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The Life Of Shadow

Shadow’s Adventures Shadow recently experienced her first Christmas and in that period she found a new love for life. Whilst out in the bush with her owner Jess, Shadow has taken to following the motorbikes around. As soon as the bike is loaded up Shadow can’t contain her excitement. After hours of running beside the…

How to Avoid the Heat at Home this Summer

The Heat has Arrived! Along with the New Year, the summer heat has well and truly set in. If you aren’t careful, your household could end up feeling similar to that of a sauna. In times like this, comfort is paramount! Below we’re going to talk about some ways in which you can cool the…

A Year in the Life of Shadow

Shadow’s Adventures It’s been a big year for Shadow who is now 10 months old and still getting bigger everyday. Times have changed a lot since our Director – Head of Property Management, Jess adopted a shy and well behaved little puppy. Since her first adventure down to the waterfront in Geelong, we knew Shadow…

Why Have Renters Insurance?

Renters insurance is a form of contents insurance that offers you financial help and protection against damage and loss to the personal items in your rental home. While your landlord is responsible for insuring the dwelling for damage or loss, a landlord’s insurance policy does not protect your possessions. Many renters don’t think of getting…

The Life of Shadow

Shadow’s Adventures Shadow has had another very busy month as always, she is growing very fast and is much bigger than her sister! She’s even got a new German Shepherd friend. Shadow’s new favourite thing to do is going for a ride in the trailer (not that we go on the road) around the block…

14 Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

Are you planning a home renovation this spring? Go about it the right way and avoid making these common renovation mistakes. 1. Not Enough Planning Renovations are not something you should just do on a whim. You need to put a lot of time and effort into understanding what you want to achieve and every…

The Life Of Shadow

Shadow’s Adventures Shadow has been very busy this month: going on lots of walks, play times on the slide and a new found fascination for the hose. She’s definitely a water dog and loves playing under the sprinkler and in the water! Her favourite time is still cuddling on the bed even though she’s not…

What Could Get Me Blacklisted On a Tenancy Database

When you apply for a rental property, you may have heard that real estate agents and landlords sometimes use tenant databases to determine whether you have been “blacklisted” in the past by a previous real estate agent or landlord. Tenant databases are operated by private companies who collect information about tenants and make it available…

The Life of Shadow

Shadow’s Adventures Shadow has been very well this month and is growing fast, she is almost as big as her sister at only 6 months old! She’s been enjoying lots of walks down to the park now that the weather is starting to improve and loves her weekly play dates at Blue Moon Doggie Day-Care…

What Can Be Deducted From My Rental Bond?

Knowing your rights as a renter at the end of a lease can be confusing, particularly if there are issues or conflicts with getting your rental bond back. Moving house is hard enough without a landlord created unwanted financial frustrations so it’s essential to know your legal tenancy rights. Always remember that the bond is…