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10 Things That Will Turn Buyers Off Your Home

What turns buyers off? Understanding what potential home buyers look for can help maximise your chances of selling your house. Follow these tip for selling.
September 3, 2024
5 min

10 Things to Look Out Before Signing a Lease

Signing a lease is one of the most critical parts of renting a home. There are many things that tenants need to consider before signing a contract for any property. If you are looking to find a property to rent, the following tips will serve as your best guide before signing a lease.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Top 10 Habits That Will Make You a Successful Property Manager

Just started in the property management business? Or struggling to become successful as one? If you are trying hard to become a successful property manager, here are 10 habits that you must start practicing today.
September 3, 2024
5 min

8 Signs You're a Great Property Manager

A great property manager goes beyond these basic responsibilities. Follow our list of top signs and habits of excellent property managers.
September 3, 2024
5 min

10 Factors You Should Consider Before Choosing A Property Manager

Do you have multiple properties that need renting? You might need the help of a property manager, but before diving straight into an agreement with one there are multiple factors you should consider.
September 3, 2024
5 min

8 Common Kitchen Problems And How To Solve Them

The kitchen is probably the most used room of the home. Unfortunately, kitchens tend to have the most problems, and they could end up being a disaster.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Property Manager? Keep In Mind These 7 Tips When Preparing For GDPR

Personal data is any information related to an identifiable and identified individual. From the person’s name to contact, to date and time, to the energy level, a personal data everything. If you are a property manager, here are the seven key points to keep in mind when preparing for GDPR.
September 3, 2024
5 min

8 Awesome Ideas to Improve the Curb Appeal of Your Rental Property for a Great ROI

First impression counts a lot! To make your clients fall in love with your property and give the highest possible value for the same, pay attention to its curb appeal. Here's some low-cost ideas to improve the curb appeal of your rental property and earn a great return on investment (ROI).
September 3, 2024
5 min

7 Rental Trends You Might Face In 2019

Rental property trends change with time, and property managers need to be aware of both current and future trends. With the new year just around the corner, new trends in the rental market are likely to appear in 2019.
September 3, 2024
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Updates to Inspection Manager – July Release

September 12, 2024
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Updates to Inspection Manager – August Release

Introducing Our New App Features!
September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Check Out Our Latest Updates For January

This release sees new updates that will help you with even Faster Report Editing via the CMS, with the new Area Level Thumbs Up for marking conditions and an improved reporting functionality to Load Reports Faster. Let us know what you think of these new features!
September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Check Out Our Latest Updates For March

September 12, 2024
3 minutes

Edit Layout via Report Editing

September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Follow-ups for Tenant Assisted Inspections

September 16, 2024
3 minutes

How To Edit Inspection Report in CMS

September 16, 2024
3 minutes

How To Bulk Close & Send Routine Inspections

September 16, 2024
3 minutes

Bulk Send Tenant Assisted Inspection Requests

September 16, 2024
5 min

Rental Improvement Projects That Pay Off

Rental property improvements need to strike a good ratio between cost and value. Here are some rental improvement projects that will yield a high return.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Rental Market Analysis – How To Conduct It Successfully?

Rental Market Analysis (RMA) is a must for property managers. Gain insights into the market and prepare for current as well as future opportunities and challenges. Without these valuable insights, life as a property manager will be an uphill battle.
September 3, 2024
5 min

How to Renovate Your House on a Budget

Find out how you can renovate your house on a budget. it is important to do your research, to be on the lookout for discounts, and to stick your plan.
September 3, 2024
5 min

4 Secrets To Renovate Your Kitchen On A Budget

The kitchen is the heart of the home. If you have to renovate your kitchen on a budget there are plenty of cheap makeover tricks you can use to boost your kitchen
September 3, 2024
5 min

How to Remodel Your House for Less than $2,000

Whether you are looking to sell, to lease, to host an event, or just to improve your quality of life, we help you remodel your house for less than $2,000.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Real Estate Tech: Now And Then

Property investors must always pay close attention to the technological advancements and collect new data to be relevant in the real estate industry.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Real Estate Agent Commission: How Much Should You Agree To Pay?Your Blog Post Title Here...

Commission is a fee that is paid to agents. Real estate agent commission varies in Australia so its best to do research when choosing an agent to sell your home
September 3, 2024
5 min

7 Most Effective Real Estate Marketing Strategies And Ideas

Competition is fierce in real estate & you need to choose marketing strategies that expose you to many potential clients. Follow our 7 effective strategies
September 3, 2024
5 min

9 Questions to Ask a Property Manager Before Sealing the Deal

Considering all the time and money you pour into your property, choosing a rental property manager is crucial. Have you asked candidates these questions?
September 3, 2024
8 minutes

Streamlining Maintenance Requests: A Guide for Property Managers

As a property manager, one of your most important responsibilities is to keep your properties well-maintained. Whether it’s fixing a leaky tap, replacing a broken appliance, or addressing a more significant issue, maintenance requests are an integral part of your job. However, with everything else going on in your day, managing these requests can quickly become overwhelming, leading to delays, miscommunications, and dissatisfied tenants. In this blog, we’ll explore how you can streamline your maintenance requests and issues to make your job easier and keep your tenants happy.
September 11, 2024
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7 Tricks For Streak-Free Window Cleaning

Most people have no idea on how to clean windows streak free. This is a daunting task because getting rid of those random lines is difficult. However, it is still possible to achieve clear windows with a perfect outside view if you master a few tricks. Below are the items you need and how you should clean them.
September 11, 2024
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How Much Does Steam Cleaning Carpet Cost?

