Kmart investments: choosing the best from the rest
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There is an old proverb that goes something like, ‘Feed a man a fish and he eats for a day but teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime.’ But there is also the old proverb that says, ‘Give a man $100 and 30 minutes at Kmart and he’ll have completely redesigned […]
Has your suburb value grown? Check the median sale prices
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Locked in the midst of a booming property market may have you asking the question – just how well is my suburb performing? View.com.au have compiled the median sales prices from suburbs right across the country, comparing the current home median price to those recorded one year ago and three years ago. The median suburb […]
How does Australian home affordability compare worldwide?
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It’s no surprise that housing affordability in our country has declined over the past few decades. In that time, there has been an almost 80% increase in the price to income ratio. But how does Australia’s housing affordability stack up worldwide? First of all, house prices vary dramatically depending on where you live in Australia, […]
Top 25 free (or cheap) things to do in Brisbane
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Having an outgoing life can be hard while trying to save for a home deposit. Brisbane is a place full of excitement, adventure, and fun things to do – and fortunately, many of them won’t have you digging deep in your pockets. Here are the top 25 things you can still do in Brisbane completely […]
Starting a share house with friends
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Every man, woman and monkey who hasn’t been living under a rock knows how hard it is to get into the real estate market today. The entire generation of baby boomers are collectively breathing a sigh of relief that they aren’t starting out in the game. Sydney’s ratio of dwelling prices to household income in […]
Measuring up your new home
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One of the more enjoyable aspects of moving house is figuring out what will go where. However, knowing whether that sofa will work in that corner all relies on you measuring your home and playing around with ideas. If you are moving with kids in tow, this can be one activity that they can be […]
Finding the schools that are near your next purchase
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It is no secret to any property buyer that schools are having an increasing impact on house prices, as parents plan well ahead for the future of their children. Studies done between 2015 and 2016 by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) noticed that Northern Parkville, in Melbourne’s inner-north, had the biggest gap in […]
If and when to upsize
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Before you continue, what are the actual costs of moving home and upsizing? Check out our post on moving on up and use it with this article to gauge whether those costs will make the difference between if and when to upsize. Deciding when to upsize: the financial considerations 1. Your budget. You probably already […]
Are you prepared for a fire at home?
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Most people think they know how to deal with a fire at home, but the truth is: you’re probably not as prepared as you think you are. In the heat of the moment (pun intended), you may not react in the best way. Did you know that putting water on an oil or grease fire […]
Conveyancing terms explained
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For first time buyers, all the legal mumbo jumbo may seem a little overwhelming. That’s why it’s best to turn to the professionals like solicitors and conveyancers but even the professionals use terminology that you might not have heard before. That’s where we come in. Here are a few conveyancing terms explained to help you […]
The upsizing downsides and downsides of upsizing
Advice
The Australian dream used to be a house with a white picket fence. Is it now a two storey mansion with security cameras and a 30 metre lap pool? Sometimes upsizing is a necessary move. It can act as a natural part of growing your capital and planning for your future. However, there are aspects and […]
Investment advice: what to look out for
Advice
Why get investment advice? Because you’d be mad not to! Are you a financial planner/adviser? Did you grow up in a household of financial advisers? If not, then it’s probably worth seeking some advice. A financial adviser can help you with just one aspect or the entirety of your financial life (such as insurance, real estate advice, […]
Co-tenancy vs sub-tenancy: the pros and cons
Advice
When applying for rental properties you have two options for your lease agreement: co-tenancy vs sub-tenancy. Will you share the tenancy, with all of your names on the one lease? Or rather will you be the sole lease holder? In this case you would sublease one or more rooms to tenant/s who won’t be on the […]
Investing capital before selling
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Investments can be confusing. The capital on a property is no different. It’s difficult to know when to buy, when to sell, when to wait and when to move. Particularly when looking at buying a new property at the expense of an existing property, there’s much to consider. The experts say never sell. But as […]
Investing on a low income
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Investing on a low income. Impossible, yes? No? Maybe? No! Never say never. There are people out there earning far beyond the average yearly wage but are up to their ears in debt and have no savings to lean on. Why? They can’t save. If you want to invest on a long income you need […]
Tips for residential odour control
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Residential odour may not be something we talk about in polite company, but they happen to all of us and getting rid of them isn’t always as simple as lighting a scented candle. There is a huge number of things that can cause bad smells in your home, and some of them are more difficult to […]
10 tips for saving for a deposit
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Saving for a deposit shouldn’t take too much brainpower, nor should it take too much effort. As long as you set up a few things at the start of your saving and follow through with a few commitments, then it’s all a matter of playing the waiting game as you wait for your savings to […]
Feng shui your new home on moving day
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Moving house is a stressful time, but it is also a time for new beginnings. If you want your house to stay zen, it is important to start in the right way. Give your new home the best possible beginning by bringing feng shui into your moving process. Here’s how. Moving day It is said […]
The first steps to investing using your current house
Advice
Just bought your first home? Congratulations, you have made it inside the club. The line was ridiculous and that bouncer…rude. But forget that, you are a homeowner and from here on in it’s champagne and – wait. What is that second door with another bouncer in front of it? It has its own line! There seems […]
Moving back in with your parents: a survival guide
Advice
For so many of us, moving out of the family home is a long-awaited achievement, one that you don’t imagine ever returning from. The freedom and the independence taste sweet after years of being under mum and dad’s roof – why would you ever want to even imagine moving back in with your parents? Sometimes, life […]
Investing in student accommodation: the pros and cons
Advice
Investing in student accommodation has both its pros and its cons but there is one truth to this form of investing that sits smack bang in the middle. Investing in student accommodation is a yield game. You won’t find your investment generating huge increases in capital gains growth, in fact it may remain stagnant in […]
Give me a home among the gumtrees: How to know if a tree change is right for you
Advice
Like the age-old sea change that many Australians seek, becoming more and more popular is the idea of a tree change – an escape to the countryside. Swapping noisy, busy city streets for fresh air and green rolling paddocks, stretching out on bigger land sizes, in idyllic country cottages where expenses are less and expectations […]
Real estate disruptions: Purple Bricks
Advice
Looking at the effect Uber has had on the taxi industry, it is common sense to wonder why there haven’t been the same sort of real estate disruptions as in other sectors. This is probably due to both Australia’s particular real estate model and the fact that the move of the real estate industry to […]
Renovating for profit: squeezing more out of your home
Advice
Renovating for profit seems easy enough, but carrying out a cost-effective and quality renovation is easier said than done. Creating a profit is all about minimal investment for maximum return, and as we know, renovations can be a major investment – both of time and money. So where can you get the best value when […]
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