Buying a property requires more than a deposit.
Pre-purchase costs can add up to 10 per cent to the price of an average family home.
To renovate or detonate: that is the question
There are two schools of thought when it comes to enhancing your lifestyle and increasing property values.
Making the most of raw material (i.e. your Read more
How to choose the right agent for your property sale
Selling your home is one of life’s major decisions — with successful outcomes often attributed to the real estate agent representing your property. So, it Read more
How building to rent addresses long-term affordability
Industry analysts and the renting public alike are acutely aware of the housing affordability crisis.
Research by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute shows Read more
Apartments under the investment spotlight
Not everyone can afford to spend a small fortune when buying their first home, which is why apartments will continue to be popular.
Factor in Read more
In appreciation of depreciation
Simply put, depreciation is the act of a fixed asset losing value over time. It occurs in all acquired entities.
The nature of this ongoing Read more
You’ve sold your house, now what?
The sold sticker has been freshly plastered on the board outside and the celebratory bottle of champagne is empty.
It is only natural to feel Read more
Heat seekers: staying warm this winter
Winter is upon us and for homeowners and renters, that often means one thing: staying warm.
With the nightly and early-morning temperatures set to plummet, Read more
‘FOMO’ meets its match in market driver ‘TINA’
Record-low interest rates and surging property prices in Australia and New Zealand have fuelled buyers’ fear of missing out, otherwise known as FOMO, since the Read more
Real estate tax terms explained
The end of a financial year prompts swift action for tax-related matters.
This includes relevant information for property owners, renters and potential buyers in their Read more