May 11, 2018
Federal budget will have little impact on property investors
The 2018-19 federal budget had no measures that specifically addressed housing supply and affordability, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA). “Whereas housing affordability was
Nov 20, 2017
Should you rent back your new home to the seller?
During property transactions, sometimes the seller hasn’t found anywhere else to live by the time they sign on the dotted line. One of the most common solutions to this situation is renting back the
Oct 26, 2017
How to increase the value of your home in one weekend
Increasing the value of your property pre-sale doesn’t have to require a team of professionals. Just one weekend dedicated to cleaning, refreshing, tidying and upgrading can put you in great stead
Oct 24, 2017
What your property manager should be doing for you
A property manager is responsible for just three major things: finding you a tenant, collecting the cash and carrying out regular inspections. Right? Wrong, says Emma Gordon, who runs the proper
Sep 1, 2017
Starting afresh: Why spring is a game-changer for Griffith and Leeton’s property market
Spring is here, and with it the urge to re-emerge from Griffith and Leeton’s winter hibernation and start over afresh. That’s when we begin thinking about spring-cleaning our lives, and embracing c
Aug 10, 2017
Tricky living rooms: What to do if your living room is out of the norm
In living rooms – just as in life – the perfect shape may well be the ideal, but the reality for most is anything but perfection. And, hey, perfection can be boring. Many rooms don’t conform to the
May 30, 2017
Is an interest-only loan worth it or something to avoid?
A new Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) crackdown on interest-only lending has shined a light on a loan product popular with hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders. But are interest-o
May 18, 2017
How to buy property in the United States: 4 tips for Australian home shoppers
Maybe you fell in love with a new city while on holiday in the US. Maybe you’re itching for a new experience. Or maybe, after observing the American dream from afar, you’ve decided to pursue it for yo