After the horrendous bushfires, drought and record temperatures of last year, it feels like the approach of La Nina – the cooler and wetter weather system – is very good news. Hopefully, this means that the nation won’t have to endure the fires that destroyed so much of our coastal forest and bushland. But La…
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If you’ve invested in a blue chip suburb in the past decade, you probably read with horror the hogwash predictions – even from the Commonwealth Bank – of a catastrophic fall in property prices because of Covid-19. However, the 32% cliff-fall in the CBA’s crystal ball never happened. The most recent figures released by industry…
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If you haven’t organised a loan pre-approval for your first home, then shopping for a house is like walking into a store without your credit card. When you find your ideal property, you won’t be able to move quickly because organising finances takes time. And that’s terrible news if other buyers are keen to seal…
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No man – or woman – is an island, as the saying goes. And that is never more true than when you purchase property. You need to surround yourself with people you can trust and with great professionals to guide and support you through one of the most significant purchases you’ll ever make. With so…
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Upgrading a bathroom before sale is a great way to add value to your home, but it requires careful planning if you’re going to make a profit from the work. The website Zillow says a bathroom remodel can return $1.70 for every $1 you spend if the job is done properly. As your local real…
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A final home inspection before the deal is sealed can be nerve-wracking for both the seller and the buyer. The seller will have mentally prepared themselves to move on, while as a buyer, you have your heart set on your new home and will be bitterly disappointed if problems arise. But even though the stakes…
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If you’re ready to make a move but concerned about how the chill weather can dampen your asking price, let me step you through some of the advantages of going to market in the winter months. The first advantage that almost no one ever mentions is: a winter sale means you’ll be cashed up and…
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While you may be tempted to rush your home to market to try and make the most of the last of the Spring selling seasons, that can be a mistake. To sell quickly and maximise the value of your property, you need to present your home beautifully. It’s not just about impressing prospective buyers but…
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The bushfires along the east coast of Australia last summer have taught homeowners some serious lessons about the plants they should select for their garden. A drought-tolerant garden, especially if it features plants near the home that are resistant to fire, are looked upon increasingly favourably by prospective buyers and even insurance companies. As your…
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The beginning of summer heralds the start of the bushfire season. Different types of properties have different vulnerabilities based on their structure. If you’re planning to buy or renovate, our list below gives you an excellent guide on how to review your property for fire susceptibility and highlights some elements of the structure of your…
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