While the freestanding house was once the great Australian dream, apartment living is being embraced by modern buyers. The notion that today’s Aussie dream home can be something other than a detached house with a garden is not entirely new. In recent years, there has been a shift in favour of other types of dwellings ...
New Year’s resolutions are often forgotten soon after the last of the leftover turkey has been consumed. Planning and commitment are crucial to making sure that you execute your financial goals. Here are a few check points to consider when mapping your property journey for this year ...
While there are both advantages and disadvantages to moving further away from Melbourne’s CBD, buying a house in the outer suburbs may be the only choice for many, unless they are prepared to give up dwelling space and a garden by living in an apartment. Due to growing house prices, affordable homes close to the CBD ...
One factor that is gaining increased gravity with investors is a suburb's walkability. Walkability is a points system derived by Walk Score, which evaluates accessibility and proximity to places, attractions and transportation options amongst other considerations to determine how walk-friendly a suburb is for those who choose to reside within it ...
It has been an interesting year for celebrity real estate, in Australia and around the world. Scandals, new marriages, divorces and overseas movie projects prompted some celebs to trade in their beachside mansions and country estates for new beachside mansions and country estates. We took a look at some of the best stories ...
Over the holiday season, many of us will spend quite a bit of time entertaining and enjoying our backyard, from lying by the pool to hosting friends on our back deck. Remember it’s more than likely the tenants of your rental property are doing the same thing. Improving the outdoor area can add great value to a rental property ...