Tenants in Hobart: Are You Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers?
Years ago, one of your New Year’s resolutions was probably to never again leave it...
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Years ago, one of your New Year’s resolutions was probably to never again leave it...
6 Approaches to Pest Control and How to Use Them When asked about how to control...
Bedbugs in Australia: Origins and Solutions In 2017, it was all over the news: the number...
5 Cockroach Facts Every Australian Should Know There’s something about scuttling cockroaches that turns our stomachs,...
Mice: A Household Health and Safety Risk You Can’t Afford to Ignore Just about everybody is...
When it comes to tenancy and break-leases, most people believe that the power lies exclusively...
The 'conductor' that never turns his back on the audience is Australia's premier emcee, master...
Routine rental property inspections are a bone of contention with many tenants because of issues...
Summertime is BBQ time, but although we all love our grilled meats with salads, there...
Setting up home in Hobart is an exciting experience! After all, you get a lovely...
When you’re moving house, you have hundreds of little things to remember. Even if you...
With miles of gorgeous beaches situated in or near Hobart, residents may well be tempted...
It’s time to deck the halls with boughs of holly, get the geese fat for...
All about backyard fruit trees One of life’s greatest simple pleasures must surely be picking and...
Retirement Planning: Nearly 1 in 2 Australians Wing It Unplanned retirement is like taking a gamble...
Any smoker or even ex-smoker would sympathise with the desire to be able to relax...
It may all just seem too much. Will the paperwork never end? With the application...
While a high percentage of tenants will enter, stay, and leave your rental premises without...
With Australian property values continuing to rise, buying a house is simply beyond the reach...
When anger rises along with the decibels at the rental property, resolving the situation can...
If you think attracting and keeping tenants is all about the glitz and glamour of...
With demand for rental property in Hobart at an all time high, you might think...
If you’re renting property in Hobart, you’ll be asked to pay a bond. Should you...
As a prospective tenant in Hobart, you may wonder what legal obligations come with renting...
Finding a rental property in Hobart is a stroke of luck these days, but that...
A property manager’s job is a varied one, but what will interest you most is...
Getting extra income from your investment property through Airbnb is tempting, and we’re ready to...
Those of us with bigger kids can generally rely on their good sense when it...
There’s no denying the allure of a seafront home. Just a short stroll and you’re...
As property managers in Hobart, we take an interest in all things related to house...
It’s that time of the year again. Students are getting ready for the new academic...
Finding suitable accommodation can be hard enough, even when you have no pets to consider....
A New Year always evokes dreams of positive change, and increasingly he focus is on...
Renters enjoy not needing to worry about insurance for their home, but a lot of...
Tenants in Tasmania, like their counterparts all over the world, are vulnerable when it comes...
It may have Australia’s smallest capital city, but Tasmania is definitely ahead of the rest...
Hobart, still booming because of an influx of people drawn to the Tasmanian capital by...
The start of a New Year is a good time to look at making a...
Urban farming is the new trend that’s taking the word by storm. From massive rooftop...
Issues regarding repairs are probably at the centre of the tension which mars the relationship...
Which is the dirtiest place in your rental home? Think you know? Chances are a...
So you’ve realised your long-cherished dream of owning rental property to boost your monthly cash...
Managed properties in Hobart save both tenants and landlords a lot of hassle and frustration....
It’s a sad fact that most tenants and landlords only get to talk to each...
There are almost always multiple ways of doing the same thing – and the proponents...
Although smaller gardens are a trend these days, we’re not talking about your outdoor space!...
“Summer time, and the living is easy”. This song could have been written about Hobart....
Is it really okay to eat before going to bed? Old wives tales aside, recent...
In a word ruled by urban legends and the occasional true story of bad experiences,...
Sunny days are here again! If just the word “summer” lifts your mood, it’s not...
Why is your credit score important? In the money-orientated area of your life, it can...
Why do we make New Year’s resolutions year after year when very few of us...
How do Hobart tenants decorate their rental homes for Christmas? Basically, it seems they do...
Warning: This blog post might give you nightmares! While Baxton Property Management in Hobart has...
Having a home in Hobart makes you one of the fortunate – and the climate...
Anyone who has been battling for what seems like forever to get a good and...
It’s not easy to find a rental in Hobart at the moment, as the vacancy...
Our homes are supposed to be a safe haven from the threats and stresses of...
With budget being high on the list of concerns for tenants in rented properties, you’ll...
There are steps tenants can take in Tasmania’s capital, Hobart, if a landlord fails to...
Home ownership among young people is at a record low, and the proportion of millennials...
If you’ve been looking for rental property in Hobart, you’ll know that everyone wants to...
You’ve been lucky enough to find a rental that allows you to keep your furry...
Living plants in your rental make it feel like home, lift your mood and add...
“Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat” is what the carol singers used...
Experts and customers agree, your home is an extension of you. If you’re someone who...
No matter how beautiful it is, a house only becomes a home once its furnished....
Mirror, mirror on the wall, how can my rental be the fairest of all? Snow...
In any contractual agreement there is the potential for dispute. In the majority of cases...
You’re planning on sharing your rented accommodation in Hobart with a couple of friends. You’ve...
Wondering why you should have a constant supply of ice cubes when you seldom have...
Buying Christmas presents, sending cards, adding new decorations to the tree: There’s no doubt about...
It may seem like the perfect solution. But it’s also a giant leap of faith....
There was a time when indoor pot plants were associated with elderly women peering between...
Sharing rental in Hobart with a housemate can save you a lot of money –...
