Tag: rentals

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.

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.

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.

REIQ: Still wind in the sails of Queensland property market

Queensland’s resilient property market appears to be defying the downturn being seen in southern states, with median house prices still climbing 3.23 per cent and median unit prices rising 2.17 per cent in the first quarter of 2022, as released by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) today. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said Queensland’s.

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.

7 ways to make your rental more energy-efficient

You want to play your part in reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency, but there isn’t much you can do on the home front because you live in a rental, right? Not so fast. While renters aren’t in a position to build a brand-new passive house or retrofit the place with all-electric appliances, there are.

Where Gold Coast property sits between boom and bust

Somewhere between boom and bust is a holding pattern where the Gold Coast property market sits right now. The release of CoreLogic’s home value index confirmed house prices had fallen in the big smoke markets of Sydney and Melbourne, by 0.2 and 0.1 per cent respectively, for the first time since the pandemic. Nationwide, REA.

7 DIY home improvement projects to tackle over a long weekend

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.

Budget fail: Qld property industry says no ‘silver bullet’ to tackle housing affordability

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.