How pets boost property prices
September 2, 2009 – 11:54 amThere is an interesting article on the Domain.com.au Blog about how ‘pets boost property prices’ which is generating quite robust discussion at the time of posting.
By interesting, I mean I’m pleasantly surprised by how many people are speaking favourably about renting to pet owners and the push for more body corporates to adopt a pet friendly policy.
While I don’t think charging pet owners a premium price is the answer, if it makes unwavering body corporates and paranoid landlords & property managers take notice and re-consider their current position, then it’s a start.
Pets are never the problem by themselves. It’s always up the owner to ensure they are a responsible pet owner and great tenant and I strongly believe that the overwhelming majority of pet owners out there are brilliant tenants and take wonderful care of their pets.
Voice your opinion on this important issue at http://blogs.domain.com.au/2009/08/how_pets_boost_property_prices_1.html
2 Responses to “How pets boost property prices”
I agree lots still needs to be done particularily with apartment living, it can be difficult for pet owners to find a suitable home. Many I know have to rent houses which are too large or expensive for them on their own but have no choice with a pet. there is a new aussie website where you can meet other pet lovers and maybe hook up for a rental share arrangement. at first glance it looks likedating for singles, but you can also find friendships and buddies for your pet and may be a help to finding a friend to rent with and split costs until such time that affordable apartments are pet friendlier..its http://www.meetapetlover.com.au
By Violetta on Oct 4, 2009
I, and many other Aussies, also agree.
Turns out there is more than one way in Australia to meet other pet lovers (where there is demand, the supply will come I guess).
So, as well as Violetta’s site, there is also http://www.lovemelovemypet.com.au (based out of Queensland).
http://www.lovemelovemypet.com.au can also assist pet lovers with meeting each other and hopefully arranging mutual pet sitting or cost splitting, etc. for your animals.
In the meantime, we would love, love, LOVE it if there were more affordable, pet friendly accommodation in Australia – the last place we looked at was out of our price range for the length of time we wanted to stay.
By Jodie on Nov 14, 2009