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Are You A Good Tenant?

September 4, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

If you are searching for a rental property to move into, the question ‘Am I a desirable renter?’ might not have even crossed your mind, but it should. A good landlord will go out of their way to find desirable tenants.

A desirable tenant is someone who has a proven record that they are financially responsible and can take care of the property and follow the rules of the lease agreement.

Remember, if you are a tenant and are searching for a rental property and it sparks your interest, then it is likely that other people will feel the same about it. Make yourself stand out from the competition by going through this checklist below:

• Consistently paying your rent on time and having a good rental payment history.
• Adhering to the terms and conditions of your lease agreement.
• Treat the home as your own, with respect and care for the property.
• Maintaining the property, keeping it clean and tidy.
• Communicate with your landlord and report any issues promptly.
• Have good quality references – previous rental history is best.

A glowing rental history will make you stand out against other applicants and will have landlords keen to have you as a tenant. Quite often, great tenants are rewarded in small ways by their landlords as they are keen to keep you in their property.

For more information regarding becoming a tenant, or completing rental applications, please contact the Property Management team at Century 21 Central West. Servicing Forbes, Parkes and Eugowra.

Our Gal – Kaitlin Turner

September 4, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Kaitlin Turner

What school do you go to and what do you like most about it? The school I attend is Forbes High School, I like the supportive environment and the atmosphere.

What is your favourite subject at school and why? My favourite subject is Legal Studies, because I enjoy learning about crime and the different types of laws.

What makes you laugh the most? My group of friends.

What is your dream job? My dream job was to become a personal trainer. I had dreamt of becoming a PT since I was 14, and I became fully qualified on my 18th birthday this year.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? If I had a superpower it would be to become invisible.

What is your pet hate? My biggest pet hate is people who chew with their mouth open.

If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why? If I could live anywhere in the world I would live in Queensland, I would live there because there are beautiful beaches.

What is your favourite thing about Spring?

September 4, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Ken Masters: The weather.

Natalie Robb: Everything, being outside, all of the flowers, It makes me happy.

Renae Sims: Nothing, I get hayfever and the magpies are out swooping in Spring.

Be Seen @ Aussie Croquet

August 28, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

There was a great turn-out for Tuesday’s Aussie Croquet.

President of the Forbes Croquet Club, Elvy Quirk.

Lyn Simmonds and John McCullagh.

John Job and Vince Roberts.

Great Presentation Pays Off

August 28, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Spring is only a few days away and it is a popular time of year for many people to sell their home.

First impressions are lasting impressions. If they drive by and get the feeling that the property is appealing, they are more likely to want to book an inspection.

Great presentation can add thousands as it helps people imagine their new lifestyle and brings out strong feelings and emotions, which leads people to be inclined to pay more.

If buyers see the property needs repairs and maintenance or a massive clean-up, they are naturally going to offer much less.

The main thing is to have a clean and tidy property, regardless of the age of the house.

The next step is to declutter. You want people to be able to envision themselves and their furniture in the home.

It is also a good idea to fix any small things that need attention such as torn window screens, doors that don’t open and close properly and leaking taps.

Many people are paying professionals to style their home. This is becoming more popular. It depends on the circumstances – if the property is vacant, the property sale price and client’s budget and the target market!

Remember your home is going to be all over the internet, so you want it to look fabulous! We work with you to make your home look its absolute best so we can get the best price for you!

If you would like find out more, contact the team at Century 21 Central West.

Our Bloke – Connor Greenhalgh

August 28, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

What school do you go to and what do you like most about it? I go to Forbes High School. I like how you can build a relationship with your teachers, they are supportive and always willing to help.

What is your favourite subject at school and why? My favourite subject at school is metalwork, there is never a dull moment.

What makes you laugh the most? One-liners, from movies.

What is your dream job? My dream job is to be a physiotherapist.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? To be able to fly.

What is something you are really good at? Winning Kahoot but I still can’t catch Ms Jackson.

What is your pet hate? I hate when people chew with their mouth open.

If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why? I’d live somewhere warm, with a beach because it looks like a nice lifestyle.

Land Acquisition On Just Terms

August 21, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

With the State Government seeking to acquire land either by negotiation or resumption in our area, it is worth considering the law relating to this.

The NSW Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act, 1991 was introduced to prevent land resumptions without compensation. Section 55 of the Act provides the heads of compensation:

a. the market value of the land on the date of its acquisition,
b. any special value of the land to the person on the date of its acquisition,
c. any loss attributable to severance,
d. any loss attributable to disturbance,
e. the disadvantage resulting from relocation,
f. any increase or decrease in the value of any other land of the person at the date of acquisition which adjoins or is severed from the acquired land by reason of the carrying out of, or the proposal to carry out, the public purpose for which the land was acquired.

Some of these heads of compensation might not apply in each case, but the first step would be to get a registered land valuer, who is familiar with the Act, to provide a comprehensive valuation report on these heads of compensation. It is important to remember valuations are opinions and valuers often differ in how they arrive at their valuation.

You will also need a lawyer to advise you and undertake the legal work involved. It is worth noting that loss attributable to disturbance includes legal costs, valuation costs, financial costs, stamp duty, mortgage costs and more.

Compulsory acquisitions are a very complex area and you may need our help. For further information contact us.

Rental Bonds

August 21, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Today I would like to share some information with you regarding rental bonds. At the beginning of a tenancy, we ask the tenant to pay a bond for the rental property which is equivalent to four weeks rent.

The bond is only four weeks rent regardless of how many tenants occupy the property, and it is used as security for the property in case the tenant does not follow the terms of the agreement and they need to compensate the landlord.

Rental bonds are required to be lodged with the Rental Bond Board. These days we lodge bonds using rental bonds online. The bond lodgement details include the rental property address, the landlord and landlord’s agent, and the primary tenant.

To ensure they get the bond back, tenants need to make sure the property is left in the same condition as when they first rented the property, except for fair wear and tear. If the tenant has damaged the property, or not left it in a clean and tidy condition, or if they owe rent or other money to the landlord, they may forfeit some or all of their bond.

If there is a dispute over the bond at the end of the tenancy, then the matter is taken to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

We hope that helps you understand rental bonds a little more, and if you have any questions regarding this topic or would like assistance with managing your rental property, we are more than happy to assist at Century 21 Central West for all your property management needs.

Our Gal – Amy Gallagher

August 21, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

What school do you go to and what do you like most about it? I attend Forbes High School and what I like most about it is the culture surrounding the school community and the support system in place to assist the students for success in all aspects of their schooling.

What is your favourite subject at school and why? My favourite subject is biology because it makes you think deeper about the world you live in and it is interesting to learn all about the human body.

What makes you laugh the most? My gal pals.

What is your dream job? My dream job is to become a surgical or anaesthetist nurse.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? The superpower I wish I could have is the ability to time travel into the future or back to the past.

What is your pet hate? People being on their phone during class time.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why? I would live in New York City, because there is a range of different cultures and there is always something to do, you can never be bored.

Be Seen

August 14, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Babies and brunch. Sienna and baby Alice enjoying a morning cuppa in town.

Umima Austral and sweet little Millie Dukes out on the town for brunch.

Barista Brett Slessor is a town favourite who gets a thumbs up from patrons.

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