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 […]
How to market your home using technology
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If technology is anything other than innovative, engaging, and intelligent, it’s that it is forgiving. Nothing epitomizes this more than cameras (and cameras in phones) that have stabilizing technology. You could be juggling three puppies in your left hand and taking a picture of your home with your right hand and your common smartphone will still […]
Moving hacks
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It has finally arrived: moving day! It’s all very exciting and fun until you think about the mammoth task ahead that is shifting all the countless boxes and bags of your possessions from one location to another. Moving house can be a stressful time, but with careful planning and organisation, you can help to reduce […]
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 […]
Co-tenancy vs sub-tenancy: the pros and cons
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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 […]
Five decorating ideas for your home you haven’t thought of
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When it comes to decorating your home, a little effort can indeed go a long way. Simple additions to the home can be inexpensive with the power to bring life to a once dull atmosphere. Discover how these five simple yet awesome decorative ideas will brighten up your home, amazing both friends and family. 1. […]
How to sell your home in different seasons
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There’s no hard and fast rule for which season is best for selling houses. In fact, there are many pros and cons to each! So, whatever the weather, here’s how you can ensure your house is dressed to impress. Summer Stay cool When selling in summer it is important to ensure you aren’t presenting a […]
7 decorating tips for first time renters
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Decorating for first time renters is quite different to decorating for those who have been renting for years. Often, first time renters seek cheaper rent to allow them to afford their studies. This usually means sharing a home with so many other like-minded people to legally call themselves a commune. But beyond being the first […]
Owning your own home before you’re thirty
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Gen-Y rolls their eyes when their parents – who benefited from low house prices and rising wages in their youth – scold them for not venturing into the real estate market during their 20s and 30s. Just because it’s harder now than it was before doesn’t make owning your own home by the time you turn […]
Making the switch to L.E.D lighting: everything you should know
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The phase out of incandescent lighting is almost complete. Compact fluorescents (CFLs) still remain but are becoming less popular because of their flaws and low energy efficiency. That leaves the more sustainable alternative – the LED bulb. Its efficacy is almost 4 times that of an incandescent and halogen equivalent. The cons of buying the […]
Buying: when is the right time?
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Do you mean, when is the right time to buy, for you? Or do you mean, when is the right time to buy, for everyone? The fact is, these questions get different answers. First thing’s first: what is your personal situation? Are you in a position to buy? If so, is there a time of […]
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 […]
Cost-effective renovations for every room of your home
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Renovating a home adds value – but it comes at a cost. You can throw tens, even hundreds of thousands towards updating your home, but you can also be creative with your home updates to increase the value of your home with less. Here are five key areas you can upgrade with a little creativity […]
Why home renovations go over time and over budget
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It’s a pretty common problem. When you tell people that you’re planning some home renovations, they’ll often tell you to double your time frame and triple your budget. But do you really need to expect everything to go over time and budget? Or is it reasonable to expect everything to go according to plan? Well, […]
Renovations: What you can DIY and what’s best left to the pros
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There’s no denying it: renovating can be a costly exercise. From materials to labour, the expenses can add up quickly and without a strict budget in action, projects can easily amount to much more than you had bargained for. With this in mind, it’s natural to wonder if you could just as easily saddle the […]
Types of leases: what first time renters should know
Advice
Before you go signing any dotted lines, it is probably wise to know what you are signing. Knowing about the types of leases available to renters will help you make the best decisions when it comes to your next move. Types of leases: co-tenancy vs. sub-tenancy A question as old as time itself: should you sign a […]
Renting an apartment as a family
Advice
It’s no surprise to anyone that more and more families in Australia will spend time renting an apartment while their children grow up. Why? Some people may not have expected to live in an apartment as a family. But people are buying houses later in life and having children later in life. Renting an apartment […]
How does an increased RBA interest rate affect you?
Advice
Firstly, a quick synopsis. We constantly read and hear about the RBA’s interest rate and how it will affect the economy, but how many of us know what it is? Who are the RBA? The Reserve Bank of Australia is a body corporate entirely owned by the Commonwealth of Australia. It is Australia’s central bank […]
The real costs of moving house
Advice
After considering the costs of moving house you may just may end up reconsidering. But while it is better for your mental health to avoid adding up all those incidental costs, having a clearer idea of some of the costs of moving house may help you avoid some common pitfalls. The costs of cleaning After […]
Give me a home among the gumtrees: How to know if a tree change is right for you
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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 […]
Home makeovers which don’t require landlord permission
Advice
Be warned, this is not a guide to cheating your landlord. No. Yet, as real estate markets continue to soar past expectations and as more and more people turn to renting properties as a long term option, it is worth asking one question. Why just tolerate your home because you think it is just a […]
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