The right plants can transform a house or apartment into a warm and inviting home. They add a touch of life, colour, and tranquillity, especially when you’re looking to sell. However, choosing the right indoor plants can be overwhelming. That’s why our agents have compiled a list of six favourites that are perfect for the…
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The Australian rental market is experiencing unprecedented challenges, characterised by escalating rents and declining affordability. This challenging landscape presents a compelling opportunity for astute property investors who understand the underlying data and trends. According to the PropTrack Rental Affordability Report, renters face the most challenging conditions in 17 years. Since the onset of the pandemic,…
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There are few things more emotionally distressing – to say nothing of financially difficult – than cleaning up a home after a flood. Finding badly damaged, much-loved items is particularly heart-breaking. Yet even the unprepared should take heart: while some damaged items will have to be thrown away, others can be restored. Clothes and linen…
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Home buyers who are parents of school-aged children, or who plan to be in the future, rightly consider school catchment zones important when purchasing a home. The general rule of thumb around these geographical areas is that parents wishing to enrol their children in a particular state or government school must live in this school’s…
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Amid all the fees and charges of a home loan comes stamp duty. Also called transfer duty, this one-off state and territory government tax levy applies to several everyday situations, such as vehicle registrations and insurance policies. However, stamp duty is most well known for its application to property purchases, including holiday homes, investment property…
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Settlement day can be a highly stressful, but exciting event, especially for first-home buyers. But preparation is key to a worry-free settlement day. What is settlement? Settlement day is the transfer of a property’s legal ownership from the seller, or vendor, to the buyer, and usually occurs around four to six weeks after property contracts…
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Property prices are powering ahead as buyers in the autumn selling season continue to display optimism ahead of predicted interest rate cuts in the second half of the year. In the first 12 weeks of 2024, prices have increased by 1.6%, according to the Home Value Index run by industry researcher CoreLogic. A rise of…
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Community concern about the state of the housing market in Australia has been highlighted by a recent poll of Guardian Australia readers. They expressed concern over rising prices, higher rents, the lack of new homes being built, and the absence of radical thinking to solve these problems. As an experienced agency in your area, the…
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Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or simply curious about the nuances of property transactions, the terminology used in the real estate industry can often seem like a foreign language, leaving many feeling overwhelmed and confused. This guide to some of the most frequently used terms has been designed to help you speak…
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Property investors will soon discover that property management fees are one of their highest financial expenses. While this expense is tax deductible and investors aren’t legally required to engage a property manager, interstate or overseas investors in particular will find their lives far easier with one. Here’s why. Property manager tasks Property managers ensure investors…
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