When it comes to building a retirement nest egg for the future, property is still viewed as one of the safest long-term investments.
If you haven’t dipped your toe into property investment yet, you may be wondering about how to get started and there’s no doubt it can be a bit of a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be!
There are a few strategies you can go with and what you end up pursuing really depends on what you’re looking for.
Topics: Property Management, Buying, Australia, Property Investment, Investment Property, Regional
When we think of the winter garden we mightn’t be thinking of beautiful blooms and splashes of colour. But one of the best parts of living in a country with fairly mild winters is there a huge array of annual plants and flowers that bloom in the cooler months. Needing only a bit of extra watering and a little more attention in summer, these plants can actually be a part of your garden all year round.
Topics: Australia, Garden, 2017, Home Maintenance
It’s true that what makes a great area to live in differs from person to person, but all great places do share some common factors that are universally appealing. Here we explore 10 signs the area you live in (or would like to live in) is truly special.
Topics: Rural & Lifestyle Properties, Community
Whether you’re looking for your first property or thinking about an investment property or holiday home, the following steps will help you achieve a successful result.
With differing advice from various industry experts and well-meaning family friends, it is easy to become confused about the best way to go about changing residences. The big question is whether to buy or sell first.
A lot of course depends on your own circumstances, for example whether you are buying and selling in the same area, or whether you are moving to a whole new area. So, to help you make your final decision, consider the following factors carefully and how they affect your specific situation.
Topics: Selling, Buying, Advice
When preparing your property for sale, it’s easy to focus on the obvious: declutter, tidy and clean, repaint, style and de-personalise, but often we forget to take note of one of the first things potential buyers see when they inspect a property: the garden.
It’s summer time, the weather is warmer, and more people are out and about inspecting properties. As such, summer is a popular time to list your property for sale. If you have decided now is the time to make a move, one of the most crucial aspects of selling is determining a fair market value for your property.
So, how do you go about figuring out a fair market value?
Topics: Selling, Housing Market
We’re now well into a new year, and with a new year comes a brand-new set of goals and priorities. If one of your top priorities this year is finding a brand-new property, here are some tips on where to start.
Topics: Rural & Lifestyle Properties, Buying, Moving House
When it comes to the sale of your property, there are more options available to you when choosing a method of sale than simply listing your property for a fixed price. In fact, according to the latest figures from our network, the number of auctions being performed around the country is up massively from last year.
So, why are people choosing to sell their homes in this way, and what are the alternatives?
Australia is made for outdoor living, so it is little wonder that alfresco areas have become sought after additions in any property. Owners see great value in adding permanent weatherproof structures to an investment property. Creating an indoor-outdoor environment that can be enjoyed all year round not only adds value to the existing property, but can also help to attract tenants and potentially increase the annual rental yield.
Topics: Investment Property, Advice, Outdoor, Home Maintenance