Author: chrisbrown1224

Buying a property requires more than a deposit.  Pre-purchase costs can add up to 10 per cent to the price of an average family home.  Some of these, such as Read More

There are two schools of thought when it comes to enhancing your lifestyle and increasing property values.  Making the most of raw material (i.e. your place of residence or investment Read More

Selling your home is one of life’s major decisions — with successful outcomes often attributed to the real estate agent representing your property. So, it makes sense to do your Read More

Industry analysts and the renting public alike are acutely aware of the housing affordability crisis.  Research by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute shows Australia is short 173,000 affordable Read More

Not everyone can afford to spend a small fortune when buying their first home, which is why apartments will continue to be popular.  Factor in the often central location, low-maintenance Read More

Simply put, depreciation is the act of a fixed asset losing value over time. It occurs in all acquired entities. The nature of this ongoing prospect in terms of an Read More

The sold sticker has been freshly plastered on the board outside and the celebratory bottle of champagne is empty. It is only natural to feel the stress relief — but Read More

Winter is upon us and for homeowners and renters, that often means one thing: staying warm. With the nightly and early-morning temperatures set to plummet, particularly in southern Australia and Read More

Record-low interest rates and surging property prices in Australia and New Zealand have fuelled buyers’ fear of missing out, otherwise known as FOMO, since the pandemic was declared in March Read More

The end of a financial year prompts swift action for tax-related matters.  This includes relevant information for property owners, renters and potential buyers in their bid to streamline real estate Read More