Dreaming of a chateau in the south of France, coastal villa in Italy or even a hideaway in neighbouring New Zealand? Investing in foreign property Read more
Pet ownership: what you can and can’t do
Even though two-thirds of Australian households are pet owners, finding a pet-friendly residence to rent can prove difficult and competitive. Basically, keeping a pet on Read more
Showstopping home-staging tips
Home staging is the preparation of a private residence for sale. The objective is to present the property in as appealing a manner as time Read more
The cooling-off period: what it is and how it works
Widely regarded as a contractual reprieve or biding of time while property inspections take place, the cooling-off period is a short timeline in which the Read more
How to comply with COVID-safe auctions
The COVID pandemic has dramatically altered the real estate industry, from lifestyle aims to the way properties are bought and sold.
A major change is Read more
Unprecedented high for Sydney real estate reflects the state of the nation
Record highs for Sydney property values are great news for the real estate industry but challenging for potential buyers.
Reports last week indicate that the Read more
Regional values boom as top-end property drives rise in capital cities
Housing in regional markets may have outperformed their city cousins in annual price rises for the first time since 2004, but results in the prestige Read more
The rights and obligations of landlord and tenant
The landlord/tenant dynamic is rarely smooth, even at its best. But the COVID-related rental freezes in 2020 further divided relations and opinion.
Getting back to Read more
What is the difference between an appraisal and a property valuation?
Both appraisals and valuations are methods used to help determine the market value of the property you are wishing to sell. Before deciding on whether Read more
How long does selling a house really take?
Selling a home is a long process, from preparing the house for sale, getting photos taken, advertising and then sometimes seemingly endless open homes. If Read more