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6:53AM Wednesday 07 January, 2009
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Blog Central: Consumer Watch Your home is your biggest asset so it pays to heed good advice when it comes to property matters. Each week the Real Estate Institute of Queensland provides a consumer watch to keep you up to date with all the latest industry trends that could affect you.

Recent entries

Thursday, June 19, 2008

How to crack the housing market

How do first home buyers get their foot in the door? >>

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Know your rights when renting

Helpful information for tenants is available. >>

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

How to foil house burglars

Engraving or marking property leaves no doubt as to ownership. >>

Monday, February 18, 2008

Sustainable houses are the way of the future

They benefit the environment and are cheaper to run. >>

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

What are the rules for house sharing?

Written consent must be sought before sub-letting a room. >>

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

'Tis the season to sell

The Christmas holidays can be an ideal time to market a property to interstate visitors. >>

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Don't be fooled by calm before a storm

Residents can take simple measures to protect themselves during the summer storm season >>

Friday, December 7, 2007

Community safety on our agenda

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Be alarmed, be safe .... and join Neighbourhood Watch >>

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Is your soon-to-be new home insured yet?

A property is at the buyer’s risk from 5pm on the first business day after the contract date. >>

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Verandahs are priceless in the hot summer

But the key to successful renovations is to develop a plan and set a budget. >>

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Let the sun power your home

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Using solar energy can slash your hot water bill. >>

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Understanding how the body corporate works

With more and more people opting to buy a unit or townhouse rather than a house, understanding the community titles sector is becoming increasingly important. >>

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Make sure you do your homework

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This is one of the most important aspects of any property transaction. >>

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Safety switches a must in rental properties

The Electrical Safety Amendment Regulation (No.1) 2006 state that landlords of residential rental property must install safety switches in their rental premises. >>

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Standards help to protect consumers

The standards prescribe agency behaviour in protecting consumers by requiring agents to deal fairly and openly with consumers. >>

Friday, September 21, 2007

Homebuyers have a spring in their step

As the weather heats up, so does the property market >>

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Switch off to save energy and cash

When it comes to being energy-wise around the home, it’s the little things that can make all the difference. >>

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Emergency help at your fingertips

There are a number of features that can be installed to make your home more secure. >>

Friday, August 31, 2007

The ins and outs of community living

If you buy a unit or townhouse in Queensland, you will have certain rights and responsibilities for your own property as well as the common property. >>

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Thinking of investing in commercial property?

Investment opportunities in the commercial property market can be limited by the size of your bank balance or your capacity for debt. >>

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Tips for bidding at an auction

New legislation which came into effect around this time last year requires all people bidding at an auction to provide their names, addresses and proof of identity before the auction. >>

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Simple steps to foil burglars

House break-ins are one of the most common criminal offences reported to police, but most could have been prevented. >>

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Is commercial property a good investment?

There are pros and cons to consider when weighing up whether to invest in the commercial real estate market or the residential property market. >>

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Energy-wise ways to stay warm

Plenty of places across Queensland have been shivering through historically low day and night-time temperatures of late. >>

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Two buyers, one property

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) often receives queries from consumers about multiple offers on a property. >>

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

How to keep your home safe

One of the best ways to keep your home secure is to be vigilant – and vigilance does not cost a cent. >>

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

The holiday unit dream

Most families dream of owning a holiday unit on the beach and letting it to tourists when they don't need it, however few have much idea of what income it ... >>

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

It pays to heed waterwise message

We may not face the same sort of water problems as Brisbane, but the REIQ is urging Coast residents to heed the waterwise message. >>

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Make a good impression

First impressions count – whether it’s the first time you meet someone or the first time you walk into a potential new home. >>

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Smoke alarms compulsory

Home owners face a $375 fine for failing to install a smoke alarm from July 1. >>

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Safety through neighbours

Coast residents can feel safe and help prevent crime in their community by joining forces with Neighbourhood Watch Queensland. >>

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

How big's your kitchen?

For women, it's the number of bathrooms and the size of the kitchen that counts. >>

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

What's all the lingo mean?

The legal mumbo-jumbo can one of the first hurdles you hit as you go to secure your first property or sign a rental agreements. Here's a layman's guide to real ... >>

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