Category: Lifestyle

Common mistakes property buyers make and how to avoid them

Life can be tough for property buyers at the moment. There are seemingly endless inspections of properties that never seem suitable, auction-stress and, sometimes, the heartbreak of missing out. There’s also the anxiety of gaining loan approval, although with the right mortgage broker guiding you, that stress can be significantly reduced.  You might be surprised…
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8 pro tips to reduce the running costs of your home

Maintaining your home should be a mix of love and diligence that sometimes requires a little TLC from your bank account. Staying on top of the work around your property is key to ensuring it remains a comfortable and enjoyable refuge from the trials that life throws at you and attending to jobs while they…
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5 ways to give your home a new lease of life

With property delivering record-level prices and not a lot of stock for sale, some owners are putting plans to sell on hold, fearing they may not be able to find their next dream home.  If you feel you need to re-evaluate your options right now, consider the option of renovation.  It can provide an opportunity…
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A quick guide to Australian property styles

The rich history of Australian architecture can make house-hunting a fascinating and rewarding experience if you love to step inside homes of bygone eras. A basic understanding of this nation’s architectural history will help guide you towards your ideal home and provide a better idea of a property’s actual value. Homes with a strong, well-recognised…
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Is open-plan living right for you?

Open-plan living is often billed as the perfect floor plan that brings family together in a single room where cooking, conversation and the screen share the same space.  It has been a popular feature of modern homes for the last three decades and more. However, a growing school of thought – encouraged somewhat by lockdowns…
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How immigration affects the value of your home

There’s much talk in real estate about how the Covid-related fall in immigration might affect property prices over the next few years. If you’re thinking of buying at the moment, it’s worth exploring. Property prices have long been sustained by new people settling in Australia. Immigration hovered at an annual 200,000+ before Covid. But government…
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