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It is critical that all rental premises meet all health and safety requirements, particularly concerning smoke alarms. The article highlights come of the new requirements with respect to smoke alarms. The Fire and Emergency Services (Domestic Smoke Alarms) Amendment Act 2016 (Qld) commenced on 1 January 2017 and imposes additional obligations on property owners/managers with regards to […]

Autumn is upon us and with the change of season comes the promise of cooler months and relief from the notorious February heat. Autumn is a strong time for real estate- gardens are flourishing, temperatures are great for inspections and properties are generally looking their best.   If you are interested in selling your property, autumn […]

Thinking about switching real estate agencies? Watch Elevate’s Paige Browning as she highlights 4 areas we focus on when we receive a new property to manage. Review the lease and the ledger– we want to make sure that property owners have appropriate protections in place and that the tenant’s rental obligations are paid up to […]

Moving to a new house is one of life’s most stressful events.  To assist you in this process, we have put together some simple tips to help you create a stress-free move. Create a moving box Before you even get started, create a dedicated box that you can take from room to room with all […]

____ Street appeal is priceless As they say in the classics, you only get one chance at a first impression. Make an honest appraisal of your home’s street appeal (or get a friend’s opinion) and make a list of what needs doing. Those first glances can make all the difference. Weed the path, mow the […]

It’s a brand new year. Chances are you’ve probably made some resolutions…Why not add one more to the list? It’s time to get more organised around the home! Like many new years resolutions, if you don’t have a plan the chances of success are fairly slim. Thankfully we’ve got just the solution for you. Here’s […]

Christmas. It’s the most wonderful time of year… We buy more, eat more and unfortunately, waste more. For those of you who are looking to go a little greener this Christmas (and not in the Grinchy way), here are some of the best sustainable gift ideas for the home this festive season! Not only are […]

With school holidays, Christmas and the New Year right around the corner, it’s important to make sure you’re keeping your property a priority amidst all the festive chaos. Now is the perfect opportunity to check on your investment property. Here are a few things to run by to ensure this festive season runs as smoothly […]

Life can be frantic enough without having to slave away in the garden. Sometimes you just don’t have the time or energy to care for prima donna plants, especially if you’re not exactly a green thumb. Well, lazy gardeners, this one’s for you. Spring has well and truly sprung, so now’s the perfect time to […]

Just in case you didn’t get the memo, spring is here and that means one thing… Time to dust off the old cleaning gloves and get started on those pesky jobs you’ve been avoiding all year!   Now, before you let all of the dread sink in, rest assured that with a little bit of planning, […]