How to keep your first property as an investment and why most home owners don’t do it An apartment is the first rung on the property ladder for many first home buyers, especially those priced out of a freestanding or attached house in Australia’s priciest capital cities. But when the needs of a growing family prompt …
What happens when you list your home for sale? The potential sale of a property becomes very real the moment it’s officially listed by an agent. While decades ago, listing your home involved simply putting a “for sale” sign in the front garden and the agent taking out an ad in the local newspaper, it’s now …
Moving into your new apartment The day has finally arrived and you’re preparing to move into your brand-new apartment but there are still a few further things to think about before you settle in. Moving Moving into your new apartment can be one of the most exciting moments of your life, especially if it is your first home. Most people take a …
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 …
