You’ve finally done it! You’ve stepped out of the rental market and you are a heartbeat away from purchasing your first home. The location is amazing, the building and pest inspection came back all clear, and the corner café makes…
Are you getting your home ready for sale? An effective way you can increase your home’s appeal to buyers is property styling; also known as property staging. Gone are the days where simply having a clean home and the aroma…
We are now into a new year, and with the new year comes new resolutions and priorities. If one of your goals this year is buying a new home, here’s some valuable advice on where to start. When it comes…
At it’s last meeting for 2018, the RBA decided to leave the cash rate at 1.5%. Inflation remains low and stable, though is expected to pick up gradually over the next few years. In Australia, money-market interest rates have declined,…
Last year the Queensland government passed a legislation which stated by 2022 that every home leased or sold needs to replace it’s current smoke alarms with interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. This is the timeline for the new legislation: From 1st…
There’s a lot to consider when buying a property. From choosing the right location, to organising finances and conveyancing – you can easily get swept up in the moment and forget to do a thorough check on the property. As…
Thinking of buying into Brisbane’s real estate market in 2019? According to industry experts it’s a pretty good idea! We mean, what’s not to like? With a subtropical climate, laid back lifestyle, beaches and city combined, as well as a…
Is It time to buy, hold or sell? As the housing market continues to soften, interest rates creep up and banks tighten lending standards, it's the million-dollar question many Queenslanders are asking themselves. According to industry experts, population growth in…
The house seems solid and your best mate who is a builder took a look and said, “looks good, mate”. So why bother with a pre-purchase inspection? The real issue here is how thorough that pre-purchase inspection is going to…
Quick Fact: A Dilapidation Report helps to confirm whether or not construction or demolition work is the cause of damage to nearby buildings. So knowing this now, do you think it sounds important? Well, you’re on the money if you…
