As the spring selling season kicks off across Australia, there’s an undeniable shift in buyer preferences. With auction volumes soaring and new listings at their highest level since 2022, Aussie homebuyers are making their wish lists more specific than ever. So, what are buyers craving in the homes they’re inspecting this spring? According to new…
Buying your first home is a thrilling milestone, but it’s also a journey that can be filled with a mix of excitement, stress, and plenty of decisions. Whether you’re eager to get on the property ladder or you’re taking your time to find the perfect place, being prepared is key to making a smart investment….
It’s a common problem – how do you balance buying a home while selling the old one? If it’s your own home that you’re putting on the market, the stakes are even higher. You don’t want to be paying two mortgages, but you don’t want to be without a roof over your head either. In…
What do you look for when you go househunting? As the Spring selling season heats up, Domain has unveiled fresh data revealing the ‘priceless’ features that Australian families are prioritising when choosing a home. And it seems, forget the old bank of mum and dad; today, it’s all about the babysitting perks and family support…
Starting a family is one of the most significant financial commitments you’ll ever make, especially in today’s climate where the cost of living continues to rise, causing many Australians to tighten their budgets. According to a July 2024 survey by Canstar Blue, which gathered insights from 2,356 Australian parents, the average monthly cost of raising…
Buying a house is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime, and it’s a decision that should involve lots of research and planning to ensure you’re making the best decision. To help you navigate the process, I’ve put together a 10-step guide. From setting your budget to gathering your team,…
What Are the Next Suburbs Where House Prices Will Exceed $1 Million in 2025? First, let’s look at where the $1 million suburbs are right now and how they’ve been growing over the past decade. As of May 2024, there were 857 suburbs in Australia with a median house price of at least $1 million,…
Are you looking at buying your first home in Australia in 2024? It can be exciting, terrifying, daunting, frustrating, and expensive – all at the same time! Property markets are strengthening by the day, with prices in most states close to or surpassing their COVID-19 pandemic peaks. While the strengthening market and climbing property prices…
We’re in a hot property market at present, with more buyers looking to buy good properties than there are dwellings on the market, and selling agents are being overwhelmed with buyer demand, so how do you get a real estate agent on your side? Remember, the real estate agent works for the seller, and they’re…
Do women really make better property investors? There seems to be mounting evidence that this could be the case. Recently Kym Kiyosaki gave her opinion on 8 advantages that women have that make them better investors. Here’s what she said: 1. We’re not afraid to say, “I don’t know.” The person who has to know all…