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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There’s a lot at stake when you decide to undertake a major remodel of your existing home, or the property you’ve just bought needs more than a fresh coat of paint and some TLC. Deciding to remodel should only be done after you’ve satisfied yourself that you cannot buy an alternative property that needs no…
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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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Selling a home is a decision that leads to lots of other choices that will affect the final price a buyer will pay. One of the most fundamental is whether to invest in improvements to maximize the value of your home, or sell it in its current state and take the best offer that comes…
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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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One issue largely ignored when selling is how best to live in your home when it’s on the market and your agent is calling to arrange walkthroughs at short notice. Maintaining a home so it’s pristine for potential buyers can be especially difficult if you have children and pets. The idea that the family can…
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As real estate agents returned to their respective offices in January, anecdotal evidence suggested an air of confidence that the strength of the 2025 market would continue into the first quarter of this year. A new report from Domain – one of the two leading real estate portals – suggests the market is going to…
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With spring around the corner, keen gardeners will be thinking about how they might approach 2026 to create a modern and relaxing sanctuary. Gardens are an unsung hero of property sales – buyers are heavily influenced by the beauty of a garden, especially if it’s also low-maintenance. If you’re thinking about selling your property this…
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If you are a follower of interior design fashion, then some of the trends that are “out” for 2026 might raise an eyebrow. Of course, manufacturers and interior designers thrive on change, just as the clothing industry does. It keeps us interested in our surroundings and will encourage us to invest in new looks and…
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How hard can it be to walk through a property and determine whether it should be the next home of your dreams? It sounds straightforward, doesn’t it? Perhaps not. Questions such as size and layout will dominate your thinking. Location will be another issue you’ll have on your mind. And, on top of this, perhaps…
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