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Mattresses, mortgage brokers and disappearing elephants

Posted on February 21, 2019

Just the other day I was looking into getting a n... Read more >

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Towards 2019: What next for the housing market?

Posted on January 20, 2019

The Australian residential housing market has been highly variable this year, and we’ve seen some highlights as well as lowlights. We look ahead at....

Property

Should you live in your house while you renovate

Posted on January 05, 2019

It can be tempting to stay in your home when you’re renovating, rather than spending money on rent. But is it really a good idea? Consider the pros....

Property

Is buying to flip still viable in today's market?

Posted on November 20, 2018

With the property boom of recent years and the popularity of TV renovation shows like The Block and House Rules, increasing numbers of Australians....

Property

How to negotiate in a softer housing market

Posted on October 20, 2018

Seller expectations are high but buyers want low prices – what’s to be done? Two real estate agents detail how to negotiate in a declining....

Property

Changes for property investors

Posted on September 20, 2018

In a highly regulated environment, property investment growth can be slower. We take a look at some of the changes to be aware of if you’re looking....

Property

Smart homes are for old homes too…

Posted on July 15, 2018

It seems that anyone can add ‘smart’ to the front of an existing word and it automatically attracts attention.

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