Home buying checklist for 2021 Buying a property is a big investment, so to make sure you’re on top of the fine print we’ve created this handy checklist of some of the legal things you’ll need to do in order to make the transaction painless. If this is the year you want to buy a home, …

Property prices may be hitting new highs but most would-be sellers aren’t cashing in and are instead holding off listing out of fear they’ll struggle to buy their next home. Over half of those polled in a recent Westpac survey of homeowners who were “ready to sell” said they wouldn’t pull the trigger on a …

It’s the news no happy tenant wants to hear: the landlord is selling.  As with most change, though, it’s a lot less frightening when you know what to expect. Here are five rules to remember when your landlord decides to sell. 1. The landlord is allowed to sell at any time In all states and …

Tradition dictates that a lunch break is for eating. But the truth is, if you’re working from home, there are better ways to structure your day. Working from home is something that Australians want to continue long-term. In a report released by Bastion Insights in January this year, it was found that two-thirds of Australian workers hope …

People regularly ask me how I can improve the functionality of working at home without it costing a bomb. What equipment do I need? How should I make sure the workflow is optimised for efficiency? All of these are the right questions. My answer though generally starts somewhere other than thinking about the right size …

Seven steps to decluttering your home before Christmas For many Australians 2020 has been a year to forget. As we get ready to embrace (a hopefully much better) 2021, now is the perfect time to clear the slate by decluttering and organising the home.  Getting organised has a huge number of benefits. Not only does …

familiar sight in the average Australian garden is the humble lemon tree. But why stop there? Choose a sunny, spacious spot, with enough room for your plant to grow its branches; Use a deep, sandy loam-type soil if possible – although a loamy soil that is well-drained will also do the trick; More from Lifestyle 5 …

Why we need Halloween more than ever this year There’s no denying that Halloween is the community spirit upper that we all need right now, especially those living in Melbourne. While social distancing and masks are de rigueur in these pandemic times, Halloween is an opportunity to crank up your scare factor and put your …

Many Australians are facing economic hardship brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with first home buyers among the hardest hit. However, for those with secure employment, this year may prove to be a fruitful opportunity to crack into the housing market. The new HomeBuilder grant gives $25,000 to people who are building a new …

Carlene Duffy But before you break out the shovel and start digging, it pays to know what you’re getting yourself into. You might think that pools automatically increase value, but this isn’t always the case. If you’re thinking of selling, it pays to know how much your property is worth before hitting the market and which items …