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A long weekend is looming and it’s tempting to put your feet up for an indulgent break. Why not take the time instead to give your house a little glow up or get cracking on that pesky repair you’ve been putting off? If you’re at a loss about where to start, these projects should give.
The federal budget has failed to provide the “silver bullet” needed to address housing affordability and counter rising construction costs, Queensland property industry figures say. A new Regional Home Guarantee has been announced as a buffer against skyrocketing property values in the state’s regions, allowing up to 10,000 homebuyers a year to put down a.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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’.
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.
