We’ve all walked into a property to start an inspection and been greeted by an agent who takes our details and then starts to gently quiz us about our intentions in the market. As a buyer, you have the perfect opportunity to take control of the conversation and to drill down on the quality of…
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Have you ever used colour psychology to try to decide the colour scheme of a room or your entire home? Most of us select the colours we like, and inevitably we rely on our favourites. But is there a better way? Colour psychology is the study of how colours affect human emotions and behaviour. For…
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A favourite piece of advice from any real estate agent goes something like this – “never underestimate the importance of making a good first impression”. In property, what agents are really saying is that you should make your home look fantastic from the street. That’s where the first impression is made – not when prospective…
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The needs of first-time buyers are back on the political agenda now the next federal election is just around the corner. The election is now confirmed as May 3. And the Labor Government is moving to further ease the pressures on first homebuyers, and capture their support. It has announced an increase in price caps…
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The gender gap between the number of men and women who own property in Australia is closing, according to a study by Lonergan Research. Some 62.7% of women own at least one residential dwelling compared with 64.4% of men. Men remain the predominant group of property investors (14.2%) compared to women with 11.4%. In a…
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Plenty of advice is given to first homebuyers about selecting a property and how to handle the transaction, but little attention is paid to explaining a few important tasks that are necessary after taking possession. First homebuyers remain one-third of the buyer market and their active participation bolsters values in the lower market quartile. Their…
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Investor confidence has returned to regional Australia due to its strong price resilience in the past 12 months and continuing demand for rental properties. Dwelling values in three-quarters of regional suburbs (72.6%) analysed by industry researcher CoreLogic increased over the three months to January. By comparison, fewer than half the suburbs in capital cities produced…
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Interior design is more than matching furniture and paint colours – it’s about showcasing who you are and how you live. Now, this is not the usual opinion or advice you’ll receive from a real estate agent. For those wishing to sell their home – we agents will always recommend decluttering and depersonalising your home…
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With a modest cut of 0.25% in the cash rate in February, many young buyers have been asking why interest rates have been so high. To many older Australians the current cash rate of 4.1% represents incredibly cheap money. Many will recall the days when banks charged up to 17% in the early 90s. Those…
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There’s a growing appreciation of walkable neighbourhoods – those vibrant urban enclaves where daily necessities and leisure activities are within strolling distance. This shift reflects a desire for a more connected, active and sustainable lifestyle with benefits ranging from improved health and well-being to reduced environmental impact. A walkable neighbourhood is characterised by its pedestrian-friendly…
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