Signs the ‘perfect storm’ that hit Australia’s home-building sector is beginning to ease
An unprecedented “perfect storm” of factors that hit Australia’s home-building industry hard is beginning to ease, according to a major developer. The combination of a Covid-induced supply chain crisis, skyrocketing materials costs, and a painful labour shortage have plagued the sector for the past 18 months. A number of small and medium-sized companies went bust.
6 Essentials to create the ultimate outdoor kitchen
Are you ready to take your outdoor entertaining area to the next level? This is the season for home entertaining, which means it could be time to do up your outdoor area to meet your needs. From a dazzling dining area to the latest in barbecue technology, we round up some of the exciting must-haves.
MPM Christmas Colouring in Competition
Hi everyone! Georgia and Annette here from MPM Property. I hope everyone is keeping sane approaching the Merry season. Now with this in mind, we are here today to present and officially open our MPM Property Christmas colouring in competition to keep those little hands busy. Open to all ages and running from 21st.
Six costs you need to be prepared for when buying an investment property
Investing in property has always been considered a sure bet. But you’ll need to be prepared to encounter some costs along the way. First-time buyers or new investors often don’t understand the total cost of purchasing and maintaining a property, says Tony Xia of The Mortgage Agency. “Ongoing costs are often vastly underestimated when investors.
Who are modern first-home buyers in Australia?
It is taking longer and longer for most Australians to get into their first home. So, who are the first-home buyers able to crack the market now? Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals some interesting facts about modern first-timers that may surprise you. First-time buyers are still young… but getting older Compared with.
Rent prices just rose at the fastest quarterly rate on record
A combination of low rental stock and high demand continues to drive prices up across the country and experts say there’s no relief in sight, especially for tenants in capital cities. PropTrack’s latest Rental Report for the September quarter shows rental prices have increased at the fastest quarterly rate on record, surging by 4.3% in the past.
Frightfully Fun! Halloween at Gold Coast Theme Parks
Halloween is creeping up (pun intended) already and what better way to celebrate this spooky fun-filled occasion than at Gold Coast theme park? Here are some of the best Gold Coast Halloween events for amping up the scare factor during the day or after dark… Fright Nights at Warner Bros. Movie World Evil returns to Warner Bros..
Australian women are investing in property more than ever
Women are increasingly doing it for themselves when it comes to investing. While research five years ago found that only a third of investors were female. Back then, the average real estate investor was a married, wealthy, middle-aged man with a high income and full-time work; that’s now rapidly changing. “We’re seeing a lot more.