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Choosing your property manager
How to Choose the Best Property Manager in Brisbane? Considering that an investment property is likely to be one of your most valuable assets, it makes sense to take a little time to learn about and select the best manager for that asset. As someone who owns...
Choosing a Brisbane buyers agent
I speak to many people each week or are looking for a buyers agent. Some just call for an informal chat through their requirements and the process, others come armed with a list of specific questions they have taken from various websites. Having worked in this...
COVID-19 and your rental property in QLD
COVID-19 sure has thrown up challenges for individuals, families, businesses and industries. Although primarily a medical crisis, the economic crisis that has accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic is significant. With the world effectively going into lockdown, many...
Case study: Inner City Gem
“Queenslander style property had the perfect balance of old vs new, with it’s heritage inspired charm and modern finishes”
Case study: Great investment just 12km from CBD
“Thanks again for all of your help with the entire process. It’s been invaluable and I really appreciate it.” – P
Case study: Prime Investment on the Peninsula
“Very detailed property evaluation report, Respond to client’s phone calls & messages in timely manner, Very patient with client (knowing nothing about real estate), friendly staff” – C
Case Study – High Yielding Investment with Potential to Grow
The Project L&M were interstate investors looking for long term hold with capital gains being their main driver. They were on the hunt for a property in the Northern Suburbs of Brisbane, within 30km of the CBD and were open to the idea of minor cosmetic renovation...
Case Study – A Family’s Dream Home Come True!
The Project K&B were clients taking on the daunting task of selling up their lives in New South Whales and relocating to Queensland. With all the stress of selling their current property, finding schools and finalising work, the thought of having to negotiate and...
Case study: Sunshine Coast Family home on the canal
A great Sunshine Coast buyers agent case study: family sea change to a new home on the water.
Case Study – High yielding investment in sought after Northern Brisbane
The Project B was an interstate investor on a mission, looking for a property to buy and hold in the outer Northern suburbs of Brisbane. The objective of the project was to find an investment property with capital growth as the main driver, but also a property that...
Case Study: Location, Space and Loads of Potential
The Project M&L were interstate investors and previous clients of Property Zest, who were working on their third project with us! Their next purchase was to be an entry level property for medium to long term hold, that would provide positive cash flow and capital...
Case Study – Investment with endless opportunity in Brisbane North
The Project S&B were interstate investors looking to expand their property portfolio into QLD. They were looking for a property to buy and hold, that would provide them with positive cash flow, allow for steady growth with the additional aspect of development...
Pest control in your rental property
I had a frantic phone call recently from a tenant: "We have a snake in our toilet bowl! What do we do?" Well, that's a good question! Other than use your neighbour's toilet until the snake is gone, it raised a few questions around whose responsibility it is to...
Tips for buying a new property
Oh, it's exciting to buy something new! A new car, a new TV, a laptop. It's the same when buying a new house, new houses look and smell so fresh and clean and you know that you are the first person to use it, it's very exciting! There are a few traps, however, and...
Rental Property Bonds 101
Taking a rental bond from a tenant is an important security measure for a rental property owner. The taking and holding of a bond, however, is a highly legislated area and there are rules that must be followed. In this article we'll cover the main things you need to...
Property Zest: REIQ Buyer’s Agency of the Year 2019
We're pleased, elated, excited, giddy, ecstatic, over the moon (take this thesaurus away from us!) to share that Property Zest has bagged the coveted 2019 REIQ Buyer's Agency of the Year award. The announcement was made during the glitzy Gala night held March 16 at...
Air Conditioning in your rental property
Having an air conditioner in a rental property can be a great asset for rentability and maximising rental income. An air conditioner, however, is also an appliance that does require some maintenance. Undertaking regular annual maintenance helps to: Maximise energy...
Need help with just some of the purchase?
The main service that we provide for our clients is a full buyer's agent service, but not everyone want or needs to full enchilada! Partial Services Did you know what we offer many partial services that may suit you as a home buyer or an investor? In this article I'll...
Property Zest is REIQ 2019 Finalist!
We're taking a break from Case Studies and property analyses as we share this exciting news: Property Zest have made it to the finalist list once again for the 2019 REIQ Awards for Excellence. This year Property Zest nominated for three awards: Buyer’s Agency of the...
Smoke Alarm Compliance in your Rental Property
In this video we talk to Scott White from Glasshouse Home Safety to discuss smoke alarm compliance in your rental property, particularly the 2022 deadline for compliance with new legislation. If you have a rental property in Queensland, take note!...