for. It is only natural for you to overlook a few things. Unfortunately, more often than not, it is trust accounting. Here are 5 common trust accounting mistakes that property agents often make.

As a professional property manager, one of your main roles includes proper tenant screening. To maintain the proper standards and laws, here is how you can go about the screening process.

In 2018, there has been a lot of debate around technology disrupting the Australian real estate industry. Here are the top-most real estate tech trends that are taking 2018 by storm.

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Considering all the time and money you pour into your property, choosing a rental property manager is crucial. Have you asked candidates these questions?

Choosing good tenants is not an exact science, and oftentimes, tenancy applications are refused for a variety of reasons like bad credit or bad references.

Before choosing between managing your own property or hiring a professional property manager, landlords should decide whether saving money is worth the effort.

Nowadays, if property managers want to be ahead of the game in real estate management business, they must focus on offering instance services on mobile devices.

Each property management agency may charge different property management fees. A complete guide on everything you need to know about property management fees.