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Is 2023 a good time to buy an investment property?

Is this year a good time to buy an investment property? Savvy property investors are likely to re-enter the market in 2023 after a year in which many quit because of fast-rising interest rates and high prices, experts predict. With the majority of cash rate hikes now likely behind us, as well as declining prices,.

How a landscaped garden can add value to your home

Landscaping, for the most part, is a fairly expensive pursuit, but it’s an investment that can add a surprisingly large amount of value to your home. Kim McQueen, of McQueen Real Estate, has decades of experience in selling high-end properties in both urban and rural settings and says that a nicely landscaped outdoor area can.

Regional Qld leads nation for interstate buyer activity

The ‘regional renaissance’ brought on by Covid-19 may have slowed, but Queensland continues to lead the country for internal migration. The PropTrack Regional Australia 2022 Report, released today, found Queensland – both metro and regional – remained the most popular destination for internal migrants, with more people moving to the state than anywhere else in.

Why sales records are ‘broken all the time’ in these two QLD regions

They’re the two prime spots of Queensland coastal living and, although the pandemic rush of migration from Australia’s cities is now slowing, demand for prestige homes on both the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast is still dwarfing supply. “We’re still seeing sales records being broken all the time,” says Amir Mian from Amir Prestige Property.

Three ways to ensure your house is secure while you’re on holidays

There’s no denying we have a seemingly insatiable appetite for travel now border restrictions have been lifted. But while all the excitement is focused on where the next holiday destination will be, travellers also need to turn their attention to security. A trip away is going to be much more enjoyable knowing your home is.

The Block 2022: Five bathroom trends to come from recent room reveals

Good bathrooms function, but beautiful ones perform and for the bathroom obsessed and teams on The Block, there is no more important room. “Bathrooms hover between being a sanctuary and a workhorse,” agrees designer Martine Cooper. “Creating one that looks and feels good and operates well is key. It’s also one of the most profitable.

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.

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.

Three things you should get sorted when you’re moving into a new home

Found a new home? No doubt you’ve spent long hours culling, packing and cleaning and you’ve got the all-important essentials boxed up, ready for day one in your new abode. But in all the excitement of moving – whether as an owner or a renter – it’s easy to overlook some of the most important.

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.