Preparing your home for sale is usually a straightforward matter for most homeowners. You might need to fix a few problems, such as a leaking tap or peeling paint in the corner of a room, but for the most part the greatest challenge is keeping your home tidy when buyers conduct an inspection. In these…
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With the onset of autumn and the colder, shorter days, it might seem crazy to suggest you start planning if you want a new swimming pool by next summer. As Australians, we love a swimming pool: almost 3 million of us live in a house with one. But how much will an installation cost? There…
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It’s amazing how “our stuff” can have an emotional hold on us and complicate what should be the simple task of decluttering our home. The simple idea of getting rid of unnecessary possessions (and let’s face it, they’ll cost you money to move them when you’ve found your next dream home) is harder than it…
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Buyers are adopting an increasing array of technology solutions to help them find their next dream home. A new survey has found that more than a quarter of all buyers, estimated at 1 million Australians, are now inspecting properties using digital technologies such as 3D virtual tours, chatbots and artificial intelligence. The research by Zoom…
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Solar panels have become a significant selling point for homes, especially as power bills are poised to jump by up to 30% across Australia. This environmentally-friendly solution offers considerable advantages. Depending on the size of the system, solar panels can eradicate power bills and give you energy independence. You’ll also reduce your home’s carbon footprint,…
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Buying your first property is an unforgettable experience, and it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make to set yourself on the path of wealth creation. And if you’ve achieved this goal during the current economic times, you’ve done incredibly well so congratulations! Owning a first home can also be unforgettable if you’ve never…
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There are two numbers that every owner, buyer and seller is keeping a keen eye on these days: the inflation rate and rising mortgage costs. As many of us are acutely aware, the Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates 10 times in the past 12 months to fight post-pandemic inflation. Now, we may…
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Installing new carpets is a great way to immediately give any older home or apartment a fresh look. If carpet shopping is a new experience for you, it will pay to do a little research beforehand. Buying the best carpet for the job is not just about looks, you should also consider how much foot…
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With more than a third of our home loans written on fixed terms, many of us face the prospect of a significant change when these arrangements expire. Industry researcher CoreLogic says the so-called “refinancing cliff” is about to start to bite in Australia. With loan rates currently standing at between 5% to 6.5%, this refinancing…
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The recent sharp fall in property prices which was triggered by interest rate rises has now flattened, according to the latest industry research. CoreLogic’s March housing market update shows national prices dropped an almost imperceptible 0.14% in February, the smallest monthly fall since the Reserve Bank began hiking interest rates last May. CoreLogic also reported…
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