It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been a homeowner – one day or 10 years – trying to position your furniture in the living room of a new property can be a challenge. When we move into a new home, these are some common questions we ask ourselves: Does the furniture fit? What’s the best…
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When saving for your first home, the impact on your lifestyle can be considerable. Putting money aside for a deposit takes priority over fancy holidays, expensive cars and nice meals with friends. There’s no shortage of sacrifices to be made – and it’s been like that for generations. The challenge becomes more difficult if you’re…
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Buying furnishings is an exciting moment when you’ve just purchased your first home. The idea you’re creating a haven of your very own is a chapter of life that few of us forget. Your selection of furniture is often dictated by the available budget, of course. Having just achieved the milestone of owning your first…
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Australia’s clearance rate at auctions is showing an increasingly healthy trendline with data companies such as Cotality and Domain regularly reporting a success rate of more than 70% – a benchmark for a healthy market. But what happens to the other 30% of properties that don’t sell? Do they get bought? Yes, except for a…
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The respected financial institution, Macquarie Bank, has given its 2025 mid-year economic outlook, and it sounds positive for property owners and investors while giving hope to first-home buyers. For anyone thinking of entering the market in the next 12 months, there is likely to be a concern at the back of your mind about the…
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For investors, prices in the bellwether markets of Sydney and Melbourne are beginning to strengthen, providing an immediate opportunity to achieve capital growth if you move quickly. Recent data from InvestorKit – a leading data-driven property investment advisory firm – shows a resurgence of market pressure within the inner and middle suburban rings of Sydney…
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Property values have now clocked up their fifth straight month of growth with all the signs suggesting prices may accelerate with the prospect of more interest rate cuts before the end of the year. Nationally, monthly values increased 0.6% with bellwether markets Sydney (+0.6%) and Melbourne (+0.5%) both strengthening in terms of auction clearances. Darwin…
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In the world of real estate, it’s becoming increasingly clear TikTok is having a massive impact on how we design and furnish our homes. It’s no secret a viral TikTok video can create waves worldwide. It’s also true that even moderately popular videos and viewpoints are influencing areas such as lifestyle, design and property choices…
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In the world of real estate, it’s becoming increasingly clear TikTok is having a massive impact on how we design and furnish our homes. It’s no secret a viral TikTok video can create waves worldwide. It’s also true that even moderately popular videos and viewpoints are influencing areas such as lifestyle, design and property choices…
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One of the challenges many Americans face when deciding to buy and sell a home is how to assess the quality of their realtor or real estate agent. Exactly what should you expect from someone with whom you’re trusting your largest financial asset? And on what criteria do others make their judgment when appointing a…
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