The pace of growth in national home values is now its slowest since August 2023 as three state capitals come off the boil after achieving stellar price performances in the past 18 months. Values increased 0.5% in May and rose 1.7% in the first five months of the year, according to the Home Value Index…
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After more than a year in which three of our capital cities – Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane – streaked away in terms of value growth, all of Australia’s mainland cities now appear to be on similar trajectories. A new survey by the industry researcher Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) says growth rates between the capital cities are…
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We’re in the depths of winter right now, and redesigning your garden so it’s ready for spring is possibly the last thing on your mind – but it shouldn’t be. Creating a wonderful garden that gives you enjoyment and adds substantial value to your home requires planning, hard work and a little patience. In today’s…
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Preparing your home for a winter sale can be the critical factor in whether you’re able to maximise the value of your property. In warmer months, you can get away with ignoring poor insulation and underpowered heating. However, winter tends to focus buyers’ minds on the ability of the home to cope with the elements.…
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The nation’s ability to build more homes has become one of the most hotly-contested issues in Australian politics. While the new Labor Government has made several high-profile promises on housing, most relate to helping Australians buy their first homes. Underpinning Labor’s pledges, however, is the nation’s capacity to build more homes to meet demand. Our…
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With sharemarket gyrations occurring on a weekly basis at the moment, and the world trying to take stock of what may still prove to be a trade war between its two biggest economies, property investing looks like an increasingly sweeter and more stable proposition than stocks and bonds. If you look back on momentous events…
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The latest interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will undoubtedly help reignite momentum in the property market after a relatively solid but slow start to the year. With owners feeling more confident they’ll achieve their desired price, finding a bargain is going to get a little tougher. Strategies exist to overcome…
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Have you committed to selling and moving into a new and exciting property? That’s awesome! But are you now wondering how on earth you’re going to find the time and energy to get it ready for when the first potential buyers walk through your front door? Don’t panic. Millions of owners before you have had…
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As Australia moves on from a historic election victory for the Labor Party, it’s worth reflecting on what it promised voters before we all went to the polls. Housing became a central theme of last month’s election, and the policies of the returned Labor Government are likely to have an impact on the ability of…
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Once you’ve bought your new home, the motivation to make it even more perfect can be insatiable. Having already fallen in love with your property, it will only take you a few weeks to begin to see where it can be improved to suit your lifestyle and taste. When it comes to making any big…
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