Year: 2021

Locked down but not out: Investors stage 2021 market comeback

If one thing is clear, it’s that it takes more than a global pandemic to quell investor appetite for Australian real estate. After a brief hiatus in 2020, this year’s hot housing market, record low interest rates and robust rental yields have well and truly enticed property punters back into the fray. A look at.

How to turn unused nooks and crannies into storage spaces

While it’s true that most of us have more stuff than we really need, it’s also true that most homes that were built years ago were built when people didn’t have a need for as much storage as we do now. If you feel like your home doesn’t have enough storage space, this for you..

Benefits of buying in a new land development

If community, liveability and sustainability are on your property checklist, buying into a new land development could make good sense. New estates can suit a range of households, from first-home buyers looking to get a foot in the door to upgraders seeking more room to move; and downsizers keen on a low maintenance lifestyle. Here’s.

Australian property prices record highest growth in decades

House prices are up by a record 20 per cent year on year following a 1.5 per cent rise last month. House prices across the country rose by 1.5 per cent during September, according to the latest figures from CoreLogic. On an annual basis, national property prices surged by 20.3 per cent, the fastest rate.

5 under-5 minute tasks that bring oodles of satisfaction

If you’ve been a little less motivated to do certain things around the home recently, you’re not alone. Between working from home, home-schooling and spending a lot more time indoors, it’s safe to say we have all suffered from a case of the ‘blahs’. Come on admit it, you know you have. You’ve looked at.

Surprising top 10 postcodes for first home buyers

New mortgage data has revealed surprise hotspots where first home buyers are flocking across Brisbane, SEQ and further north, including some of the state’s most expensive suburbs. Analysis of over 3,000 property transactions by independent mortgage brokers uncovered the top 10 postcodes where first home buyers were flocking this calendar year, with almost a fifth.

Five ways to freshen up your home this spring

Spring is upon us and that means it’s time for a good ol’ spring clean. The spring clean doesn’t necessarily need to be deep cleaning your bathroom (although this can’t hurt, right?). It could mean sorting through those travel photos and finding some to frame, decluttering your closet or sorting the files on your computer..

Rental listings plunge across all Gold Coast suburbs

Rental listings have fallen across Gold Coast suburbs as high levels of interstate migration and skyrocketing property prices put the squeeze on tenants. REA Group data paints a stark picture of the city’s deepening rental crisis, with rental listings on the Gold Coast down a staggering 45.1 per cent since last year. The figures show.

How to choose the right rug for any room

Elegant and refined or graphic and vibrant, a well-chosen rug has the potential to set an inviting scene. And so much more. Injecting a distinctive sense of style and comfort while delineating and anchoring a space, a rug should be anything but a decorative afterthought. This often-undervalued styling tool has the power to transform a.

Getting started in property investment

Launching yourself into property investment can seem daunting. But, by following some sound advice, it doesn’t have to be so scary. Here are the steps to get you on your way. How much money do I need to get started? The first step is one of the most obvious; ask yourself: do you have enough.