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February 2012 Newsletter
01 February 2012
Prime Properties Update Protecting your Investment from Rental Default Open Homes Insurance and Security New Floodplain Mapping for Queensland Property: A Beginners Guide Monthly Statistics read news item »
Property: A Beginner's Guide
31 January 2012
There's plenty to think about before becoming a property investor. Source: National Features PROPERTY prices have been a bit battered in the past year, yet building a real estate portfolio remains a burning ambition for many Australians. For those of us who are yet to dabble in property investment, there is plenty to think about before getting started. LOCATION The re... read news item »
NEW FLOODPLAIN MAPPING FOR QUEENSLAND
31 January 2012
The largest floodplain mapping initiative in the State’s history – built on the latest technology and supported by both new and historic data – is under way, according to Premier and Minister for Reconstruction Anna Bligh. Normal 0 false false false EN-AU X-NONE X-NONE ... read news item »
Rental residential property booming
31 January 2012
Landlords are able to pick and choose tenants who tick every box, leaving many single parents and self-employed people struggling to find a home. HOUSE prices might be sluggish, but all signs are pointing to a booming rental market this year, with long queues at inspection times and tight vacancy rates. but high rentals and shortage of properties means landlords are able to pick and choos... read news item »
OPEN HOMES INSURANCE AND SECURITY
31 January 2012
A new concept of insurance and security specifically designed for open home inspections, was recently launched by well-known real estate industry figure Peter Kelaher. Kelaher approached Channel Nine about using his new service during The Block 2011 and the producers were quick to engage him, believing that it added real value for visitors during it’s open inspections. The Founder an... read news item »
Protecting your Investment from Rental Default
31 January 2012
The housing market may be slow at the moment, by the rental market continues to tighten, with low vacancy rates driving increased rental yields across the country. Vacancy rates have remained below equilibrium levels of 3 per cent across most of Australia’s cities over the past financial year and are averaging only 1.8 per cent nationally with vacancy rates in Brisbane’s CBD at just ... read news item »
New smoke alarm campaign launched
31 January 2012
The Queensland Government and the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service launched a $600,000 campaign in early October aimed at reminding Queenslanders about the importance of smoke alarms, particularly photoelectric alarms. The campaign will consist of a mail-out to every Queensland home and post office box as well as advertising. Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts s... read news item »
December 2011 Newsletter
01 December 2011
The December 2011 Newsletter will be Prime Properties last hard copy Newsletter to be posted with all EOM financial statements. All future Newsletters will be available here on our website as they have been previously. Things don't always go to plan Festive Season Fire Safety Think child safe for windows and balconies 10 tips for choosing the BEST location ... read news item »
Electric hot water system replacement
28 November 2011
Hot water systems are one of the highest single energy users and greenhouse gas contributors in the home. To reduce the carbon footprint of households, electric hot water systems are being phased out all over Australia. The phase out refers to electric resistance hot water systems only. An electric resistance hot water system is the most common form of electric hot water system. These syst... read news item »
Death during a tenancy in QLD
28 November 2011
When a tenant dies the RTA has new rules in place for managing the rental bond. A representative of the deceased tenant needs to provide the RTA with written proof showing their authority to act for the person who has died. RTA Claims Team Leader Julia Swanson said there are 3 ways proof of authority can be provided. "An executor of the will can provide a copy of a Grant of P... read news item »