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In early May it was announced that John Pye Real Estate were finalists for the Leading Property Management Association Awards in Innovation, Corporate Support (Bec Reid) and Small Property Management Company (<500 properties) of the Year.

Last week we were presented as the WINNERS of the Small Property Management Company (< 500 properties) of the Year Award at the Annual Conference Gala Awards…. Read the full post »

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It’s been billed as the year we’ll all get connected and smart products will simplify our lives. In some ways, that prediction is proving correct, and the internet infrastructure that drives smart tech is becoming a requirement, not just a desire.

But what does the smart home mean for real estate? Is there appeal and value in savvy tech and the … Read the full post »

John Pye Real Estate were early adopters of online Auctions in the sale of properties. We were the first agents in the Northern Suburbs of Sydney to host the first online auction for a home in Marine Crescent, Hornsby Heights. It sold “under the hammer” in 2010 and held the suburb record for sale price for a number of years. The successful bidder secured the property while sitting in … Read the full post »

What a privilege it is for John Pye Real Estate to be chosen as finalists among some outstanding companies around Australia! Excitingly again, we have been announced as finalists in the Leading Property Managers Association Awards for Excellence 2018.

These are the categories we are nominated for:

Small Property Management Company of the Year – less than 500 properties
Excellence in Innovation
Excellence … Read the full post »

To all our incredible Clients and Customers,
Happy Easter!
Should you need any service over the Easter long-weekend, John Pye will make himself available on 0414 914 268.
Our office will be closed from 5pm this afternoon and will re-open for business on Tuesday at 9am.
The Team at John Pye Real Estate wishes you … Read the full post »

Well done to the JPRE Team!

You’ve done it again!

We are super proud to share that late this afternoon we were announced as 2018 Finalists in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards.

The judging process of the Finalists now begins and includes the involvement of around thirty individuals from different industries who review the entries to determine the category winners. … Read the full post »

Photos need to be involved throughout the advertising process for selling a property. Getting these right will create a great first impression on potential buyers and possibly even getting you a greater sale price with better competition from buyers.

Declutter and depersonalise
Successful styling encourages potential buyers to imagine themselves living in the property. If the property is filled with personal objects, it will have a negative impact on your photos. Remove … Read the full post »

Ubiquitous in magazine pages and the homes of flora fanatics everywhere, the fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) was arguably the “it” plant of 2017.

Named for the shape of its distinctive leathery dark green leaves, the plant remains a popular option, however, we think it’s time to turn over a new leaf and find out what the experts think is the most fashionable foliage of 2018.

 Enter: the Monstera deliciosa…. Read the full post »

Do you live in, own or manage a townhouse or unit block? To prevent children falling from windows, strata schemes must have window safety devices installed on all applicable windows by 13 March 2018. This applies to openable windows where the internal floor is more than 2m above the surface outside and within a child’s reach (less than 1.7m above the inside floor) – see the diagram below…. Read the full post »

John Pye’s experience extends over 26 years (and counting!) in the real estate industry.

In this video, he shares with us about Landlord obligations when it comes to the additional responsibilities in residential rental properties. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of the series for a full run down.

Follow us over on our <a href=”https://www.facebook.com/johnpyerealestate”>Facebook Page</a> to stay up to date with future interviews and other Facebook Live videos.

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The Team at John Pye Real Estate wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with love, joy and peace!

John Pye’s experience extends over 26 years (and counting!) in the real estate industry.

In this video, he shares with us about Landlord obligations when it comes to safety & security in residential rental properties

Follow us over on our Facebook Page to stay up to date with future interviews and other Facebook Live videos.

Enjoy!

Strata laws require all schemes to review their by-laws by 30 November 2017.

With the deadline fast approaching, now is the time for schemes to organise a meeting of the owners corporation to review their by-laws (if schemes have not already done so since 30 November 2016).

This is a chance for owners to … Read the full post »

This is a short 6-minute podcast that will help you gain some insight into why the Reserve Bank of Australia has kept rates on hold.

Here Bill Evans, Chief Economist at Westpac, discusses what interest rates may do next year. His conclusions are very insightful and should give confidence that there will be no rate rise soon and possibly at all next year.

You can listen to the podcast by clicking here or … Read the full post »

One common question asked by property investors is whether they can claim deductions for work that has been completed to the property by a previous owner.

The rules on depreciation can be complicated for investors and for this reason, it is best to consult with a specialist Quantity Surveyor to obtain a comprehensive depreciation schedule.

Given the … Read the full post »

You’ve saved. Scrimped. Worked hard. Missed overseas trips, delicious and expensive breakfasts and music festivals … all in the pursuit of saving a deposit for your first home.
After all that you’ve managed to save $20,000, $30,000 or even $50,000 – a huge effort! But, unfortunately, you’re still barely half way to where … Read the full post »

Spruce up the yard. Get rid of rubbish and yard waste. Keep your lawn in good condition and mow it. This includes using a whipper-snipper to get in the tight corners and along the edges of paths and the house. Trim the hedges, get rid of weeds, and mulch the flower beds. If you … Read the full post »

You’d have to have been living on Mars for the past decade to not be aware that house prices, especially in Melbourne and Sydney, have risen sharply. The combination of extremely low interest rates, a growing population, and in some cases a lack of supply of new homes, has resulted in existing home owners becoming wealthy, at least on paper, and those outside the home ownership club … Read the full post »