Kate Humphreys loves her job helping people find their next home in Melbourne, and it shows. “The one thing that doesn’t ever get old working in this industry is that feeling of when you meet someone and you take them through a home and they have that light bulb and they’re like, ‘this is gonna […]
Homeowners often receive a token gift like a bottle of wine after selling their home, but one next-level act may ignite a new wave of creative customer service in the real estate industry. Speaking at the recent Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC) on the Gold Coast, globally renowned restaurateur Will Guidara recounted how a simple […]
Keeping a roof over your head has never been more expensive in Australia and every dollar has an impact on your buying plans, home loan and housing. Housing affordability has all but disappeared as the great Australian dream of the white picket fence becomes an impossibility for new home buying hopefuls circling the market. The […]
The Central Coast has emerged as a prime destination for Sydney buyers, and AVJennings’ latest development, Rosella Rise, is turning heads. With Sydney’s property market continuing to climb, many buyers are looking further afield for better value, more space, and a higher quality of life. The Central Coast, which is just over an hour outside […]
For home builders on a budget, it’s still possible to find designs at an affordable price in Australia’s most populated state. When building a new house, NSW is one of the more expensive states to build in, according to ABS data from April 2024 showing costs at $433,154. It’s important to weigh several factors when considering […]
If you’re looking for a sleek home or stylish weekender with both ocean and river views where you can soak up the surfy holiday vibe of the Bellarine Peninsula, your ideal place may have just come to market. The near-new house at 57 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, is the […]
Aussie homeowners are ditching beige box builds in favour of calming, sanctuary-style homes, with new research revealing barn-style and Japandi designs are leading the shift. A growing number of Australians are turning their backs on cookie-cutter homes, with new research revealing a dramatic shift toward calming, sanctuary-style spaces, and two design trends leading the charge. […]
Have you ever wondered what $200,000 will buy you on the Gold Coast? Frankly, it is not much, but if you are prepared to drastically alter your dream, you can still do it. 1. OFF-GRID LIVING Lodge 25 on Soiuth Stradbroke Island features two large bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, living area and a sun deck […]
With an ever-changing housing market, some of the best places to invest are in places you might not expect. Property market analyst Hotspotting has uncovered Australia’s top 10 locations for high rental yields, strong growth potential, and affordability with locations spanning across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA and the NT. Hotspotting Director Terry Ryder said investors […]
The Help to Buy scheme’s higher income and property price caps have been largely welcomed by property industry leaders, but do they reflect a realistic picture of what first homebuyers face in achieving home ownership in Australia’s capitals? The $10,000 cap increase and updated thresholds – announced in March ahead of the federal election – are more […]