Summer – especially January and February – can be a surprisingly smart time to buy a home. With many buyers distracted by holidays, travel, and the back-to-school rush, the market often feels a little quieter. That can mean less competition, more breathing room, and better negotiating power whether you’re choosing a fixer-upper or a move-in…
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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 might be a quieter time for property inspections, but that doesn’t mean quality homes are off the market. In fact, inspecting during the warmer months can reveal things you’d never notice in winter. Heat, storms, and long days have a way of showing how a home really performs. If you’re house hunting this summer,…
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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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If buying your first home is on your goals list this year, summer is an ideal time to get prepared. Even if you’re not planning to move until later in the year, getting organised now can make the buying process smoother, more confident, and far less stressful. Get Your Finances Ready Start by checking your…
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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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Summer – particularly January and February – can be a surprisingly smart time to buy a home. With many buyers focused on holidays, travel, and getting the kids ready for the new school year, the market often feels a little quieter. That can translate into less competition, more time to make decisions, and stronger negotiating…
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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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Summer can be a quieter time for open homes, but that doesn’t mean the good properties disappear. In fact, inspecting in the warmer months can reveal things you might miss in winter. Heat, heavy rain, and long daylight hours have a way of showing how a home really performs. If you’re house hunting this summer,…
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What’s behind the latest surge in Australian property prices? And why are economists, such as those working in the Big Four banks and the two leading property portals, predicting average prices will continue to rise through 2026? There are a number of factors, including strong immigration numbers, construction shortfalls, a shortage of available properties and…
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