Recent fire damage in a Newcastle rental property.
It may, or may not, come as a surprise to learn that landlord’s insurance is not compulsory in NSW. By choosing to not pay for landlord insurance you may think that you are saving money, but it’s a false economy. Here at Walkom Real Estate, our decades of experience … Read the full post »
Rental affordability in NSW has become a hot issue and with a new Labor government in power, there are significant changes to the industry being considered and new laws being adopted. Demand for rental properties in recent years has surged, causing an increasing competitiveness in the market. One of the consequences of this cutthroat environment has been the … Read the full post »
As tax time approaches, Australian landlords are urged to be proactive in preparing their rental property expenses and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Recent reports indicate that incorrect returns have been rife among property investors, prompting the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to implement stricter measures. The ATO has issued a warning that there will be a crackdown on … Read the full post »
Newcastle’s median house price has increased by 9.8% to $661,501 for the year to December 20, as reported by CoreLogic .
Property prices in Newcastle have increased as demand for property has risen due to the following factors; a move to the city, as buyer are seeking an improved beach side or lake side … Read the full post »
Effective in 2020, the new laws for water, gas, oil and electricity usage measures are applicable to all existing and new tenancy agreements. The changes mean for example, that water usage can only be charged where a separate bill is issued by the supplier for water charges (i.e Hunter Water) for the supply and use of water … Read the full post »
It is with great pleasure that I report to you on what is already shaping up to be a year of new opportunity and great growth for our local and national Real Estate markets. I know it’s an early call – but I can quite confidently say we couldn’t be more ready for it.
I hope some of the identified factors below explain some … Read the full post »
Walkom Real Estate Property Management Newcastle.
If you have property in Newcastle that you wish to manage then contact our office.
Tenant selection is an important step when renting a property. Marketing the property is a vital process in securing a tenant. Hundreds of dollars can be lost in delaying a lease on your vacant house or apartment. We use all the available media … Read the full post »