As price trends head ever higher and finance pundits predict that we’re done with interest rate cuts for the foreseeable future, what’s it going to take to get a buyer excited about your property? What are the trends for 2026 that will stop buyers thinking about their prospective mortgage repayment and fall in love with…
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It’s the summer holidays and a time to relax, but if you’re a DIY enthusiast you know there’s only so much sitting in a deck chair you can do before the urge to break out the toolbox becomes overwhelming. There are countless small chores around the home to dive into with the sun on your…
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One of the greatest pleasures any homeowner has during the summer holiday season is to host friends and family in their backyard, firing up the barbecue, putting drinks on ice and basking in this wonderfully relaxing time of the year. Of course, this description of an idyllic summer get-together hides the fact that there’s lots…
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How you decorate your bedroom is a highly personal choice – all that matters is you create a space that’s relaxing and calming, and makes you look forward to climbing into bed each night for a restful sleep. Of course, there are a few golden rules, most of which are pretty obvious. These include selecting…
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As we look towards what promises to be another helter-skelter year for real estate, it’s worth looking back at the previous 12 months to give us context for what might be ahead of us as buyers and sellers of property. The “good and the great” of property forecasting have spent a fair amount of their…
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While the summer holidays are a time for relaxing with family and friends, it can also be an opportunity to tick some of those little maintenance tasks from your to-do list. Breaking out the brushes and repainting the bathroom or another area of your home will give you a sense of satisfaction that lying on…
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Landlords and property investors get a bad deal in the mainstream press. It’s often conveniently forgotten that while they do benefit from tax incentives, they also provide the valuable service of rental accommodation to approximately 30% of the population. If you squeeze property investors, the people who ultimately feel the pain are those you can…
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How safe is a holiday home – not from burglars or raging bush fires but from the taxman? It’s an incredible life achievement to be able to afford and run a holiday home. Of course, many owners will want it to double-up as a rental, especially during various public holidays through the year, to help…
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One of the hottest property topics right now is the ability to accelerate the building of new homes to keep up with demand generated by an increasing population that features a 450,000+ annual immigration intake. The lack of supply, which industry data suggests is 20% below the five-year average, is a key reason for property…
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If you’re an aspiring first-home buyer trying to save for a deposit while renting, this time of year is often an ideal opportunity to re-evaluate your accommodation. With many leases expiring, anecdotal evidence suggests a lot of renters are seeking arrangements that last longer than 12 months to give them stability and rent-cost predictability. It’s…
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