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
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Heat seekers: staying warm this winterHeat seekers: staying warm this winter
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
‘FOMO’ meets its match in market driver ‘TINA’‘FOMO’ meets its match in market driver ‘TINA’
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
Real estate tax terms explainedReal estate tax terms explained
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
Buying land: what to considerBuying land: what to consider
With record construction figures and government stimulus propelling the growth of new-build industries, there’s increasing interest in building on property dreams from the ground up. Regional appeal, design customisation and Read More
The pressures driving regional property growthThe pressures driving regional property growth
Affordability and remote accessibility are two main motivators for the exponential growth in regional real estate. COVID-19 played a key role in the initial push towards urban fringe or regional Read More
Restoring period homes to their former gloryRestoring period homes to their former glory
Owning or buying a period home is a pleasure and privilege, but not without its maintenance challenges. Reflecting current and recent trends, the National Trust is noticing an uptake in Read More
Your end-of-financial-year property tax checklistYour end-of-financial-year property tax checklist
It’s that time of year again when many property managers email their landlords about the rental deductions available as tax time rolls around. COVID-19 may have transformed the market, but Read More
Bank of Mum and Dad chips into affordability crisisBank of Mum and Dad chips into affordability crisis
Surging property prices that are fuelling the national and multinational housing affordability crisis are leading many first-time homebuyers to a trusted financial source: The Bank of Mum and Dad. Concerns Read More
Your guide to becoming a landlordYour guide to becoming a landlord
If you have purchased an investment property and intend to become a landlord for the first time, you should conduct research and know your obligations, responsibilities and rights. Landlords are Read More