It may be cooling down but it might be a great time to check your pool barrier safety level. With approximately 30 plus children a year being impacted by backyard swimming pool accidents, causing drowning or injury, it is time governments stood up and delivered severe penalties and awareness for non-compliant pool owners, barrier installers and barrier manufacturers. One of the most significant problems we see here in Australia is that the ...

FIRST home buyers will be able to save for a home deposit faster by salary sacrificing into their super fund from July 1. On top of existing compulsory super contribution, individuals saving to buy will be able to put a total of $30,000 into their super, or $15,000 maximum per year. Couples can put in a total of $60,000. Another measure that could free up more family homes is enabling downsizers over the age of 65 to make a ...

This is a question all real estate agents would get asked from time to time from a potential client wanting to list there property and for most the alarm bell's might start ringing. Commission fees do vary, most agents don't charge a flat rate more often it is a fixed or variable percentage of the sale price. Some agents will also negotiate an incentive structure or staggered fee, which means there’s a clear benefit for both the seller and...

Here are 3 ways a pre listing building and pest inspections can help home sellers. • First, you receive an independent, expert opinion as to the current condition of your home. Many of you have been living in your home for a while, and have been handling basic maintenance issues as they occur. But, having a qualified inspector go through your property and prepare a detailed report will provide important information regarding major and/or minor...

Experts agree that you’ll never be able to stop a truly dedicated burglar from breaking in. Fortunately there are a number of simple ways you can make your house more secure. Have you burgled your own home lately? Ask yourself how you would get inside if you were locked out. Try thinking like a burglar. A thief would start by looking at the front gate. Is there a dog? Will high fences or shrubbery offer cover while you sneak...

We where lucky enough to have an editorial on our business and published in our local real estate property guide which is a free fortnightly guide which you can get a copy from numerous outlets across town or get it now online view it by clicking here. The Geraldton Property Guide is the most comprehensive guide to Geraldton real estate. With sales, rentals and home opens in one convenient publication. Read below the excellent ...