GREEN LIVINGYOUR LOCAL MARKET UPDATEISSUE NUMBER 31

POSITIVE PROPERTYGREAT REASONS TO LIST THIS SUMMER

Summer can be a great selling season. You can use your break over the festive period to get your house in order and make all the necessary arrangements to get your property on the market. Here are five great reasons to list your home this summer.

1. New Year equals new starts and the property market heats up for buyers and rentals. The number of visits to real estate websites increases dramatically.

2. The break over Christmas and New Year inspires people to make a change, whether that’s a new house, a bigger house or a change of location. Every year, we see significant growth in the number of people looking to buy or rent in January

3. Online property listings receive a higher number of views in January compared to other months as people start planning for the future.

4. With many people taking extended holidays over the festive period, they have more free time to research the market and enquiries increase.

5. Summer is a great time to sell properties with outdoor areas as people look to take advantage of the beautiful weather and look for a great place to spend the sum-mer days.

See inside for our great offers to help you sell your home this summer.

Until next month...

Your Agent

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(h29% from Dec 14)VISTS24.6m

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VISTS11.5m

people looking at listings

m3.2812015Jan

properties viewed

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enquiries on listings5,000,0002015

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properties sold in Australia77, 233

Dec 14 - Jan 15

David GreenPrincipal Business Owner

DAVID GREEN Principal Business OwnerA. 168 Bay Terrace, WynnumP. 07 3396 2828M. 0439 542 150E. david.green@harcourts.com.auW. www.greenliving.harcourts.com.au

Your Local Market Update from David Green of Harcourts Green Living

62 Brittania Street, Manly

5 Atrium Close, Wellington Point

50 Beechcrest Road, Wellington Road

2/59 Emsworth Street, Wynnum

175 Tanglewood Street, Gumdale

66 Brittania Street, Manly

598 London Road, Chandler

22/29 Lachlan Drive, Wakerley

62 Mary Pleasant Drie, Birkdale

34 Brokenwood Circuit, Gumdale

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OUR GIFT TO YOUList your property with us in December or January and receive FREE CONVEYANCING (terms and conditions apply).

GET YOUR FREE E-BOOKIf you are thinking of selling your home and would like some information on how to get the best price, please contact us on greenliving@harcourts.com.au to receive your free e-book - ‘Complete Guide to Selling Your Home’.

Harcourts Green Living is a leading real estate agency with a professional team of agents who are amongst the best salespeople in Queensland. We have extensive knowledge of the local area and a proven track record of achieving the highest price for property sales. List your property with us in December or January and you will receive FREE conveyancing – contact us on 07 3396 2828 or at greenliving@harcourts.com.au to find out more. Alternatively, visit our office at 168 Bay Terrace, Wynnum to speak with one of our agents.

Sales / ListingsSales in your Area Listings

88 Clara Stree, Wynnum

22B North Street, Redland Bay

583 Wondall Road, Tingalpa

52 Main Road, Wellington Point

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HOW TO END A TENANCY AGREEMENTTenancy agreements end for various reasons and there are processes in place that must be followed to ensure that the agreement is ended in accordance with the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommoda-tion Act 2008. Here, we are going to cover the most common reasons a tenancy ends and the processes that must be followed.

1. The end date of the fixed term agreement is reachedIn the case of a fixed term agreement, the tenancy ends when the end date is reached and the tenant gives notice that they will be leaving (No-tice of Intention to Leave – Form 13) or the lessor gives the tenant notice to leave (Notice to Leave – Form 12). If neither the lessor nor tenant gives notice, the tenancy continues as a periodic agreement.

2. By mutual agreement in writing by both the lessor and tenantEither the lessor or the tenant can end a fixed term or periodic tenan-cy without giving a reason. However, a fixed term tenancy can only be ended prior to the end date of the agreement, if both parties agree. The lessor must give the tenant two months’ notice in writing. The tenant must give the lessor two weeks’ notice in writing.

3. Abandonment of the propertyIf the lessor has reasonable grounds to believe that the property has been abandoned by the tenant, they can give the tenant an Entry No-tice (Form 9). The Entry Notice gives 24 hours’ notice, after which, the property may be inspected. If it is confirmed that the property has been abandoned, the lessor can issue an Abandonment Termination Notice (Form 15) and the tenancy will end seven days after notice was given. Alternatively, the lessor can apply to the Tribunal to end the agreement and the end date can be determined by the Tribunal.

4. Sale of the propertyIn the case of a periodic agreement, the agreement can be ended if the lessor enters a contract to sell the premises with vacant possession. The lessor must give the tenant a Notice to Leave (Form 12). In the case of a fixed term agreement, the agreement cannot be ended prior to the end date of the agreement unless the tenant agrees.

5. Death of a sole tenantIf the agreement is with a sole tenant, and the sole tenant dies, the personal representative for the tenant can negotiate the end date with the lessor. If written notice is given to the lessor, the tenancy ends two weeks’ after notice is received. Both parties may negotiate the end date of the agreement, in which case, the tenancy will end on the agreed date. In the absence of any notice being given or any agreement being made, the tenancy will end one month after the death of the tenant.

6. Breaches of agreementIf the tenant or lessor breaks any condition of the agreement, this is a breach of agreement and a Notice to remedy form (Form 11) should be used. Breaches of agreement by tenant include non-payment of rent, property damage and illegal use of the property. Breaches of agreement by lessor include entering the property without the correct notice and not attending to issues highlighted by the tenant e.g. appliance breakdown. If two or more notices are given for the same breach within a 1 year pe-riod, the party can apply to QCAT on the third breach to end the tenancy.

What happens when a tenancy ends?When an agreement ends, the following should occur:

• All keys must be returned to the lessor

• The property must be left in the same condition as it was at the start of the tenancy (minus fair wear and tear)

• An Exit condition report (Form 14a) must be completed

• A Refund of rental bond report must be completed (Form 4)

If you require more information on ending a tenancy agreement, please contact us or visit www.rta.qld.gov.au.

DAVID GREEN Principal Business Owner

A. 168 Bay Terrace, WynnumP. 07 3396 2828M. 0439 542 150E. david.green@harcourts.com.auW. www.greenliving.harcourts.com.au