Tag: investment property

8 things you really should clean, but always forget about

When was the last time you cleaned the TV remote, vacuumed under your couch cushions or gave any thought to the nasties lurking behind the loo? While we might think we’re keeping our houses in sparkling form, many of us are guilty of turning a blind eye to everything from the state of our dishwasher.

Choice Homes breaks ground with FKG Group as builder for northern Gold Coast apartment complex

Multi-award-winning developer and builder Choice Homes’ $100 million Oakey Bay Apartments complex at Coomera has broken ground, following the appointment of FKG Group to construct the first stage and strong pre-sales. The innovative three-tower project, within the Coomera Marine Precinct, is poised to set a new benchmark for the property market with the development offering.

How refinancing your home loan could help fund your dream renovation

Financing home improvements can be costly, but using your home equity could be a cost-effective way to get the most out of your renovations. Here’s how to unlock equity in your home by refinancing and how you could use the funds to make improvements to your home. What is equity, and how much equity could.

The major shift in favour of QLD property buyers

A major sign that the property market might finally be turning back in favour of weary buyers has been revealed, with the number of dwellings being listed for sale in Queensland defying the usual winter slowdown. The PropTrack Listings Report June 2022 has revealed that the number of new listings hitting the market in Brisbane.

What is the ‘coastal grandmother’ trend (and how can I try the look at home)?

Some say it’s a fad, some say it’s a way of life, but one thing is for sure: the “coastal grandmother” aesthetic has taken the world by storm across fashion, interiors and beyond.  Rest assured, you don’t need a grandchild or a seaside home to indulge in this viral trend, which was catapulted into the.

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.

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.