Month: December 2021

Housewarming parties call for forethought and imagination in hitting the right note with recipients. In the long-distant past, a glory box filled with items acquired over time helped establish people Read More

Whether it’s a new apartment or an old one – or even a house in the outer suburbs – finding an affordable home isn’t easy for anyone starting out. And Read More

Whether you win or lose in an auction environment, your success rate depends on how you play the game. Employing smart strategies and displaying ongoing patience are two key steps Read More

Catastrophic floods, devastating bushfires and other natural and man-made disasters are a telling reminder of the need for thorough research into home and contents insurance. Precious little can replace the Read More

The year 2021 was defined by market highs and pandemic lows, record rises and construction woes. Incongruously, this combination ultimately proved a boon for property values. However, in the quest Read More

The maintenance of the humble nature strip can often create confusion between tenants (renters) and their landlords (rental providers). Best described as the strip of land between a residential property Read More

With the phenomenon of instant loans and repayment conditions that favour the lender, it pays to think wisely before making your home loan decisions. In the deregulated and competitive marketplace Read More

Extra income and maintaining a safe distance are the key balancing acts if you’re deciding to add a granny flat to your property. Adding a granny flat could increase your Read More

Buying a home for the first time can be an expensive business, especially once the extras of stamp duty, conveyancing, moving costs and inspection reports have been factored into the Read More

No matter your intentions, disputes are part and parcel of owning an investment property. Be it bond claims, repairs and maintenance, rent increases, goods left behind, or leases, the potential Read More