The Residential Tenancies Act is being reformed in 2025. Key reforms include: Landlords absorb bulk of interest rate hikes The Reserve Bank of Australia has debunked the myth that landlords are passing on increased mortgage costs to tenants, leading to unstainable rent increases. The RBA recently conducted a study using tax return data from Australian…Read More→
It is a legal requirement for a Landlord/Agent to provide a Condition Report to a tenant at the start of every tenancy. A Condition Report describes the condition of every room as well as the external areas of the property. Each room is broken down as follows: Walls Built-ins Doors Windows Screens Ceiling Light Fittings
Steve Arnold has over 37 years’ experience in residential property management. These days Steve uses his expertise to help landlords improve and upgrade their investments to improve their returns and increase the value of their investment. In 2020, our client transferred the management of his Charlestown Investment Property to us. At this time the property
You just don’t know when you might find yourself needing to relocate. In past years the rental market might have been seasoned, but not these days. The demand for accommodation is exceeding the supply. Make sure you register for the first open home. Make an effort to impress the agent/landlord. Dress neatly and be punctual.
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Arnold Property have managed this amazing property since 2021 with two very good tenants during that time. Whilst appraising this property we needed to consider how many properties were currently on the market for sale, there were many. Setting an accurate asking price was crucial. We were successful in achieving the average sale price of
Originally an area that was underwater at high tide, the area was slowly built up by ships dumping ballast and other reclamation work, which eventually saw an island grow out of the mud. Located 4.4km northwest of Newcastle’s central business district, the suburb is named after Lord Carrington, governor of New South Wales in 1887
Suburb Profile: Adamstown NSW Situated several clicks East of Newcastle’s CBD; Adamstown has slowly grown into one of the more sought after suburbs in Newcastle’s inner-district. The suburb’s origins remain similar to many others in the city, beginning as a large space for Mining housing. While being only a 10 minute drive to Merewether Beach
Boasting a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere providing an array of restaurants, retail, fashion and commercial outlets along with day-to-day services such as pharmacies, banks, florists, and hairdressers, Hamilton is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Newcastle’s central business district. Centred around Beaumont St, the main commercial precinct, Hamilton is bounded by the railway line in the
Bar Beach is a small, inner city suburb of Newcastle located 1.6 km (1.0 mi) southwest of Newcastle’s central business district. The suburb is named for the beach that extends along its eastern border. The beach is home to the Cooks Hill Surf Life Saving Club. Bar Beach is bounded by Darby and Brooks Streets
A small, inner-city suburb of Newcastle located 2.8 km (1.7 mi) southwest of Newcastle’s central business district, the suburb was originally part of Merewether. This history is reflected in the names of some of the suburb’s establishments, which was gazetted as a suburb on 17 May 1991. At the 2016 census The Junction had a
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