Sep 19, 2016
Should landlords furnish their rental properties?
The owners of new or nearly-new units often face the conundrum of whether to furnish their properties, but experts say it’s probably not worth the effort or the expense. There are record numbers of n
Sep 15, 2016
How much first-home buyers need to save to own by 2020
If you saved 40 per cent of your income from today, it would take until 2021 to purchase your first home, new data shows. And that’s provided property prices don’t rise, rents don’t increase, and you
Sep 13, 2016
How to: Buy & sell at the same time
Selling a home and buying another at the same time may seem daunting, but it can be done. The secret is to be prepared. Jarrod McCabe, an independent buyer’s agent in Melbourne, says the key to suc
Sep 8, 2016
Seven current design trends that will date your kitchen the most
What does the typical 2016 kitchen look like? Which trends will date and which will stand the test of time? We consulted the experts to ensure your next kitchen is as stylish and timeless as it can be
Sep 5, 2016
What will the property market do this spring?
Winter is over and we can hopefully start to say goodbye to colder weather as we move into spring and then head towards a hot summer. Spring is the busiest time for the residential property market
Sep 3, 2016
How to: Find the perfect property to renovate for profit
Finding (and securing) the perfect property is probably one of the hardest things we do at Three Birds Renovations. There’s no shortage of ugly houses out there just begging for a makeover, but get
Sep 1, 2016
First home buyers stressed, not sleeping over property market
First home buyers desperate to get a foot in the door of the property market are suffering unprecedented levels of stress, with disturbed sleep and their productivity at work being hit, new research h
Aug 30, 2016
Selling vs renovating: Which is right for you?
Deciding whether to sell or renovate is a dilemma most families with growing pains will wrestle with. For some, it will be a finance-driven decision, for others a question of location. Assess your cu