The steam cleaning carpet cost is determined by the size of the carpet. However, the average price is approximately $35/hr. If your carpet has stains that are hard to remove, you might be charged as high as $40/hr by your carpet cleaner. Some experts charge $85 for a regular carpet cleaning job which involves sterilisation and deodorisation to get rid of all stains and spots. A carpet cleaners cost per job is approximately $126 for their services. However, prices may vary. Below are a few reasons why carpet steam cleaning rates may vary.
September 11, 2024
5 minutes

How Much Does Roof Tiling Cost?

The appearance of your roof speaks much about your home. An attractive roof gives an impression of beautiful rooms inside that house. Roofs tiles can make a house look elegant and decent. However, most people believe that roof tile prices are not pocket-friendly. That is not true. Get more information below about this.
September 11, 2024
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How Much Does A Roof Restoration Cost?

A worn out roof destroys the aesthetic appearance of your home, making it look old and boring. Algae and mold may also build up on the roof. In such cases, you may feel that you have no option but to replace it. However, you could replace it and get back the attractive look of your house. But what could be the roof restoration cost? Find out below how you can compare the quotes. Roof installation involves every activity that restores the attractive appearance of your roof and makes it water-proof.
September 11, 2024
5 minutes

How Much Does A Roof Replacement Cost?

A leaking roof exposes your home to various health risks other than tarnishing the attractive appearance of your house,and undergoing future replacement and repairs might be a bit costly. Renovating your roof is something that you might consider doing if it is damaged. It is also crucial to know the roof replacement costs and preparing in advance. From this article, you will be able to find out the available roofing materials on the market, who can install them and how much it would cost you.
September 11, 2024
6 minutes

Roof Painting Costs in Australia

In Australia, the average costs of a qualified roof painter’s services are around $40/hr. The costs of materials and paint are not included in this sum. Depending on different aspects of the project, a roof painting professional can charge anywhere between $30/hr and $55/hr. While any roof painter will be able to offer you an estimate quote, the actual costs of your project will be determined after the specialist makes a thorough inspection. After the inspection, the painter will take different aspects into account in order to offer you an accurate price.
September 11, 2024
5 minutes

How To Make Your Pool Safe With Proper Fencing

Do you have safe swimming pool fencing? With summer on the way it’s every pool owner’s responsibility to make sure your pool is safe for children, whether your own, a visitors or a neighbours. Young children like to go exploring and you never know when one will end up in your backyard, and in the worst case scenario, your pool. If you’re unclear about the rules around pool fencing and think you need to get yours checked, keep reading for more information.
September 11, 2024
5 minutes

How Much Does Installing a Ceiling Fan Cost?

There are many advantages to adding a ceiling fan into the interior design of your home besides their main function of cooling off a room. Having this type of fans in your home can reduce your energy costs, can provide comfort, and can be a stylish lighting source. Standard ceiling fans are usually quite cheap but must be installed by a licenced electrician who will respect the Australian standards and procedures. For a standard fan installation, professional electricians will charge on average about $77 per hour. If the job is straightforward and simple, they might charge less. On the other hand, if the installation is complicated, the electrician’s rate can be as high as $80 per hour. Overall, for a complete fan installation, a homeowner should expect to pay between $200 and $400. If the homeowner installs several fans, the cost per fan installation might be reduced. Although installing a ceiling fan is usually a straightforward job, there can be certain tasks and aspects that can influence the costs and the rates of the electricians. These are some of the most common things that can influence the ceiling fan costs:
September 11, 2024
5 min

The Top Responsibilities of a Property Manager: A Comprehensive Guide

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.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Tenant Screening: Everything Professional Property Managers Need to Know

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.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Smart Real Estate Tech Trends of 2018

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.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Rockend MRI partners with Bricks + Agent in Australia and New Zealand

Maintenance Plus powered by Bricks + Agent is deeply embedded within Property Tree.
September 3, 2024
5 min

9 Questions to Ask a Property Manager Before Sealing the Deal

Considering all the time and money you pour into your property, choosing a rental property manager is crucial. Have you asked candidates these questions?
September 3, 2024
5 min

When Do Property Managers Refuse Tenancy Applications

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.
September 3, 2024
5 min

The Pros and Cons of Managing Your Own Investment Properties

Before choosing between managing your own property or hiring a professional property manager, landlords should decide whether saving money is worth the effort.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Why It’s Important For A Property Manager To Be Mobile

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.
September 3, 2024
5 min

What You Need To Know About Property Management Fees

Each property management agency may charge different property management fees. A complete guide on everything you need to know about property management fees.
September 3, 2024

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