Business has slowed down in terms of emails and phone calls, however we do not have much availability until mid to late Jan 2010 in most properties. VB is still taking days off here and there as he and his family are still trying to complete the re furb of their family home, hopefully before Christmas day!! The new building we have been anxiously waiting on is almost there with the first guest checking in early next week. It will offer both one and two bedroom apartments for the Corporate Accommodation Sydney market. The third and final cricket test match between Australia and the West Indies has begun and BB is sitting comfortably [...]

Read more: 16 Dec

Lovely weather for some, too hot for others. BB is not used to this Sydney heat after being in northern Europe for the past 14 years, and nor is his partner. Down to the beach as often as possible and for VB a swim in the household pool. A new Sydney corporate apartment in Cremorne was added to the FP portfolio last week, a two bedroom apartment on the Sydney lower north shore. The second cricket test hangs in the balance with Australia needing to bat out the day.

Read more: 8 Dec

The Australian Liberal Party have just elected their new leader Tony Abbott and in doing so killing Mr Rudd's Labor government ETS (Emissions Trading Scheme). This is the second Liberal leader in two years. VB is beside himself that this is the death of Rudd's ETS. Although delighted the Aussies kicked some serious butt in the first cricket test against the West Indies, both BB and James would love more of a fight on the field between the two countries. The second test starts on Friday. First day of summer today and the temp has dropped to 21C.

Read more: 1 Dec

Ry Cooder at the Sydney State Theatre for BB on Tuesday night was another good gig and enjoyable evening, not the best seats in the wonderful State, however Ry did perform some old classics very well indeed. TV still not working to its potential in the office, however the Aussies cricketers are doing well at 2/176. Business for FP is going strong!!

Read more: 26 Nov

Steaming and for an Aussie such as BB living in Europe for the past 14 years, the 40C day on Sunday was a killer, apart from the late dip in the sea.Catastrophic fire warnings were issued for the first time in NSW and Victoria during a heatwave in the south of the country where temperatures are expected to exceed 40C. The Australian Cricket season at home starts this week, so get that TV working in the office Buckley!! 

Read more: 24 Nov

to James and family with the new arrival of their daughter!!! BB and Vince will more than likely not see Jamie for some time, which is understandable as duty has called. BB and family have their first Aussie fiets and have not been off it since last Sunday ..... hopefully takes over from the lack of squash!!! The 6,000 people that enjoyed the ultimate picnic breakfast today on the Sydney Harbour Bridge will, weather permitting be back next year as the NSW government is considering making "Breakfast on the Bridge" an annual event.

Read more: 25 Oct

Crave Sydney is a festival of food, music, comedy and art currently running in Sydney's CBD. BB is hoping to get down and have breakfast on the Sydney Harbour bridge with his family next weekend, however it is a lucky draw event. A very good read according to BB is Diary of a Bad Year by J.M Coetzee. Fun and crazy times here in the office this week.

Read more: 15 Oct

This is my first edition to the Furnished Properties blog. I am new to this world whereby one must dievulge all and sundry everyday. Anyway I am giving it a go, it has been an incredible year and very manic to say the least. We are moving forward with the business in leaps and bounds, whilst trying to navigate the mine fileds. There have been a few casualties along the way, however for the most part, smooth sailing. We are always striving to provide a great product at a competitive price which is testiment to the fact that we are fully booked. I thank you for reading this and hope to see you back as we detail the chronicles of [...]

Read more: 14 Oct

A bank holiday long weekend was enjoyed by all the men at FP. BB of course is delighted that his girls are back and does not want to think about the next trip they make back to the motherland. After losing the Ashes the Aussie cricket team, did somewhat redeem themselves by winning the Champions Trophy. The rugby league grand final was a good match, however the end result was a tad disappointing as the boys wanted a Eels victory. The Reserve Bank here in Australia has raised its key interest rate 25 basis points, making Australia the first developed nation to reverse the cycle of cuts triggered by the current world [...]

Read more: 6 Oct

BB has been waiting for this day since he arrived back on the 4th Sept. Surprised he is even at work!! He will be out the door come midday faster than you can say girls. Vince is still on site at his home and James will be holding the fort. The new FP property down at Walsh Bay with bridge views is receiving loads of enquiries, no wonder as it is a wonderful property with three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Read more: 30 Sept