To buy or rent… A question aked by many at one point or another in their lives. Of course as with most situations, there are pro’s and cons to both options. Therefore it’s important to work out which is best for you in your current situation. To help you in your decision making process, here
The popularity of shows such as The Block and Renovation Rescue, has had a direct impact on the number of home owners taking on DIY renovation jobs. This is fantastic and we all love a project, but it’s important to remember that there can be hidden dangers in any type of renovation and be aware
Katherine Feeney, Brisbane times urban affairs reporter and blogger, has reported that with median house prices being on the rise, the property market is set to recover. Median house prices in Brisbane have recorded their first annual increase in over two years, according to a major report heralding signs of market recovery. Buying affordability has
When the time comes to sell your home most people prefer a quick, easy sale. There are steps you can take to make this happen and we have listed a few to help you along. Differentiate From the Neighbors In order to attract attention and to make your home more memorable, consider custom designs or
If you’re moving out of the family home for the first time, or you’re a student moving out of halls, renting your first home is a major step. This isn’t always necessarily something which occurs at a young age for someone, with more people finding themselves in this situation in their mid to even late
We’ve recently seen a jump in the interest in unit and apartment purchases within the market, and what with shows like The Block promoting the renovation of unit blocks, we can only assume the interest will grow. This is great, but what needs to be remembered is that considerations when buying a unit are somewhat
Ever wondered when the right time is to break into the housing market? Aussie Home Loan entrepreneur John Symonds says now is as good a time as any. He believes record low interest rates together with low property prices, have combined to create a perfect environment for the property market to recover. Mr Symonds also
The cold weather is upon us and now that we’re using heaters, fire places and electric blankets it’s now more important than ever to install and maintain smoke alarms. Below is information regarding smoke alarms in rental properties and your responsibilities as a tenant or landlord. To download this fact sheet please follow this link
Green living does require planning and effort but once you have your home set up to be energy efficient and earth friendly, you’ll find yourself feeling good about and enjoying your green lifestyle. So what simple steps can you take to turn your home green? 1. Make sure that you use only energy efficient bulbs
We don’t all have the luxury of waiting for the warmer months, traditionally known as the best time to sell your home. Sometimes circumstances mean that a sale must happen in the Winter months when daylight hours are shorter, the lawn is brown and it’s too cold for people to be out and about. There