7 properties in prime suburbs – without the hefty price tag
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We’ve all looked wistfully at the property listings in our dream suburbs, imagining the glamorous life we could be enjoying in a gorgeous Victorian terrace in South Melbourne, or how convenient it would be to wander home to a Toorak apartment after a big night out. But thanks to the boom conditions of the past […]
Introducing this stunning Victorian residence in Prahran
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Old meets new in this superbly-designed property, where an extensive transformation has propelled a classic Victorian residence in Prahran into the modern era with the utmost sophistication. The architecturally-led makeover of 18 Primrose Street, Prahran was completed just two years ago, and has been undertaken with precise attention to detail throughout. As you approach the property, you’ll […]
The 10 most popular inner-Melbourne suburbs for renters
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Renters are no longer just cash-strapped students living in pokey rooms near universities. Census figures show that 42 per cent of private renter households were made up of families with children. According to Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) figures, in 2016 there were 2.1 million households in the private rental sector, which is […]
The Adelaide property market: what can we expect
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The South Australian capital has traditionally been the home of slow and steady price growth, riding out the peaks and troughs of the Melbourne and Sydney markets with flatter periods and modest gains. Seemingly immune to the boom and bust conditions experienced elsewhere, the City of Churches hasn’t really been on many property investors’ radars […]
How to choose industrial decor for your home
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Industrial decor does not have to be for minimalists. When people think of industrial designer homes they usually picture a converted warehouse with high ceilings and open plan living big enough for your own bowling alley in the living room. But not everyone has a converted warehouse. Industrial decor can suit modern homes that don’t benefit […]
Can I get a home loan if I’m unemployed?
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The short answer: unfortunately, it is very hard to secure a home loan if you are unemployed. This is for a good (and obvious) reason: if you don’t have a regular income, then you cannot make the regular payments on your loan. It would seem nonsensical to provide a loan to an individual who cannot […]
Rare opportunity: investing in a retirement village
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In the stunning Dandenong Ranges, Rhodoglade Retirement Village presents a unique business opportunity for prospective investors. For sale by tender is the freehold and chattels, with the new owner welcome to carry on the business if they wish to do so. Located at 1502-1504 Mt Dandenong Road, Olinda, The Lodge at Rhodoglade is an intimate, […]
How much will a bedroom add value to a home?
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As the number of bedrooms in a home increases, so too does its value. This may seem fairly obvious, but the other question you may be asking is, does your location factor into this? The short answer is, yes! Will a bedroom add value to a home? We’ve knuckled down the numbers and compiled a list of […]
Where the market says you should retire
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The latest monthly figures from view.com.au continue to show that there are a number of key areas across Australia’s eastern seaboard that tick all the boxes for retirees: lifestyle, affordability, and capital growth. With an ageing population and a sustained price squeeze within the inner rings of the major markets (despite a recent softening of […]
RBA Interest Rate Announcement – April 2018
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The RBA board have today decided to keep cash rates unchanged at 1.50%. The global economy has strengthened over the past year. A number of advanced economies are growing at an above-trend rate and unemployment rates are low. The Chinese economy continues to grow solidly, with the authorities paying increased attention to the risks in […]
Bathroom remodeling: DIY vs using a professional
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If you’re reading this, I’m sorry. You are in that unfortunate position of deciding whether to take on the herculean task of doing your own bathroom remodeling project, or opening the wallet a little further than you’d like to leave it to someone who knows how a toilet actually works, and can install one. The […]
Moving into a home with a fireplace
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When searching for homes for sale or rent with view.com.au, simply use the keyword “fireplace” in the filters section to find homes suited for those winter months. Moving into an old Victorian terrace often comes with the same question, “Can we use the fireplace?”. While renters may not be able to use a fireplace within a […]
Regional properties vs the suburbs – cost, lifestyle and growth
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Unless you’re raking in a seven-figure salary, you’ve probably all but given up hope of buying a home in the inner-ring suburbs Melbourne or Sydney, where multi-million-dollar properties are the norm and space is at a premium. That leaves you with two options – move out to the outer suburbs and live in a far-flung […]
Property market in focus: Booming Ballarat
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As first homebuyers are increasingly priced out of Melbourne’s property market, eyes turn towards regional towns as the solution to their home ownership dreams. Dubbed the “capital of Western Victoria”, Ballarat is 110 kilometres west of Melbourne, a trip that takes just over an hour by train to Southern Cross station. The city is home […]
The best bargain homes on the market 18.04.18
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Looking for growth in a property, or something that will get the most from your investment? Or perhaps you are a first home buyer on the hunt for the ultimate bargain home? Every week, we analyse new listings to discover the best bargain properties that are most likely to improve in value, would benefit from […]
13th National Awards for Excellence celebrate the best working in real estate
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Last week saw the Real Estate Institute of Australia celebrate those working within its industry at the 13th National Awards for Excellence in Sydney. Fresh and innovative approaches to the industry, as well as passion and long-term dedication to real estate were those attributes most lauded in the celebrations, which were sponsored by view.com.au and […]
10 steps to finding financial freedom
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Are rising energy prices starting to bight each month? You’re not alone. Financial freedom is quickly becoming an unattainable dream for renters and homeowners alike. Why is financial freedom a dream for many? The first taste of financial freedom any of us gets is the day we receive our first pay check. Up to that […]
5 ways to downsize your house without selling your house
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The pressure to ‘downsize your house’ is increasingly becoming a concern for an ageing population, which expects to live longer and so requires more disposable income to fund post-retirement life. Yet there is also a significant concern for those reaching this stage of their lives, and within the community as a whole, that those looking to downsize […]
Hidden gem – 63 Ruskin Street, Elwood
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The unassuming period façade of this Elwood home conceals a stunning, modern interior, in a property that genuinely offers the very best of both worlds. Ideally located in a highly desirable pocket of Elwood, just minutes from the beach, 63 Ruskin Street is a truly aspirational property that effortlessly blends high-end luxury with functionality. The […]
Your guide to investing in Tasmania
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Whether you’re a beginner property mogul, a budding rentvester, or you’re looking to grow your existing real estate portfolio, opening up your search criteria to include that little island down south could be the key to unlocking a powerful investment strategy. It’s a great time to ponder investing in Tasmania, as the boom conditions of […]
Some drought relief on the horizon for first home buyers
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There’s light at the end of the tunnel for those first home buyers who thought house prices were destined to skyrocket in Australia, as figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirm a decrease in the rate of growth seen across the country in the last financial quarter. According to the ABS, residential property prices […]
Gentrification in Melbourne – suburbs set to transform
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Long-term Melbourne residents will recall the seismic shift that occurred in St Kilda in the 1990s, when the working class population was given the boot in favour of the up-and-coming hipster class. In the space of a few years, the beachside suburb south of the CBD was transformed from a sleazy hangout where many feared […]
10 ways to reduce your property investment risk
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One of the greatest ways to assure yourself long-term financial growth and stability in the future is to buy an investment property, but how do you reduce your property investment risk? Building wealth through property is not as simple as it has been in the past thirty years, despite the principles underlying the process remaining […]
Is bigger really better? Things to consider before upsizing your home
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Upsizing a house often seems like the natural progression for home ownership, especially in today’s highly competitive and pricey market. Couples look to get onto the market with an apartment, before using both capital and wage growth to eventually move into a building that can house a larger family. But is this always the way […]
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