Lockdown affords us a little extra time to tackle those wish list projects around the home. So, let’s start with a laundry refurbishment…
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Rents plummet in cities due to COVID
COVID has been a real mixed bag for landlords across the country. While landlords in coastal locations and lifestyle suburbs have tenants knocking at their front doors, landlords in city locations are being forced to lower rents…
Continue reading5 Tips to Avoid DIY Painting Problems
While painting the walls of your home does take time to plan, there is no reason the thought of it should fill you with dread. So without further ado, here are 5 things you need to consider before starting your DIY paint job…
Continue readingNegative Interest Rates a Real Possibility
As Australians keep entering lockdown right across the country, we may expect negative interest rates on home loans. It’s an economic consequence that may bizarrely see house prices rise even more…
Continue readingShould I upgrade, refinance, or both while rates are low?
Right now, the property market is booming! Homeowners are getting some great returns when it comes to selling their properties, and there are also some good options to be found for those looking to upgrade to a larger or more valuable home…
Continue readingCOVID lockdowns and the housing market
We’ve all had just about enough of the ol’ lockdown. And as Sydney enters another week, things are feeling a little grim, but the good news is the housing market will keep on keeping on, just in a whole new way…
Continue readingNo Interest Rate Hike Before 2024? Yehaa!
This could be good news for borrowers. Maybe. The RBA still expects there won’t be an official rate rise until at least 2024, flying in the face of economists at major banks predicting an earlier rise…
Continue readingInterpreting Lagging and Leading Indicators. Huh?
No, it’s not witchcraft. Stats and data can sure help you gauge some idea of what will happen in the property market, though there are no guarantees. Accurately trying to predict a good investment isn’t an exact science and comes with all kinds of challenges…
Continue readingCreating Space – Your Life, Your Home, Your Way
Ah Australia. The land of wide open spaces. But as house prices skyrocket, that big house dream is getting a little smaller. We’re not talking New York small, but small enough that we’re all seeking ways to find more space…
Continue readingProposed Property Forecasts Australia-Wide
With COVID restrictions loosening across most of Australia, there has been a rise in homebuyers reconsidering their work, property and everyday living situations. And what timing, with our Aussie banks suggesting a positive outlook for property for the remainder of 2021…
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