It seems hard to believe, but footage of aspiring tenants lining the streets to inspect rental properties is back on the TV news. Rental vacancies nationally are back under 2%, and rents are rising as a consequence. And while this is agony for young people seeking a home, investors will recognise the opportunity. Where to…
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It’s a hot and occasionally tempestuous summer – a challenge for every gardener. Blistering hot days have been accompanied by downpours of rain. And while we might curse Mother Nature occasionally, there’s no course but to take protective measures to help ensure your garden stays in great shape. This is especially important if you’re thinking…
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If you thought 2025 was a crazy year for property prices, think again. According to the leading industry researcher Cotality, it ranked only 11th among years for the sharpest increase in real estate values. And if the predictions of some property pundits are to be believed, 2026 could be even bigger to produce double-digit national…
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When you’re preparing to sell your home, it’s understandable if you pause to ask yourself if you’re really doing enough to appeal to buyers and maximise the value of the property. You can spend hours doing all sorts of improvements, but is that effort really going to make a material difference? Equally, if you completed…
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Here’s a seller’s nirvana – selling your home faster and for more money than you had anticipated. Sounds great, right? But how do you make it happen? You can deploy a number of strategies to accelerate the process without compromising on your asking price, or the reserve if you’re going to auction. As an experienced…
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The strong property values of the post-Covid era have consistently called into question whether young people are better to save and buy their own home, or divert their attention from real estate aspirations and become lifetime renters. The idea of being “lifetime renters” is enough to fill most people with dread. For years they will…
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Is 2026 the year you’re going to renovate, transforming your home and adding thousands of dollars to its value? And, if so, are you a little nervous of what lies ahead? That’s totally understandable. Renovations are considered in a variety of situations. Owners wishing to upsize or downsize will see a renovation as a way…
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Whether you’re trying to figure out which home improvements will help you sell faster and for more money, or you’re about to move into a new home, it’s never a bad idea to focus your renovation aspirations on the kitchen. It’s the “nerve-centre” of a home – a place where we gather socially and share…
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Summer can be so busy with family commitments and work challenges that it’s easy to push aside your intention to put your home on the market in the early part of the year. There’s no doubt summer is a great time to sell – and if you have a home that needs minimal work, you…
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Selling your home is about more than putting a sign in the yard. Buyers form opinions quickly, and the way your home looks, feels, and flows can have a real impact on both interest and final price. The good news? You don’t need a full renovation to make a big difference. Here’s how to prepare…
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