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The Psychology of Buying Property

By Greville Pabst on 10 Jan 2014 No Comments

We all know the mind works in funny ways, but when it comes to buying property, it can seem outright wacky. Here's a list of some of the strangest habits we have when it comes to property, and the psychology behind them ...

Ten Tips to Avoid Trashing Your Home’s Value

By Peter Sarmas on 9 Jan 2014 No Comments

With the recent influx of hit DIY home renovation television shows, more and more people are undertaking their own house renovations in an attempt to freshen up their home and add value to their property. Keep reading for our list of 10 top tips on how to add value to your home when renovating ...

First Time Investors: Should You Get Property Investment Advice?

By Kristie Kwok on 8 Jan 2014 No Comments

Are you wondering whether to adopt a DIY investment approach or ask for expert help in relation to your investment property project? First time investors are often put off by the hefty fees that come with professional property advice. However, statistics tell us that half of the people who buy an investment property will sell up within the first five years ...

Want to Live the High Life in Your Old Age? Not if you Ignore Retirement Planning!

By Kristie Kwok on 7 Jan 2014 No Comments

It seems the good life in retirement that many dream about is becoming further out of reach. Suncorp’s superannuation report, Rise of the Grudge Workforce, shows that only one in five baby boomers have saved enough for retirement. Alarmingly, it predicts that almost half will not be able to afford to give up work until ...

How to Feng Shui Your Home to Attract More Buyers

By Kristie Kwok on 6 Jan 2014 No Comments

Selling your home is all about making it attractive to potential buyers, so it is important that you cater your property to suit the growing number of Feng Shui driven people. Even if you consider this ancient art a bizarre superstition, it is still worthwhile to take simple steps to improve the Feng Shui in your home for an upcoming inspection ...

Melbourne Property Market Update – January 4, 2014

By Peter Sarmas on 4 Jan 2014 No Comments

Whether you celebrated the end of 2013 with a bang or relaxed at home with some family and friends, we wish all of our readers good luck and good health for the coming year. In honour of 2014, Sharon Fox-Slater has compiled a list of nine New Year’s resolutions to help property owners and investors execute their financial goals ...

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