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.
Indoor gardening: 5 steps to growing herbs with limited space
As the weather starts warming up it’s time to start turning our minds to ways we can enjoy our homes once more. Greening up the home is a great way to improve mental health and reduce anxiety levels. But what if you don’t have a lot of space, or even a garden to speak of?.
Five common yet confusing property finance terms explained
Property finance is riddled with terminology and jargon that can confuse even experienced buyers and sellers, let alone first-timers. Arming yourself with knowledge before making a move improves your chances of success in the long run. Cash rate The cash rate serves as a benchmark from which interest rates for home loans and savings accounts.
How organising our homes in lockdown helps us cope
When a lockdown hits, many of us feel it’s a time to focus on our mental health by making small changes that help us deal with a challenging time. The healthy coping strategies that many of us have tried include exercise, cutting out alcohol, practising mindfulness and seeking the support of family and friends. But.
Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast rents surge to record heights
A sea-change surge has pushed the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast rental markets to the brink of breaking with median weekly prices soaring to record heights as industry experts warn the boom that’s left some locals homeless is far from over. According to the latest Domain Rent Report, both cities recorded their strongest annual growth on.
How to transform your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary
The verdict has long been in – a sound night’s sleep is essential to both our physical and emotional well-being. “We see sleep as being one of the three pillars of good health, the other two being nutrition and exercise,” says renowned sleep psychologist Dorothy Bruck of the Sleep Health Foundation. So why is it that.