Deciding whether to sell your existing home before buying a new one or buying now and selling later can depend on your individual circumstances, financial situation, and the current state of the real estate market. Here are some tips and tricks to look out for if you are thinking of buying or selling: Do your…
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News that electricity bills will rise on July 1 will concern many homeowners already challenged by servicing their mortgages. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its price caps for NSW (+23.7%), SE Queensland (+19.8%) and South Australia (+21.8%). Victoria’s Essential Services Commission (ESC) has also proposed a 30% increase, which would hike an average…
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Real estate marketing techniques are constantly changing in a bid to attract attention to your property and create compelling reasons for a buyer to fall in love with your home. If you’re selling a prestige home, or even a property that appeals to the mid-market, drone video is one of the latest tools available to…
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If you feel like you’ve spent half your summer shaking sand out of towels, washing swimmers, rashies and other sundry items, then you’re probably ready to have a conversation about revamping your laundry. From a real estate point of view, the humble laundry is an unsung hero because it can set your property apart when…
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Living in the city can be an incredible experience, with access to world-class amenities and a fast-paced lifestyle. However, for many Australians, the cost of living in the city is simply too high. From skyrocketing property prices to expensive day-to-day living costs, it can be challenging to make ends meet in an urban environment. If…
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Buying an older home may be a great way to secure the perfect location in your search for a dream property. But, once you move in, it may be worth considering making some changes to the house so it is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Some of the upgrades you could consider include adding or…
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Have you ever dreamed of living on your own tropical island? Commuter traffic, the queue at the check-out and call centre muzak would all be terrors of the past on your own island of swaying palms and sun-kissed beaches! Most that come on to the market are around Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands and off the Tasmanian…
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It’s a good time to be a buyer, with prices trending down and owners with property on the market keen to strike a deal. Many pundits believe we’ve entered a buyer’s market, although the reality of higher interest rates tempers that judgement. As an experienced local agency, we’ve worked through similar economic cycles before. And…
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Our expectations of a modern home are changing, and that’s having a direct impact on how many owners are approaching renovation projects. The work-from-home (WFH) movement, climate change and the pandemic aftermath are the most powerful factors influencing today’s designs. Owners are keen to explore sustainable building materials and want the highest levels of insulation…
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Persistently high inflation is taking its toll on homeowners as the Reserve Bank of Australia continues to push the cash rate higher with the promise of more rises. Some 35% of housing debt is locked into fixed-term loans, according to the RBA’s Financial Stability Review. Two-thirds of those fixed-rate deals expire this year. Being squeezed…
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