Tag: Gold Coast

The best ways to get rid of mould in your home

Floods, heavy rains and humidity are creating the perfect storm for mould and mildew to grow in our homes. For some, it’s a minor inconvenience that requires a bit of time and effort to fix. For others, it can escalate to levels that call for expert intervention. Before you reach for the bleach, it’s best.

Interest rates to rise three times by Xmas

One of Australia’s biggest banks expects the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates three times in quick succession, taking the cash rate to pre-pandemic levels by Christmas, as the economy picks up. The National Bank of Australia also warned it saw a further six interest rate hikes coming off RBA in the two years after.

Net migration to the regions has more than doubled

Elevated levels of regional migration have continued throughout the pandemic, according to a new report. Net migration to the regions has more than doubled compared to the two years prior, while the influx of people from the capital cities to the regions has jumped 15 per cent. The findings from the Regional Movers Index published.

What does the energy rating on household appliances actually mean?

For many of us, the good old “energy rating” system has been around for a reasonable portion of our lives. But how much do you really know about the rainbow-shaped, star-spangled symbol that graces your appliances? What is the energy rating system? The energy rating system is an Australian government initiative that came into place.

Interstate buyers push Brisbane house prices to steepest rise in 18 years

Brisbane house prices have hit a record median high of $792,065, following one of the biggest quarterly price hikes in two decades. Figures from Domain’s latest House Price Report, released today, reveal house prices in the Sunshine State capital jumped 10.7 per cent over the three months to December – the steepest hike clocked across the city.

Houses v Apartment: Which is the better investment?

Here are the top things to keep in mind when choosing an apartment versus a house for an investment.  It’s the age-old question – is it better to invest in an apartment or in a house? If you are an investor thinking about buying a residential investment property, there will come to a point when.

Virtual buying: ‘Time of the essence’ for hot QLD property

Virtual bidding wars for Queensland real estate may be here to stay, with pandemic-induced border closures “supercharging” technology across the property sector during the pandemic. And sealing the deal using virtual inspections, digital signatures and facial recognition technology are just some of the ways that buying bricks and mortar may have changed forever. ‘Essentially free’.

6 creative ways to decorate your rental property

Make your rental property feel like home with expert tips from an interior stylist. Just because you’re renting doesn’t mean your home can’t look like your own. While you may not be able to lay your own floorboards or paint the walls (unless you have a very accommodating landlord), you can still style your space.

Should home sellers ‘Deck the Halls’ when listing at Christmas?

Christmas: it’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to some songwriters – with homes across the country changing their appearance to include a jingle of bells, pine trees, inflatable Santa Clauses and enough festive lights to illuminate the outback. And while it’s a great look for the festive season, if you’re selling your.

Investor activity in housing increases

“The value of loans to investors continued to increase in October to reach its highest level since April 2015, just prior to APRA imposing macro-prudential restrictions on investors,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt. The ABS released the Lending to Households and Businesses data for October 2021 today. The publication presents statistics on housing finance commitments.