With the warmer weather approaching we shift our minds from staying warm in the comfort of our own home to venturing out and exploring our wonderful surrounds. With this shift comes a significant increase in occupancy of our holiday homes. Now is the time to look at the current presentation of your holiday property
Congratulations! You have just received a phone call from your Property Manager that your application has been successful. Moving is an exciting time but can also be a little bit daunting. How are you going to pack everything on time? Can you make it easier? With these smart tips you can: #1 Supplies: Get organised
Going to an open inspection for a rental home for your first time can be daunting. You may just be moving out of home, just sold your house or have relocated. To help you with a few FAQ’s we asked around the office and these are some of the hot tips the agents came up
Spring has Sprung, the sun is shining but wait…. If like the team here, you have not been outside as much as usual during the Winter period the sudden sunlight may be encouraging you (or showing all the areas that need attention) to do some Spring cleaning keep reading. Living on the Fleurieu, chances are
Building a home can be an exciting project to embark on, but there are many costs that are often forgotten about when building your first home. Most people forget to consider costs such as paying rent whilst building, council fees, and preparing the block of land on top of other financial aspects. Factoring in these
Understanding Stamp Duty in 2018 Buying a new home can be overwhelming especially for first home buyers as it is the largest transaction that most people will make in their lifetime. Working out how much tax to pay is difficult But what is stamp duty? Stamp duty is the revenue levied by states on
Adding outdoor lighting to your backyard helps to create the perfect atmosphere for entertaining all year round. Bring your garden to life at night and make your outdoor space last longer into the night. Lights can be used for more than just lighting up a dark space. Lights can change the mood, atmosphere and create
First impressions matter when it comes to selling a property. It takes time and effort to make a property really stand out, but it’s important to keep the end result, the best sale price, in mind. The way the property is presented can affect the level of interest and the amount of offers you receive.
Investing in property is smart, but some go into this journey with only some of the facts on the costs involved, and for some it’s those extra costs that stop them short of fulfilling their dream of owning property. So when buying a property, your savings or home deposit don’t always get you across the
The recent census showed that approximately 66% of those that live in our region, are renters. And while it’s normally a very straight forward process, there are times when it can become very unpleasant for the tenant, the landlord or the agent. At South Coast Realty, we make every effort to ensure that a rental