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Even in a rental, you want to make your house a home. However, you can't make any major or permanent changes without your landlord's permission - which they may not grant. Luckily, there are a few ways to temporarily put your stamp on a property instead. 1) Accessorise, accessorise,  Read More

In small homes, it can be tricky to fit all the essential items in, let alone make space for your interests. Here are some tips for ensuring your hobbies always move with you. 1) Stay organised If your hobby creates a mess and overflows into other spaces, it won't work. Think about what sort of  Read More

Plants add colour to an apartment and bring a little of the outdoors in. However, if you're not known for your green fingers - try one these easy to care for varieties. 1) Mother-in-law's tongue We don't know where the name comes from, but this hardy indoor plant appreciates plenty of light and  Read More

The hot weather makes it difficult to stay cool at home. There are a few things you can to lower the temperature without resorting to air conditioning. Temperatures are beginning to soar, and it's time to think about how you're going to stay cool at home this summer without your bills going  Read More

Bring Christmas into a small space without having to rearrange the furniture. These easy ideas won't take long to make and spread festivity through the home. If space is tight in your home, working out where to put your tree and other favourite items might already be causing you a headache. Make  Read More

Changes to the rules around land tax in the ACT will impact investors who own multiple properties. Here's what it means for you. Earlier this year, the ACT's land tax liabilities changed, a move that affects anyone who owns property besides their family home. These new measures under the Land  Read More

Sustainable features can be a boon to an investment property's value. Here are some easy changes that can help you boost your portfolio. With any investment property, the biggest factors shaping its value are always going to be location, size and features. For landlords though, the location of  Read More

So are Australian properties getting smaller or larger on average? The answer means a lot to investors. The key metric for anyone investing in property is their return on investment and, when a property's total value is calculated in value per square metre, the footprint of a property shapes its  Read More

Do you have the right insurance for your possessions? It's an area you'll need to think about because you won't be included in your landlord's cover. If you're renting you'll want to make sure that your belongings are protected. However insurance can be a tricky area when you're a tenant, as a  Read More

Spare rooms can be tricky to make the most of. Here's a quick guide to help you really maximise this space and get it working for you. It's always great when you have a place that's large enough for a spare bedroom. After all, bedrooms are often a big chunk of your total floor space in any home,  Read More

There's a few easy ways for landlord's to increase their return on investment from a rental property. Here's three ideas to get you started. Return on investment (ROI) is key for every landlord, which is why it's important to always be on the lookout for easy changes that can help to improve your  Read More

Noise can be a problem for many Australian tenants - here's how to deal with a disruptive neighbour, so you can get a good night's sleep. When you're living in a strata title, or even in Australia's suburbs, sound pollution is a matter of life. It's normal to hear some noise from your neighbours,  Read More

Do you have the right insurance for your possessions? It's an area you'll need to think about, because you won't be included in your landlord's cover. If you're renting you'll want to make sure that your belongings are protected. However insurance can be a tricky area when you're a tenant, as a  Read More

Striking up a relationship with your neighbours isn't always easy, but it can really help you, and them, to feel more at home in your area. When you're a tenant, it can sometimes be hard to get to know your neighbours. If you've only just moved in, or if the property next door has changed  Read More

Winter's the perfect time to plan maintenance work for the rest of the year. Here's what to schedule throughout the coming months. With Australia currently enjoying the long winter nights, it's a good time for landlords to think about the maintenance work and non-urgent repairs their properties  Read More