Year: 2022

Younger Australians chasing cheaper housing and jobs in the regions

Far from retirees moving to the regions to seek a quieter post-work life, it is millennials leading the charge. Half of those moving out of capital cities into regional areas are aged 24 to 40, chasing better bang for their property buck and fast-tracking their careers in a ­vibrant jobs market. New data from the.

Creating a warm outdoor space to enjoy during winter

Although the days are getting colder and the nights are getting longer, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to retreat indoors. With a few simple updates, it’s possible to enjoy your outdoor space without roughing it this winter. Kylie Haig from The Gas Showroom says they’ve seen an upward trend of people upgrading their outdoor.

‘Incredible struggle’: Supply of rental homes halves in two years

The number of homes available to rent in Australia’s capital cities tightened by a further 5.4 per cent last month to hit a new historic national low – it’s an astonishing 54 per cent slump since May 2020. Vacancy rates around the country now sit uniformly at crisis levels, the latest Domain Rental Vacancy Rate.

REIQ: Still wind in the sails of Queensland property market

Queensland’s resilient property market appears to be defying the downturn being seen in southern states, with median house prices still climbing 3.23 per cent and median unit prices rising 2.17 per cent in the first quarter of 2022, as released by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) today. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said Queensland’s.

Bright colours and playful patterns: The hottest interior trends for the cooler months ahead

A change in season always inspires a change in scenery, and after our most lively summer in years, we’re beginning to retreat indoors again as the winter chill sets in. “The change in seasons really shifts the mood – we’re inside more and looking for our homes to reflect that sense of hibernation and quiet,”.

Homebuyer demand is falling from its peak but remains well above pre-pandemic levels

Rising interest rates have eased demand from potential buyers over 2022, which has been evident in the slowing of home price growth. But demand for homes in one state continues to outpace the rest. The PropTrack Potential Buyers Index, which measures the number of people seriously interested in buying, shows that demand has been trending.

7 ways to make your rental more energy-efficient

You want to play your part in reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency, but there isn’t much you can do on the home front because you live in a rental, right? Not so fast. While renters aren’t in a position to build a brand-new passive house or retrofit the place with all-electric appliances, there are.

3 In 4 Investors Set Their Eyes On Perth, Brisbane As Top Spots

Around three in four investors are seeing themselves invest in Perth or Brisbane over the next 12 months, according to a national survey by Momentum Wealth.   The survey ranked Perth as the most viable city for property investment, with 40% of investors pointing to the city as the best place to invest. Brisbane also ranked higher, with around 32% of.

Why Coomera units could become hot property

Coomera units could become hot property with the suburb’s unit real estate market tipped to skyrocket, according to a new report. The Well Home Loans Green Shoots Report reveals the top 20 Queensland suburbs that are showing the clearest signs of predicted strong price growth. The Coomera unit market is the only Gold Coast suburb.

New homeowner checklist: Everything you need to get organised before moving into a new home

Congratulations! You’ve just done all the hard work and bought your new home, and now it’s time for the fun part: getting organised to move in. But to make sure it stays a joy, instead of descending into a chaotic nightmare, take the time to get organised. First things Last-minute jobs: Do you need to.