Real Estate

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...

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...

Rentals Geelong

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...

Real Estate Agents

Trust in Geelong’s very own Homegrown Real Estate Agents

Real estate agency chains and budding real estate agents are popping up everywhere in Geelong. Boasting big smiles and even bigger promises every agent seems to have your best interest at heart. While we all would like to believe that you can trust those who you hire to work for you, we have seen time and time again just how empty some promises can be. The Fresh Property Management team are not...

Geelong Real Estate Agents

Five Inspection Tips for Renters from Geelong Real Estate Agents

Spring has well and truly sprung which means, if you’re in the market to buy or rent a new property in Geelong, you’ve got an exciting couple of months ahead of you! And with the Geelong real estate agents and property management help, your new Geelong home will be perfect. Do your research Before heading to the inspection or meeting with the  Geelong real estate agents, do your research about the...

Real Estate Agents In Geelong

How To Spot Good Real Estate Agents in Geelong

With a competitive housing market in Melbourne and Geelong, it can be tough to know which Real Estate Agents In Geelong to trust when looking for your next rentals. But luckily, there are some telltale signs that you should be aware of that will help guide you to choose helpful and professional real estate agents in Geelong. Firstly, you should be able to have regular, open and honest communication...

Real Estate Agents In Geelong

Tips to add Value to your Rental from Real Estate Agents in Geelong

It is important to make sure that your Geelong rental is up to date so that your real estate agent can get you the best possible rental price. But what your Geelong real estate agents may not tell you is that there are a handful of easy ways to add value to your rentals in Geelong. Real estate agents know that bathrooms and kitchens are a huge point of comparison for people looking for rentals in...

Geelong Real Estate Agents

Proposed Changes to the Victorian Tenancy Act may affect Geelong Rentals

As your Geelong real estate agents we like to keep across real estate news, and this week you may have seen that the Andrews Government announced they are proposing 130 amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act. The proposals will be put through the Victorian government this week and may affect owners of Geelong rentals. The proposed changes are of concern to Geelong real estate agents, the property...

Geelong Real Estate Rentals

What Property Investors Can Claim as Tax Deductible on their Geelong Real Estate Rentals

As your Geelong Real Estate Agents, we like to ensure our investors are claiming all the essentials on their Geelong rental property. Tax time provides Geelong investors with the opportunity to ensure they are maximising their deductions. As an investor, you are able to claim a wide range of expenses associated with your investment property. This also includes the fees you incur from us, your Geelong...

Property Manager for Geelong Rental

4 Signs You Need a New Property Manager for Your Geelong Rental

Tenants in Geelong have many choices when looking for houses for rent, which is why it is so important to have the best of the best when it comes to choosing a property manager. At Fresh Property Management, our real estate agents are on the top of their game. If you have an investment property on the market, here are four things to ensure that your property manager is working in your best interests. If...

Student Accommodation in Geelong

5 Ways to Attract Top-Quality Tenants for Your Student Accommodation in Geelong

It’s simple— the winning combination when it comes to getting top-notch tenants in your student housing is to have a well-maintained property in an ideal area at a great price point. Sounds easy, right? You might not have total control over price or location as a landlord, but by highlighting the best features in your share accommodation you can present yourself as the first choice in share...

Real Estate More Spacious

5 Simple Ways To Make Your Property Appear Larger & More Spacious

More now than ever, there is an increasing number of apartments and smaller units available for rent in the Geelong area. This means property managers and owners alike are being presented with the challenge of finding new and creative ways to make areas feel as spacious as possible and maximise what you have.  Trying to make smaller rentals in Geelong look large, inviting and appealing can be a...

Geelong Property

The Importance Of Finding The Right Property Manager For Your Geelong Property

When most people are looking for an investment property you think about things like area, location, the right neighbourhood and the look and style of the house. The idea of a property manager might be in the back of your mind, but finding one that you can trust is just as important! Every landlord needs to take the time and ensure they are finding the right property management company for them.  Not all...

Student Accommodation

What You Need To Know About Finding Student Accommodation In Geelong.

When moving to a new area to start university, finding the right accommodation can be daunting. For students, it’s always handy to know that the stress of renting and living in shared accommodation is taken care of, so you can focus on the important things. Making sure you’re living in right kind of accommodation to suit your needs and interests isn’t as hard as it seems, and learning to live with...

Real Estate Rent

Australian Rent Is On The Decline But Melbourne Is On The Incline.

Australian Rent is on the decline, but Melbourne is on the incline. As the cost of rent throughout Australia continues to drop at record rates, rent across the capital cities fell by 0.3% according to the latest CoreLogic Rental Index. The year-to-year drop is the steepest on record since the survey first began in 1996. Nationally, the average rent is at $483 per week, back to where they were in...

Renting Game

How The Renting Game Varies from State and Territory.

We may call ourselves the lucky country, but if you’re renter, it really depends on which state or territory you live in. That’s because here in Australia we have eight sets of rules for tenants and landlords, governed by eight different states and territories. Yes their are similarities, but all distinct in their own way, so being aware of these different tenancy legislations is crucial if you’re...

Property Prices

Falling Property Prices is Bad News

There is no questioning that housing affordability is a serious issues in Australia, when comparing home prices to disposable income we rank at + 9%. However, there are a number of solutions that can assist in addressing this issue. The protectionists argue that restricting migration would lead to less demand for housing and prices trending downwards. This sounds fine until you take into account the...

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