Tag: Ormeau

5 under-5 minute tasks that bring oodles of satisfaction

If you’ve been a little less motivated to do certain things around the home recently, you’re not alone. Between working from home, home-schooling and spending a lot more time indoors, it’s safe to say we have all suffered from a case of the ‘blahs’. Come on admit it, you know you have. You’ve looked at.

Surprising top 10 postcodes for first home buyers

New mortgage data has revealed surprise hotspots where first home buyers are flocking across Brisbane, SEQ and further north, including some of the state’s most expensive suburbs. Analysis of over 3,000 property transactions by independent mortgage brokers uncovered the top 10 postcodes where first home buyers were flocking this calendar year, with almost a fifth.

Rental listings plunge across all Gold Coast suburbs

Rental listings have fallen across Gold Coast suburbs as high levels of interstate migration and skyrocketing property prices put the squeeze on tenants. REA Group data paints a stark picture of the city’s deepening rental crisis, with rental listings on the Gold Coast down a staggering 45.1 per cent since last year. The figures show.

Getting started in property investment

Launching yourself into property investment can seem daunting. But, by following some sound advice, it doesn’t have to be so scary. Here are the steps to get you on your way. How much money do I need to get started? The first step is one of the most obvious; ask yourself: do you have enough.

Indoor gardening: 5 steps to growing herbs with limited space

As the weather starts warming up it’s time to start turning our minds to ways we can enjoy our homes once more. Greening up the home is a great way to improve mental health and reduce anxiety levels.  But what if you don’t have a lot of space, or even a garden to speak of?.

Gold Coast property market holds strong despite fewer sales

The Gold Coast has weathered the storm that eroded the property market earlier this year, with house values holding steady despite fewer sales. CoreLogic’s latest Regional Market Update shows the city’s house values increased 0.3 per cent to $637,614 in the year to October despite the number of sales dropping 13 per cent. While data.

Property values rising across the Gold Coast

The Glitter Strip’s property market is starting to shine again as home values gradually rise. New CoreLogic figures released this week show property (house and unit) values on the Gold Coast have increased 1.9 per cent in the three months ending in October to $529,112 It was one of the best performing regional markets behind.