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Having trouble viewing? Here is what Hugh has to say: Hi. I’m Hugh, from Peter Fisher Real Estate. Thanks for tuning back in for another monthly wrap up of what is happening in the rental market within the Orange area. For this month’s wrap up, I’m going to run through some stats and trends that […]

Selling your home is a significant life event, and for many, it’s a major financial transaction as well. One crucial element that can significantly impact the outcome of your sale is the way your home is presented to potential buyers. That’s where the art of styling or home staging comes into play. In this article, […]

Selling a house can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not familiar with the process and regulations. Whether you’re a first-time seller or just looking for some clarity, this article aims to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about selling a house. Do I Need a Real Estate Agent to Sell My […]

Investing in real estate can be a lucrative endeavour, but it also comes with a host of responsibilities that can be time-consuming and overwhelming. This is where a property manager comes into play. Hiring a property manager can significantly simplify your life as an investor and offer numerous benefits that go beyond just managing tenants […]

One of the most common things we are asked to do in our profession is to provide an appraisal of a property. This is how property owners can find out what their property would be worth if it was to be sold. If you have never had an appraisal before, or even if you have, […]

Wet areas can be the site of all sorts of household crises, from leaks to mould. Regular maintenance is a must. Here are some of the key signs your kitchen or bathroom could be due for repair. Your sink is gurgling One sign that there’s a block in your pipes is if your drains are […]

A lot of homes can suffer from some degree of mould and it could range anywhere from a small patch on a wall somewhere or to a serious mould growth across walls and ceilings and is usually a result of a combination of high moisture levels and inadequate ventilation. Here are some tips from our […]

Whether you’re trying to bring down your energy bills or you’d like to minimise your environmental footprint, we’ve put together some easy ways to make your home run more efficiently. There are plenty of good reasons to make your home more energy-efficient: it’s better for the environment, better for your conscience and better for your […]

How fast is this year flying! October already and we are quickly heading towards the end of the year. This month Hugh provides an update on the Orange Rental Market plus a quick update on the next event for our 50th Anniversary celebrations. Here is what Hugh has to say: Hi, I’m Hugh from Peter […]

Could the saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ be wrong? Well possibly. Because it turns out that trees and plants can add value to your property, quite a lot in fact. A 2017 Sydney-based study titled Green Infrastructure: A vital step to brilliant Australian cities by AECOM found a 10 per cent increase in street tree canopy could increase property […]

With tenants around the country under mounting pressure from increasing rents, rising costs of living and decreased vacancy rates, there’s never been a more crucial time for affordable housing. The good news is that there is a government scheme aimed at assisting low and middle income families to find affordable homes. Here’s what you need […]

Spring is almost here, and it is, traditionally, a great time of year to sell property and the market is often flooded with listings as sellers take advantage of the brighter days and blooming gardens. As winter ends now is a great time to start preparing your property for sale if you are thinking of […]

When buyers are looking at a unit or townhouse some of the questions we are often asked are in relation to what’s involved with the “strata” that goes hand in hand with a property that is part of a Strata Scheme. There is lots of information available if you care to go searching but we’ve […]

Jacob Evans: Hi. You’re with Jacob Evans from Peter Fisher Real Estate. I’m just here to give you a bit of an update about the early indications of what we’re seeing within the market at the start of this year. So far this year, we’ve seen the market strengthen. Early January was a little bit […]

Let’s wrap up this year. Michael says: Hi. Michael from Peter Fisher with a wrap up for 2021. What a year it’s been. To give you a little bit of an example, house prices alone have gone up 20% this year, 30% in the last two years. During the height of the pandemic we launched […]

When a tenant vacates a rental property, how they leave the property when the keys are handed back is very important. As the managing agents we are legally responsible to the landlord to ensure the property is in the same condition as when a tenant moved in, regardless of how long they have resided at […]

If you’re a landlord, you may be wondering what landlord insurance covers and what the benefits are exactly? Your property is an asset you’ve worked hard to purchase. You want that asset to work hard in return and earn you a rental income. Having landlord insurance protects you financially against the risks that come with […]

Spring is almost here. The weather is warming, the financial year has come to an end and there is still enough time to make plans before Christmas is upon us. Generally, activity around this time starts to boom. Things are a little different this year as we approach Spring with those of us in NSW […]

Michael says: Hi, I’m Michael from Peter Fisher with a current market update. The sales market continues to stay very, very strong. A lot of our properties are selling within the first seven days. To give you an example, we saw one at 298 Peisley Street, we had an open house, 15 people through, after […]

So, there’s a lot going on right now. Masks, stay at home orders for some, queues for testing and vaccinations, uncertainty of what happens next and the list goes on. It’s easy to feel a bit disheartened with it all and so this week we just wanted something fun to make you laugh. Click the […]