Recently at Move Out Mates we reflected a lot on what has been done in the past two years, where we are now and how we can continue to grow and improve our work to ensure our future clients are as happy as our previous. That being said, we tried to identify what makes a Read More »
It’s been a buyers market in Australia for the time being, but is that the only good reason to own a home? In our previous blog post named: “To Rent, or Not To Rent”, we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of renting. Now is the time to examine buying and take into an account Read More »
As most existential questions the one of buying and renting is not an easy one to answer either. It is by no means a straightforward decision to make and what makes matters worse is that every choice you make brings consequences. Quite frankly unless you have a house to inherit the situation is: “Damned if Read More »
Cleaning as straightforward as it is, is not always safe! In fact, nowadays, more than ever, we use heavy-duty chemicals and solutions and we keep them under the sink like no-biggie. The problem with that is that they are DANGEROUS! They are dangerous to us and they are dangerous to some of the most vulnerable Read More »
One of the worst things about rented properties, besides, the cheap carpets, unappealing paint, IKEA furniture and ‘no-hooks-on-the-walls’ rule, is that for all these reasons, they are very difficult to turn into a more domestic and cosy place. The good news is that, there are easy ways to decorate the place without breaking the bank Read More »
Are you a lazy cleaner? If the answer is “yes”, you have probably faked clean your home quite a few times already. Well, as much as that could work when your landlord visits, you should keep in mind that fake-cleaning doesn’t always mean germ-free. Many believe that if it looks clean it probably is. That Read More »
Tenants, owners, property managers all come from different backgrounds and from all walks of life. Whether you are a property manager, a tenant, or a landlord, you all have needs, rights and responsibilities. Needs – for tenants these could be to have access to shops, sports facilities, school and to be well-connected to public transport Read More »
As a newbie tenant you are probably excited to live in a rented flat/house for the first time in your life. The experience itself is great most of the time, but it could be challenging and frustrating if you don’t know your rights and obligations. Here are the most commonly asked questions #1 Is my Read More »
Your lease is coming to an end and your worst nightmare is just around the corner – end of lease cleaning. Now, that’s something nobody looks forward to. Three things are important when it comes to getting it right in the first place. 1. Book the right end of lease cleaners; 2. Tell them everything Read More »
Most of us have been through university and we know what a typical student accommodation looks like. Dishes and bread crumbs on the bed, clothes on the ground, cans on the desk and all types of other unidentifiable substances everywhere else. When this goes on for a long period of time, though, it can make Read More »