If you are looking to buy a new house, you may have heard a lot of talk about building inspections and wondered whether you should get one before committing to a purchase. To put it simply, the answer is yes, you should! Building inspections are one of the most crucial steps you can take in ensuring you make a good purchase ...
This week I secured an investment property for two very special first-time investors. Like many first-time investors, they have a young family, busy lifestyles, a potential home upgrade on the horizon and a focus on family time with their two boys. They made a sensible decision to target a property that didn't exceed out-of-pocket costs ...
This week’s big news hardly registered a mention again, but the US managed to avoid defaulting on their debt and raised the debt ceiling. As a result, stock markets around the world did not collapse. Phew! As expected, the Republicans agreed to raise the debt ceiling at the eleventh hour, after playing hardball for weeks ...
The property market is going from strength to strength. According to the recent Australian Housing Outlook Report, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane will drive the market over the next three years. Here in Melbourne, we spoke to several real estate agents and buyer advocates to get their word on the city's auction activity ...
Rooftops are generally seen as the most ideal locations for setting up farms. As our least occupied areas, they are open to sunlight and rain, which are essential to a thriving garden. In recent times, there have been many initiatives to incorporate community gardens in existing areas ...
Posh and Becks are on the move! After fourteen years in their massive country estate, which was aptly nicknamed Beckingham Palace by the UK press, the Beckhams have decided to sell up in favour of a lavish townhouse in central London ...