It seems hard to believe, but footage of aspiring tenants lining the streets to inspect rental properties is back on the TV news. Rental vacancies nationally are back under 2%, and rents are rising as a consequence. And while this is agony for young people seeking a home, investors will recognise the opportunity. Where to…
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What’s behind the latest surge in Australian property prices? And why are economists, such as those working in the Big Four banks and the two leading property portals, predicting average prices will continue to rise through 2026? There are a number of factors, including strong immigration numbers, construction shortfalls, a shortage of available properties and…
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As real estate agents returned to their respective offices in January, anecdotal evidence suggested an air of confidence that the strength of the 2025 market would continue into the first quarter of this year. A new report from Domain – one of the two leading real estate portals – suggests the market is going to…
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If you are a follower of interior design fashion, then some of the trends that are “out” for 2026 might raise an eyebrow. Of course, manufacturers and interior designers thrive on change, just as the clothing industry does. It keeps us interested in our surroundings and will encourage us to invest in new looks and…
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As price trends head ever higher and finance pundits predict that we’re done with interest rate cuts for the foreseeable future, what’s it going to take to get a buyer excited about your property? What are the trends for 2026 that will stop buyers thinking about their prospective mortgage repayment and fall in love with…
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When preparing your home for sale, it can feel like there are a million tasks ahead of you, each vitally important to winning over the buyer and achieving your maximum possible price. One of the overlooked elements of a home is the quality of the flooring. It’s true that buyers don’t walk into a home…
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Have you ever heard of the trend called Cashmere Kitchen? It’s a new fashion based on an old philosophy of making your kitchen cosy with warm neutrals rather than taking the more modern path of a stark-white tableau. Designers say that to create a Cashmere Kitchen you must use natural materials with neutral colours and…
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As we enter 2026, the real estate market continues to produce outstanding results for sellers and investors despite buyer disappointment at the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to not cut interest rates for a fourth time in less than 12 months. The average value of a home rose 1% in November, following a 1.1% rise…
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If you’re an aspiring first-home buyer trying to save for a deposit while renting, this time of year is often an ideal opportunity to re-evaluate your accommodation. With many leases expiring, anecdotal evidence suggests a lot of renters are seeking arrangements that last longer than 12 months to give them stability and rent-cost predictability. It’s…
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One of the hottest property topics right now is the ability to accelerate the building of new homes to keep up with demand generated by an increasing population that features a 450,000+ annual immigration intake. The lack of supply, which industry data suggests is 20% below the five-year average, is a key reason for property…
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