If you’ve been considering renting out a house you own, or buying a house to rent out, you have things to think about. While owning a rental can be a good way to make some extra money, there are concerns that should be taken very seriously. You need to take a good look at the…
Articles by Jhai Mitchell
Jhai is the Internet Marketing Business Development Manager for Elders Toongabbie and Kings Langley. He has been consistently quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald and Real Estate Business online. Visit his blog at www.realestatesevenhillsnews.com.au
There is a debate in the world about the usefulness, and alleged obscene amounts of money earned by some professions. We are aware of the fact that real estate agents are not the most trusted professions in Australia. The Australian Reader’s Digest produces an annual list of most trusted professions. Here is where Real Estate Agents ranked in…
I hear many stories where some buyers have been gazumped and others who struggle to obtain the right information from the agent to submit an offer. We even have sellers who don’t trust their own real estate agent. All of these things and many other grey areas do not lead to the best result for…
Are real estate agents honest, do they bend the truth or are they just trying to do the job without being sued? Sometimes I wonder why real estate agents have consistently had a bad reputation over many years. In my experience of working for different real estate agencies I have come across the good the…
It is a common perception that real estate agents are not trustworthy and will do anything to get a deal across the line. First of all this is not true but because of this perception we are the most heavily legislated and most watched industry in Australia, with over five government departments keeping us in check. Most real estate agent’s although they won’t…
I have had some landlords ask me: “Should I sell my property to my current tenants? They have taken great care of the property and treasure it”. Though this may seem the rational thing to do, but will the tenants pay a premium price for your property? We will go into some pros, cons and the…
It is important to realise that listing your property for sale will probably be one of the largest monetary transactions you will ever be part of. When selling your property you should take it seriously and choosing an agent should be done carefully, so do your research. One of the biggest things to keep in mind is to…
Common sense may make you think that if a property does not sell, there must be something terribly wrong with it, right? Well that is a true statement to a point. In a strong market that homes are selling, there must be something terribly wrong with a home that doesn’t sell. But opposed to popular belief, it’s…
If you want to be a full-time renovator you need to be efficient and on time with your projects. I see many renovators not focusing on streamlining the management of the jobs involved. Just like a nail gun or Gerni, a good management tool and knowing how to use them can make all the difference when it comes to…
What we have found is that taking on these basic, inexpensive improvements, will help your property stand out from the crowd in a difficult market if you decide to rent it out or sell. In recent years, our State Governments have set up more residential tenancy authorities to assist with the rights of both the landlord and the tenant. When…