2019

From the Family Home to Student Housing – How to Transition into Share Accommodation in Geelong.

A smooth transition from living at home to living into real estate rentals, share or student accommodation requires patience, understanding and a whole lot of communication between you and your new housemates.  Unlike the no-pressure comfort of living at home with your family, you will have to familiarise yourself with different ways of co-existing with different types of people, which usually means...

Four Benefits to Downsizing your Rental Property in Geelong

If you have ever found the property market too difficult to navigate because you can’t seem to find your ideal home in the ideal location, it may be time to re-adjust your expectations.  While moving to a smaller home is often seen as ‘downgrading’, here are four of the many positives that come with downsizing to a smaller rental property in Geelong.  Your savings will thank you  Possibly the...

How ‘Rentvesting’ can help you break into the property market.

It’s no secret that house prices in Melbourne are on the rise. And, despite the slight dip in the market earlier this year, home prices in Geelong have increased by 1.6 per cent in the last three months, and are set to continue to increase into the new year.  With house prices and a subsequent need for rental properties on the rise, there is no better time to be a property owner in...

How a Property Manager Can Help Attract Good Rental Tenants.

So you have an investment property and that is step one done and dusted. You have taken the time to make this property into a home and you have paid for your property to be listed on all of the right sites and in all of the big magazines and papers. Now what?  Getting quality tenants in your rental property is a lot harder than just posting an ad where all of the other houses for rent in Geelong are...

What to do if you are unhappy with your share accommodation in Geelong.

Moving out of the comfort of your family home and into student share accommodation is a big change. It might have been a relief to move away from your annoying siblings or controlling parents, or you could miss them terribly and crave the familiarity of living with family.  Even if it takes some getting used to, living with someone your own age with similar interests in share accommodation can be a lot...

How to be your property manager’s first choice for rentals in Geelong

Taking the first step towards applying for a rental property can be overwhelming as a first-time student renter. The rental market has become increasingly competitive with tight vacancy rates and rents rising in big cities like Geelong.   Students can often feel left behind in the rental race because they are new to the system and that can be intimidating. At Fresh Property Management we want to make...

Three Things a Good Property Manager in Geelong Should Have.

It takes years of planning, saving and hunting before we can call ourselves homeowners. It takes even more commitment and strategy to become a rentals property owner. Owning and managing multiple properties requires skill and experience. So why risk mismanaging your assets when you can hire someone to do it for you? A property manager is your properties best friend. Finding the right property manager...

Why you Should Invest in a Property Manager for your Rentals in Geelong

Perhaps you just bought a new house, or you are finally able to take the step towards renting the property you have been developing and renovating. Congratulations! This is a very exciting time for you. With a lot of prospective revenue to be made it is important that you do not risk making silly mistakes that can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars when dipping your toes into the world of...

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Make Your Tenants Feel at Home in Geelong

Living in a rental property can often make tenants feel like they are in limbo, pensively waiting for the next move in someone else's home. That is why it is very important to encourage your tenants to feel at home in your rentals in Geelong. Living in a home, even if it is a temporary real estate rental, should be comfortable, inviting and above all else, homely. After all, the more...

How to Make Your Property Stand Out in Geelong’s Competitive Market

Entering the property market is exhausting, taxing and often overwhelming. It becomes especially overwhelming if the property you have listed and are trying to sell or rent won’t budge in the market. Being a successful real estate agent in Geelong is competitive. As a result, choosing the right Geelong real estate agent for you and your property can be very daunting. Renting or selling your home...

Navigating the World of Student Housing in Geelong with your Property Manager as a Landlord and Tenant

The world of student housing and share accommodation is difficult to navigate without the support of a dependable property manager. Successfully balancing properties, rent and the personalities of tenants can often become too difficult. Having a property manager manage share accommodation benefits both landlords and tenants in many ways, creating a harmonious renting experience for all involved. If...

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