The dire consequences of Australia’s Black Summer bushfires in 2019-2020 remain a tragic legacy. There were around 24 lives and countless wildlife lost, 2,448 homes, up to 6,000 buildings and millions of hectares destroyed as a result of partially preventative measures.
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Shop around. These two words describe the best possible philosophy in any sphere of real estate — be it buying, building, renovating, searching for a mortgage or insurance, or simply choosing an agent to sell your home.
And while it’s easier … Read More »
With many real estate brands reporting record growth in recent months, coupled with interest rate lows, flexible lending and working arrangements, pioneering practices are rising to the challenges of pandemic-driven consumer behaviour.
Embracing new technologies reaps results
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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 … Read More »
Augmented-reality technology and pandemic restrictions are quickly changing the way we buy, sell and rent property.
But for an initial property inspection, wherever and whenever possible, it pays to adopt a hands-on approach.
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Lockdown realities are not only changing the way we live and work, but also the environment in which we do so. Given our close proximity to and focus on our homes, many householders are looking to redecorate.
Those seeking to make … Read More »
If you’re planning to put your property on the market, the importance of presentation cannot be overemphasised — and never more so than in the garden.
An appealing outdoor zone and landscaped gardens can hugely increase the value of a home, … Read More »
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. … Read More »
Reverse mortgages are an increasingly popular way to boost the bank balance for those approaching their twilight years.
Aimed primarily at cash-strapped seniors who own their home – or a substantial portion of it – a reverse mortgage operates as it sounds…. Read More »
The extended lockdown periods of COVID restrict many employees to their inner sanctums: i.e. the home base.
This comes as a welcome relief to some, who relish the avoidance of a crowded commute or being confined to an uninspiring office environment…. Read More »
