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03/04/2023

Moving house checklist: key considerations when moving

Moving house can be a busy time, often requiring plenty of careful planning and physical labour. Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, sea- or tree-changing...

24/03/2023

Rental crisis: How to find a home in a tight market

Tenants are struggling to find a home in Australia’s competitive rental market, and experts say the only way to succeed is to be fast and efficient during the application process.

17/03/2023

How clean does your rental property need to be when you move out?

The rules around rentals are different in each state, but they tend to be largely similar when it comes to cleaning standards.

28/03/2023

Landlords looking to increase your rent? Learn how to negotiate a better price

With the reserve bank increasing rates for a historic 9th time in a row, landlords across the country are starting to feel the pinch. This ultimately flows downhill to their tenants if they are renting out their place.

03/03/2023

Do Tenants Need Contents Or Renters Insurance?

Insurance for tenants is often overlooked. Just because you don’t own a house, doesn’t mean you can’t protect your valuables. So where to start?

24/02/2023

Why the ongoing interest rate rises matter for Aussie renters

A searing ninth-consecutive interest rate climb has been imposed as ballooning inflation continues to threaten the rental market. On the 7th February 2023, The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the nation's official cash rate by 25 points to 3.35%...

20/02/2023

Australia, we have a rent inflation problem

CoreLogic’s latest monthly chart pack shows that “annual growth in rent values has re-accelerated” with rents nationally up “10.2% in the 12 months to December, a new record high”, driven in part by “growth in unit rents across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane...

30/01/2023

Seven reasons you should use a utility connection service

If you’re moving into a new place, there are a million things to keep in mind, and a million more that you’re probably forgetting. Here’s seven reasons why using a utility connection service like ours will lighten the load and improve your moving experience.

17/02/2023

7 Tips for Moving in a Week or Less

Moving is a time intensive process. Ideally, you’d have a month or so to plan, and a couple weeks to pack and clean. In reality, many of us have found ourselves moving in a week (or less!)

30/01/2023

Renting with Pets

Pets are the best life companions. Pets show you unconditional love, and help boost your mood after a long day at work. In this article, we will break down some common questions you may have if you are a pet owner or looking to own a pet in the near future.

02/02/2023

Australia’s housing crisis is self-inflicted - We need four reforms to reverse it

How is it that in Australia, one of the richest countries in the world, we have a housing crisis where hundreds of thousands of renters can’t afford a roof over their head?

30/01/2023

DIY Rental Renovations

Renters may think there are rules forbidding changes beyond temporary fixes: Don’t paint, don’t make holes in the walls, and don’t do major renovations.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:15 AM

Thinking of a Sea-Change

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Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:57 PM

Bond Refunds Explained

Understanding the process of refunding your rental bond can be complex and complicated.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:57 PM

Help with Bonds

Have you found your dream dwelling? Secure it by paying the deposit and rental bond. But

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:18 PM

New Year and New Intentions for Renters in 2022

The start of a New Year usually means the new year’s resolutions start coming to mind.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:09 AM

9 Cheap And Easy Ways To Tizz Up Your Rental That W...

Renting a property usually mean you can't really make big decor changes. Before you

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:14 AM

Moving House Trends in Australia

People move house for many reasons. Mostly people move for a job, family, education,