As the clock struck midnight on Jan 1, we almost heard a collective sigh of relief. But it seems the changes brought on by the virus in 2020 will continue to change how we live and where and when we’ll buy in 2021…
Continue readingTop 10 School Catchment Areas for High Property Growth in Australia & Sydney
Many families are choosing to buy in areas that have great public schools. This is helping with the property prices in these locations. House prices in some of Australia’s school catchment areas have soared by as much as 35% over the past 12 months…
Continue readingProtecting Your Property this Summer
Whether you’re an owner-occupier or investor it’s smart to prepare your property for the Summer climate. Risk mitigation is everything, so here are some steps you can take to minimise harm from weather events…
Continue readingHot Interior Design Trends for 2021
As we draw to the end of 2020, it’s time to start looking forward to a new year and new trends. Get en vogue with 3 of the hottest interior design trends to hit Aussie shores in 2021…
Continue readingThe tenant-landlord relationship during COVID-19
When COVID hit, landlords all over Australia held their breath, waiting for tenants to tell them they could no longer afford to pay the rent. It was an intense time for everyone…
Continue readingSo, you’ve saved your deposit. What’s next?
Congratulations! You’ve completed the hardest part of the buying stage. You’ve made sacrifices and saved your bickies. Now it’s time to get real. Let’s turn that hard-earned cash into an investment in your future…
Continue readingWomen in Business – The Glass Ceiling for Female Friendship?
The glass ceiling for female friendship: when a woman succeeds in business as well as the other parts of her life. Unfortunately this can bring out a complex range of emotions in other women, from outright envy to covert hostility…
Continue readingOne for the Investors: Understanding Capital Gains Tax
If you’re investing in property for the first time, it’s a good idea to get your head across Capital Gains Tax (CGT) – a little knowledge could save you a bundle…
Continue readingSpruce up for Spring with Indoor Plants
Breathe life into your home this Spring, making it cleaner and fresher, with the addition of indoor plants. Whether it’s a fancy Fiddleleaf or fern, indoor plants can really transform your living spaces…
Continue readingHouse Hunting: Watch, Wait, Buy.
The old saying what goes up, must come down is true for the property market too. Never right down. But there will always be peaks and troughs in the property market, just like anything else in life…
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