November 19, 2021
About a third of property buyers fail to arrange professional building and pest inspections, according to an ME Bank survey. A further startling statistic reveals that more than half of Australian house hunters spend the same […]
November 16, 2021
Your children’s bedrooms are their private zone, where they can relax, unwind, study and hopefully get enough sleep. With lockdown memories reminding us that families are spending more time than usual in their homes, we need […]
November 12, 2021
If the subdivision of land is in your investment plan, there are many rules, regulations and financial options/variables to consider. Bear in mind that subdivision compliance, processes and costs vary on a state by state and […]
November 10, 2021
House flipping, which the industry refers to as “fix and flip”, can add up — in theory. But will the renovation reality mirror the profit vision? First things first. What is property flipping? It is an […]
November 3, 2021
Paying off your mortgage earlier than expected is every homeowner’s dream. Not only does this mean increased savings and the ability to redirect your finances towards future investments or retirement, but being mortgage-free creates a new […]
October 26, 2021
Rentvesting is a property ownership method whereby renters buy in an area with a high rental yield and rent the property while living elsewhere. It’s fast becoming a tax beneficial way to overcome FOMO (fear of […]
September 29, 2021
Whether you are building or undertaking a major renovation, check current legislation in your region to ensure that the work provided is under warranty. Most states require builders to be fully registered and this includes offering […]
September 21, 2021
Shop around. These two words describe the best possible philosophy in any sphere of real estate — be it buying, building, renovating, searching for a mortgage or insurance, or simply choosing an agent to sell your […]
September 15, 2021
With many real estate brands reporting record growth in recent months, coupled with interest rate lows, flexible lending and working arrangements, pioneering practices are rising to the challenges of pandemic-driven consumer behaviour. Embracing new technologies reaps […]
September 14, 2021
If you read any auction stories in the Sunday papers or online, the words “clearance rates” will inevitably be mentioned. They indicate the strength of the selling market by measuring the percentage of homes sold at […]
September 10, 2021
Augmented-reality technology and pandemic restrictions are quickly changing the way we buy, sell and rent property. But for an initial property inspection, wherever and whenever possible, it pays to adopt a hands-on approach. In addition to […]
September 1, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Reverse mortgages are an increasingly popular way to boost the bank balance for those approaching their twilight years. Aimed primarily at cash-strapped seniors who own their home – or a substantial portion of it – a […]