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.

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?

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.

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.

Buying a new home often means moving to a new area. It may be a new location you chose simply because you loved it, or it maybe it’s where you need to be for work or family. Whatever the reason for your change in location, it can be a little daunting finding ways to get to know the neighbourhood and have it start feeling like home...but we've got some tips to help you find your feet.

It’s no secret that spring tends to be a busy time for buyers as more properties tend to be listed than during the cooler seasons of the year. If you’re thinking of listing your property this spring here are five ways to freshen up your property and help it stand out from the crowd.

Without tenants our investment properties start to lose their income potential and become another outgoing cost, but sometimes troublesome tenants can be more costly than a potential vacancy. So what can you do to ensure any early issues that arise with your tenants don’t turn into a major headache down the road?

Here are some steps you can take before issues become unmanageable.