With so many auctions happening within the property market at the moment, here’s a few things you should be doing before attending one! Whether you win or lose in an auction environment, your success rate depends on how you play the game. Employing smart strategies and displaying ongoing patience are two key steps to ensuring…
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Looking to refresh our outdoor space? Here are 10 tips on how! With New Year’s resolutions and the summer holiday mood taking hold, it’s time to create appealing, easy-care and affordable alfresco areas. Achieving a beautiful and vibrant outdoor living space, where you can entertain family and friends in style, as well as relaxation, need…
Thinking about installing solar? Read on… Global climate change summits and government inducements point the direction for future savings with solar power. The aerial view of solar panels proliferating on our rooftops foretells the increasing power of solar energy. Data analysed by the CSIRO shows that in Australia in 2020, more than 362,000 rooftop solar…
Considering adding a granny flat to your investment? Read on… Extra income and maintaining a safe distance are the key balancing acts if you’re deciding to add a granny flat to your property. Adding a granny flat could increase your home’s value by 30 per cent and add about 27 per cent to rental income,…
New addition to your home? Some handy child proofing things to consider. Bringing up babies and toddlers is challenging enough in the outside world. Your number one asset warrants the highest level of protection in all environments, but particularly on the home front. Help is at handWith sound advice, the right safety measures and surveying…
Thinking of renovating? Read this before you do! Whether you are building or undertaking a major renovation, check current legislation in your region to ensure that the work provided is under warranty. Most states require builders to be fully registered and this includes offering warranty insurance. This is geared towards protecting both parties, but particularly…
Selling your home or investment in spring is certain to attract keen buyer interest and vendor competition. Selling your home or investment in spring is certain to attract keen buyer interest and vendor competition. But this ever-promising selling season also ensures your property is presented at its blooming best. Expert opinion points to the longer,…
When it rains, it pours! Damage to your property caused by flash flooding and rain-related issues is a mood dampener, whether you own, rent or invest. Depending on your state and regional location, the rainy season can have a significant effect on many properties throughout the year. Whatever the weather, insurance companies and real estate…
What is passive design and how can it help you? Homes built for the future encompass increasingly popular passive design principles. From green ratings and solar energy to orientation, insulation and glazing, constructing a certified passive-design property is not only an exercise in cost-cutting and energy efficiency, but it can also add resale value. Passive…
Auction and clearance rates If you read any auction stories in the Sunday papers or online, the words “clearance rates” will inevitably be mentioned. They indicate the strength of the selling market by measuring the percentage of homes sold at an auction or beforehand. The higher the clearance rate, the greater the buyer demand on…