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
May 2, 2017
Plenty of houses in one street for sale: It’s not always a bad thing
Rows of for sale signs in the one street may not create the best first impression. But it’s not as bad as you think. A plethora of real estate boards is a sure sign of high price growth, says Josh Ro
Apr 25, 2017
Why first home buyers are jumping straight into property investment
It has been increasingly difficult for first home buyers to get their foot on the property ladder over the past year especially in the booming property markets of Sydney and Melbourne. According to
Apr 24, 2017
Things around your home you should test drive
Shannon Bennett is one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs and restaurant entrepreneurs. He’s an advocate for quality appliances and stresses the importance of investing in a good oven, cooktop and r
Apr 20, 2017
Home renovations on the rise for Generation Y
More than three-quarters of Australian home owners have been renovating or are considering renovating, with Generation Y the most likely to renovate, according to Westpac’s Home Ownership report. T
Apr 18, 2017
The 7 rules of bidding at auction
There is no magic potion to take away the nerves, and if the truth be told, even experienced advocates get a rush of adrenaline when the auction pre-amble comes to a close and the auctioneer calls for