What to look for in a virtual property inspection
While it might not be what you’re used to, inspecting a property virtually doesn’t have to be less informative or detailed than a physical inspection. Technology has improved and we’ve been using ingenious ways to conduct open inspections, from 3D virtual tours for listings through to a simple Zoom meeting, Facetime call or Facebook Live. […]
Buying a property during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown a spanner in the works of real estate, but it hasn’t cancelled buying and selling property altogether. While mass open home inspections and on-site auctions are now banned, and the process of buying a house has adapted to social distancing rules, the act of buying a property itself is still […]
4 ways to be a good landlord in a time of coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating major challenges for our residential rental system. The lockdown of businesses has meant an almost overnight loss of jobs or reduced hours for many Australian workers. Many tenants are struggling to pay their rent. While the release of a government package to help residential renters has been mooted for weeks, […]