February 10, 2023
Keen home renovators will be feeling the pinch as inflation has hit the construction industry hard, but builders say there are ways homeowners can keep a lid on rising costs. The price of materials and labour have skyrocketed since the pandemic began but tactics can include setting a clear budget, a willingness to compromise on […]
March 23, 2022
Like any industry, real estate has its own jargon. But for buyers about to make the single biggest purchase of their life or renters struggling to snag an ideal home, these terms can make an already overwhelming process even more complex. As if saving for a deposit or house hunting weren’t time consuming enough, deciphering […]
February 19, 2020
DIRTY TRICK 1 – “INSIDER TRADING” Fortunately, this trick is rare. Here’s what happens: Homeowners (usually elderly folk) who do not know the value of their home call an agent. They make the mistake of telling the agent the price they hope to get. Never tell agents what you want, always ask them what they […]
October 31, 2019
On Grace Salera’s stove, chicken soup is bubbling alongside a pot of boiling potatoes, focaccia dough is rising on the benchtop, and a cake sits on a cooling rack. Nearby there is an oven, two fridges, freezer, coffee machine and pastry maker, alongside a dining setting, television, couch and wood heater. The only difference with […]
September 18, 2019
If you are one of Victoria’s 1.5 million renters, listen up. The state’s rental laws are set to undergo their biggest shake-up in decades. The Andrews government’s suite of reforms passed both houses of Parliament, and will come into effect in July 2020. Most of the changes are focused on improving the rights of tenants. Academics say the new legislation […]
May 31, 2019
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April 30, 2019
Mention living abroad and most people will say they wish they could be as carefree as you. But the reality of living overseas and renting out your home is far less idyllic than it may seem. I can say from lived experience that it’s not as easy as it looks and, no matter how enthused […]
March 29, 2019
Look at the value on offer rather than the shortfall on selling. Most vendors have adjusted their price expectations to reflect the market correction. Given interest rates are at historical lows, buyers have not enjoyed such excellent buying conditions in some time. This opportunity can be easily overlooked if one finds themselves obsessing about the […]
