R and R Property Podcast With The Real Estate Girl Denise Haynes

Firstly Denise can you tell us a little bit about your area –

Regions/Councils: Our area is quite vast because we cover a number of council areas, from Port Stephens,Great Lakes & Dungog.

Rural and Residential: We also work in rural and residential areas.

Population: Within the town of Stroud where we have one of our offices the population is only about 700 but there is a large farmland area surrounding the town. We are the only ag...

Award Winning Agency – Why Should You Care?

If you had a life threatening heart condition would you use a specialist to give you advice and treat your illness or would you choose the cheapest alternative?

I have no doubt that you would use the best in the field that you possibly could.

Property is usually a person's largest financial investment and yet they don't always realise that they should have a specialist selling their prope...

At R & R Property, through our extensive research, we know that the majority of our buyers are tree changers (clients leaving the city or highly suburban areas to move to the country) and where they are coming from. As a group, we generally know their habits, their dreams and their concerns.

What we are finding though is that they have an ideal property style in their mind and we know that what we have with a little razzle dazzle c...

Denise Haynes:                     Welcome everyone. I'm Denise Haynes from R & R Property. Today I'm interviewing Paul and Sarah Chambers on R & R Property's podcast number 15. Paul and Sarah are living in a shipping container home which Paul built himself. Hi Sarah and Paul.

Sarah Chambers:                 Hi Denise.

Paul Chambers:                   Hello.

Denise Haynes:                     Congratulations. Now, you guys are a Yo...

Something that seems to concern buyers when they are considering moving to the country is the threat of bushfire. This is understandable given the tragedies that have occurred in Australia previously. The good news is that there are ways to help prevent the damage and prepare yourself and your family should it occur. We are lucky enough to have dedicated volunteer rural fire brigades in each of our areas, who all band together to s...

Tenant tips

1. Inspecting a property – Turn up on time for the inspection. Show you are reliable. Note any issues you may have or matters you would like addressed if your tenancy is accepted on the application form.
2. Application – Complete your application in full and honestly. Give as much detail as possible and ensure you have all of your supporting documents.
3. Be prepared – You will be required to pay a bond equivalent to four w...

By R & R Property - Stroud's Real Estate Specialists

Established by the Australian Agricultural Company in 1826, Stroud is an incredibly picturesque rural town which is steeped in history. Many gorgeous heritage buildings and convict built structures such as the 8 underground grain silos within "Silo Hill" still remain today.

Located along The Bucketts Way, inland of the beaches of Port Stephens, approximately 1 hour from the Hunte...

I am Denise Haynes, My Business is R & R Property and this is My Story.........

I am regularly asked how my Real Estate career came to be and what the journey has involved. I have therefore written a brief version of my story for you, hoping that this may give you an insight into who I am and where I've come from.

I'm not sure where my Passion for Real Estate stems from. It certainly wasn't from my family growing up. Although Mum &...

As the business owner of R & R Property I have been told by a high number of people that they have always dreamed of working in Real Estate, which is great. The industry does attract a glamour tag though and I find that sometimes the reality is a bit of a shock once that dream is obtained. You are dealing with what is usually the client's largest investment they'll make in their life and within all sorts of emotional circumstances....

Here are some FREE handy tips for a great start:

• Prepare your property for lease. It is crucial that the property is clean at the commencement of the tenancy to ensure it must be cleaned by the tenant on vacate. The tenant is only obligated to leave the property as it was at the commencement of the tenancy.
• Repairs – attend to any repairs required before commencement of the tenancy. This will reduce any complaints from, or inc...

Well we are drawing to a close for another year, which always gives us fresh opportunity to get it right in the New Year. Let's make this year your time to slap that SOLD sticker on your home enabling you to start the next chapter in your life, the one that you're yearning for.

Here are 5 Effective ways to kick that goal sooner rather than later:

• Have a spring clean; look at your home with fresh eyes or get a friend to visit a...

Yes folks it's that crazy time of year again when we are all racing from Christmas party to Christmas shopping trip and back again. For some though there is yet another stress factor to be fitted into this equation and that's whether to buy or sell within the Christmas and New Year Season.

Sometimes for the people involved this situation just happens without them realising before it's too late.  For example, they've had the excitem...

Announcer:          Hi and welcome to the R and R Property Podcast with The Real Estate Girl, Denise Haynes. In our podcast we talk about all things real estate in rural New South Wales. We discuss a diverse range of topics to do with real estate, whether it is about making the tree change, doing a rental, or getting to know our awesome country community. If ever you're in the area please pop by and meet our team. R and R property ...

Families it seems, are so stretched & stressed with debt and commitments in life today. Given that interest rates are at an all-time low and technology is meant to be making our lives simpler and easier, it is really troubling. There is no room for error and I'm not sure where on earth it will all end. I don't know how families can even afford to eat, given the prices they are paying for properties the size of a postage stamp in th...

More Money in Your Pocket - Selling Tips for a Quick & Well Priced Sale

Presentation! Presentation! Presentation!

I cannot express to you enough how important this is to a sale & a great price. Good presentation is not only easy on the eye but it also leaves the prospective buyer feeling as though there isn't too much to do. If a property is poorly presented with daggy dated furniture, needs painting and even minor repairs your pro...

We live in a crazy mixed up world these days, and there is one absolute certainty that has come from this - stress is one of our major killers. We race from minute to minute, hour to hour trying to fit so much in. So much more is expected of us than it was of our forbears. At the end of every week I marvel at how quickly the time has gone, and how it feels like the week just began. And don't get me started on the years flying by!

I...

When considering a move to the country, some people have concerns about how their lives might change. While it may seem daunting, moving to the country has many benefits, and you might find the things you are concerned about turn into a positive! Here are some questions we are asked by those looking to make a tree change:

• Will I ever see my friends?

Many people find that the 'country' is only 45 minutes or so from their suburban ...

As an agent dealing with rural and residential property sales, my team and I are lucky enough to meet and speak with lots of lovely people. Each of them has their own personal stories to tell, and differences in what they are seeking in a property. It's this variety that makes our work so interesting.

As much as I'd love to be able to recall each one of these details to share with you, my brain capacity just won't allow it!  So to ...