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Meet Anthony- One of Our Property Managers

June 7, 2023

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Meet Anthony! Anthony is one of our dedicated Property Managers here at Pat O’Driscoll Real Estate. When not at work, you will find Anthony spending time with his wife, kids and watching NBA. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🏀 Industry Tip: Stay prepared and organized with your paperwork when applying for a rental. Interesting Fact: “An interesting fact about me […]

 

Rebecca Trott Interview with Award Winning Interior Designer - Jackie Jurivec

June 7, 2023

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Transform your home with expert advice from award-winning interior designer, Jackie from Pretty on the Inside!

Quick Tip - Applications

June 15, 2022

Quick Tips Renting

In such a competitive rental market, take a look at our Quick Tips to set yourself up for success when searching for a new home!  Be on time to inspections – Often agents work alone and have other inspections scheduled so they cannot wait around if someone is running late. Be presentable at your inspections. […]

Quick Tip - Extra Occupants

June 15, 2022

Quick Tips Renting

If you have extra people moving into your rental property it is important that you let your property manager know – even if they are friends or family!  Your property manager must know who is residing at the property – even if they are your friends of family they still must be known. Any extra […]

Quick Tip - WINTER AIR-CONDITIONING

June 10, 2022

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Winter is here! Before you pack away the aircon remote, there are a few things you can do to maintain your air-conditioner to ensure it is in good condition when summer rolls back around! Keep the filters clean! Make sure that the outside unit is free from debris or garden growth. Ensure you test your […]

Quick Tip - Entry Notices

June 10, 2022

Quick Tips Renting

An Entry Notice is completed by the property manager/owner and given to the tenant to inform them of the property manager/owner’s intention to enter the property on a certain date. The property manager/owner can only enter a property for a valid reason and if the correct notice has been given. All relevant Entry Notice periods […]

Quick Tip - Routine Maintenance

June 2, 2022

Quick Tips Renting

Reporting routine maintenance is an important responsibility for tenants during their lease. Our Quick Tips help to ensure your maintenance is actioned as swiftly as possible: * When reporting maintenance please include full details or the problem, a brief timeline of events and any photos to you may have taken. * Be as descriptive as […]

Quick Tip - Dishwasher Care

May 26, 2022

Quick Tips Renting

There are a few simple steps you can take to make sure the dishwasher in your rental property runs smoothly during your lease: * Ensure that you are regularly cleaning the filter at the bottom of the dishwasher. * Run a clean cycle through the dishwasher regularly to prevent grease buildup in the pipes. * […]

Quick Tip - Bond Refunds

May 18, 2022

Quick Tips Renting

You can help the bond refund process run as smoothly as possible by following our Quick Tips. * Ensure that the RTA has your correct bank account details and forwarding address so that your refund can quickly be processed. * Be sure that the property is well maintained and you keep to the terms of […]

Quick Tip - Vacate Notices

May 12, 2022

Quick Tips Renting

It’s important that you understand the steps you need to take if you plan to vacate your rental property at the end of your lease. * The end date of a fixed term lease does not mean that you can vacate the property without notice. * You will need to give a minimum of 2 […]

Quick Tip - Rental Applications

May 6, 2022

Renting

To have the best chance of approval in a competitive rental market follow our quick tips: * Ensure all of your documentation is ready to go – photo ID & payslips to avoid processing delays. * Advise your personal and work references that you are listing them on your application so that they can complete […]

Quick Tip - Email Communication

April 27, 2022

Renting

Communication is key – especially with your property manager! We understand that life can get hectic and sometimes a quick phone call in the car might be all you can manage, however when possible an email is by far the best way to keep in touch with your property manager. * Be sure to keep […]

Quick Tip - Leasing Inspections

April 22, 2022

Renting

When you’re on the hunt for a new rental property the last thing you want is to waste time by missing inspection times. Follow our Quick Tips to make the most of your inspection times: * Make sure that you have booked into your inspection time through our website or realestate.com.au so that we know […]

Remember Rent Increases? They're Making a Comeback in 2019!

April 26, 2019

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Can’t fight market trends!  With vacancy rates decreasing and the local rental market clearly gaining momentum over the last few months, we’ve already begun to see rent increases and are preparing for this to become a market trend.  Whether you’re a landlord or tenant, rent increases will most likely aeffect you and your tenancy in […]

 

What Do Tenants Want?

November 4, 2018

Landlord Tips Renting

Did you know that adjusting or tweaking some areas of your home will change the target market you will attract?  Whether there’s a buzz about a low Vacancy Rate or if the properties are taking a little longer to rent in a slower Rental Market, it’s great to know what prospective tenants are looking for […]

 

2018 Half Year Rental Market Overview

August 29, 2018

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The first half of 2018 has welcomed a steady rental market with a consistently low vacancy rate in comparison to recent years. We saw some unseasonal tightening of the market through May and June which has carried over to the second half of 2018 and we anticipate an ongoing trend here. A snapshot of the […]

 

How green is your thumb?

July 27, 2018

Landlord Tips Renting

In a perfect world, we would all love our tenants to have green thumbs.  Sometimes this happens!  But this isn’t always the case.  To cover all bases, we recommend some hard-wearing plants which will still make your home look well presented, but at the same time will be low-maintenance and water-wise.  For those playing along […]

 

Rent Arrears

June 22, 2018

Landlord Tips Renting

  Even the best tenants can find themselves in the rent arrears trap if they fall into financial stress, for example, sometimes this can be caused by events such as loss of employment or a relationship breakdown. It’s important to begin every tenancy with the end in mind – ensuring your tenant understands what will […]

 

It’s Reno Season!

May 22, 2018

Landlord Tips Renting

Between Easter and the end of the Financial Year is the time when most investors tend to do their renovating.  No matter how big or small the repairs, it’s all about keeping your property maintained. If you’ve engaged a good property management service, they will provide recommendations and suggestions for upgrades, maintenance and preventative maintenance, […]