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Attention Landlords: Here’s Why You Should Make Your Rental Home Greener and How to Do It

By Danielle King on 11 Jul 2013 No Comments

With energy prices continuing to rise, it is no surprise that the demand for energy efficient homes in Australia is growing rapidly. Recent figures collected by Just Change shows that 57 per cent of renters now take energy efficiency into consideration when selecting a rental property ...

The Block Sky High Open For Inspection Extravaganza

By Peter Sarmas on 10 Jul 2013 No Comments

The Block open house is at last upon us – finally the chance to take a first hand look at the incredible apartments we have watched come to life over the last 2 months that has been this season of The Block. This Saturday and Sunday (July 13-14) the South Melbourne Sky High building will be open to the public between the hours of 10am to 2pm ...

Rare Parcel of Land in Inner West Up For Sale

By Peter Sarmas on 10 Jul 2013 No Comments

The owner of the Yarraville Gardens land in Melbourne has announced that they plan to sell the land for residential use. Currently home to Bradmill fabric manufacturing company, the 24 hectare site has already been approved for a residential land redevelopment that would contain up to 1500 townhouses and apartment buildings ...

Bad Smells a Deal Breaker for Home Buyers

By Peter Sarmas on 10 Jul 2013 2 Comments

Do you have a property for sale that just doesn’t seem to be getting any interest from the buying market? The problem could be simple – your house is giving off the wrong scent. Recent research suggests that unappealing odours in homes could be sending buyers running in the opposite direction, costing you money ...

Is Australia really like Japan?

By Pete Wargent on 9 Jul 2013 No Comments

Another week, another article comparing Australia to property markets in Japan. If I only had a buck for every time people said "but in Japan" – we'd definitely never experience price deflation Down Under because I would be a zillionaire, out spending like a certified madman ...

Melbourne’s Property Market Showing Resilience

By Catherine Cashmore on 8 Jul 2013 No Comments

June house price statistics have come in from the REIV. They indicate a continuation of the modest increases we have been experiencing in aggregated values. Over the 30 day period, dwelling prices rose by 1.3 per cent, which, as the REIV notes, is the highest level since April 2011 ...

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