With market conditions changing, the effect of the Banking Royal Commission and property prices fluctuating in some states, the lending landscape has changed significantly over the past 12 months. With banks and other lenders placing more scrutiny over lending applications, Loan Market’s State Director Tim Amorous provides insights into how … Read more
Dulux has revealed the colours of 2019, in four striking and stunning palettes. Discover the perfect hues to embrace in the year ahead. Colour authority Dulux has today revealed its colour forecast for 2019. Today, where our attention is split by factors such as technology, social media and a never-ending … Read more
Taking into consideration the over 85% of prospective tenants use internet to search for their next property, make sure your property gets noticed. Recently I took over the management of this property as the previous agent could not lease it with 30 + days on market. After new photos and … Read more
By Gabrielle Chariton in association with Over the past decade, bathrooms have risen from their utilitarian roots and blossomed into luxurious sanctuaries where we can escape the pressures of modern life – and this trend will assert itself even more in 2018. When it comes to bathroom design for the coming year, we’re … Read more
Afterpay is definitely the current craze with the buy now, pay later approach to purchases, but could it affect your credit score? Buying a property that needs considerable work can be an exciting (and profitable) undertaking. Make sure you understand what you’re getting yourself in to financially. Call one of … Read more
The Reserve Bank has yet again left the official cash rate on hold at 1.50%.
When it comes to making an offer on a dream home, it seems everyone’s an expert. Go in high, some people insist. Low-balling is the way to go, according to others. But the reality is more complex. Jarrod McCabe, associate director at Wakelin Property Advisory, an independent buyers’ agent in … Read more
Australians love to renovate their homes. Data from the Australian Bureau of statistics reveals that it’s practically a national pastime – during the three months to September last year we as a nation spent well over $2billion making alterations and additions. During the three months to September last year we as … Read more
Is your bathroom looking a little dated? Does its colour scheme resemble something out of a low budget film from the seventies? If you answered yes, it’s definitely time to renovate. To help make sure you get your reno right the first time around, here’s our quick guide to the … Read more
Underestimating the financial risks involved in property investment is a sure way to lose a lot of money. By navigating your first property investment successfully and learning the ropes early, you’ll have gotten past the hardest part. To help you do just that, here are four mistakes that beginner property … Read more