Oh no! Somethings gone wrong at the house your renting, before you pick up the...
Why spend your hard-earned dollars at the supermarket buying fancy-looking household products when you can...
You’re a tenant in Hobart, and you just love gardening. There’s just one problem. While...
Saving energy means saving money. That’s a great reason to start examining ways to save...
Living in a small apartment or a home with very little storage space means you...
You found the ideal rental property in Hobart through Baxton, and you know you can...
There are times when Hobart experiences severe water-restrictions. In addition, the old law that included...
When you’re a rental tenant, you may be reluctant to do any more than what...
Floods, fire, storms or other natural disasters wreak havoc on the areas that they flood,...
There are limits to what you can be expected to pay when you become a...
The landlord or owner has phoned. There’s a routine inspection due. What do you do?...
The bailing trend is an understandable byproduct of a busy culture. My friend lives out of...
Moving to a new place is a great adventure, but it could take time to...
Got debt? It is strangely ironic that the freedoms and affluence we enjoy in our...
If a move is on the cards for you, it is best to declutter your...
Moving to a new home in Hobart? Maybe not everyone will agree that having a...
From the minute you enter the rental property world, the security bond becomes an important...
You love your cat, you rely on your dog for security. But what do you...
Moving is not pleasant. We all focus on where we are going, and the hardest...
As the saying goes: “Life is what happens while we are making other plans”. It’s...
Scuttling in the dark, creepy crawlies and jumping fleas – it’s like something in a...
It can be easy to accrue a huge amount of stuff that you don’t need....
It can really trip the lights on the excitement of moving into a new home...
Why pack it, if it is already packed? When we think about packing to move,...
Property management companies are all about property owners, aren’t they? If you are a prospective...
You may be so relieved to have found a place to rent that you will...
You are on your way. You have signed the tenancy agreement, and you love the...
Moving can be stressful. It’s right near the top of the list when it comes...
If it is your first time out there home-hunting, you might feel you are riding...
You know you made the right decision when you decided to move to the capital...
We have all lost valuables through theft or damage. Depending on their cost, it can...
In the excitement of finding and moving into new accommodation, it is hard to imagine...
On your toes and ready for action? With property rentals at a premium in Hobart,...
Places to rent are highly sought after in Hobart. At Baxton, we should know! Our...
Right now, you’re saying: “Hang on! What does a property management company in Hobart know...
If the mention of mould is enough to make you want to put your head...
The Energy Rating Label was first introduced in 1986 in New South Wales and Victoria,...
Migration patterns are certainly turning upside down Down Under. A decade ago, Australian youth emulated...
You've found your perfect rental and now you want to establish a home, but how...
After years of little growth, Hobart is experiencing high levels of demand from both local...
Buying a house is one of the most life-affirming milestones in a person’s life. But...
Feng Shui evokes the centuries-old philosophy of making adjustments to space to create balance and...
Confrontations shape us as people: they are our experiences and our future coping mechanisms. In...
Everyone knows that landlords and managing agents have to size up potential tenants to make...
It is a myth that only those property owners with sweeping backyards and wide open...
Homebuyers are increasingly focusing their property buying attentions on homes that offer good energy efficiency....
There are few things more annoying than jumping in the shower only to find there’s...
If you’re thinking about investing in property, it can pay to know the answer to...
SO you’re taking the plunge and buying your first Investment Property! Many first time investors can...
Airbnb is a great solution for people hoping to get cheap accommodation outside of a traditional...
Looking ahead to your first home is a majorly exciting time. It’s so close you can...
Keeping our homes in a clean state is no easy feat; it can feel tedious,...
Although there’s no magic formula that will ensure the creation of a beautiful space, there...
Taking care of household laundry can be overwhelming if you let it pile up and...
Giving back to your local community is a great way to share the love, no...
Bed is where you start and end your day – so why not make it...
So how can you manage financially to rent the home you want, while avoiding becoming too cost-burdened? 8...
Congratulations on finding the perfect home. Now that your application has been approved, it’s time...
It’s all well and good to purchase a fancy mattress, but if you’re not going...
There’s nothing quite like a sparkling, pristine bathroom, after all, it is where you get clean. But...
I loathe the monotony of housework and the intrusion into time when I could be...
Today, our lives are often so busy we don’t connect properly with the people who...
When Melbourne wedding photographer Michael Briggs and his florist wife Kelly get home from a long...
Practice good money habits before and after you begin living in a new apartment so...
If you’re on the edge of giving solo living a go, here are seven things that...
Confronted with the startling silence of newfound independence, you may be hyper-aware of every little...
When you move into your rental property, the landlord or property manager must have ensured...
Before calling an expensive cleaning service, DIY it with these common household solutions to help...
You know the feeling of walking into a room and immediately feeling drawn to a...
Ideally, windows should be washed twice a year, but it's a task most people don't...
While there are dozens of nasty pests that can have a negative impact on the...
Making a house into a home takes work and love but it doesn't have to...
Maybe you haven’t devoted too much time, thought and money to buying a new mattress....
Home emergencies requiring urgent repairs can become a significant inconvenience – and often a nightmare...
Plants are not only decorative features that can spruce up any drab room, they also...
As a tenant, you are not responsible for costs arising from ‘fair wear and tear’. Sometimes...
The majority of Australian renters are families and typically stay in their homes for more...
The Property Condition Report (PCR) will detail the condition of your home, noting any damage,...
The Residential Tenancy Agreement (lease) is the most important document in your new tenancy. Make sure...
Recent incidents of near strangulation of a toddlers in a rental property, has prompted the Government...