real estate

The start of a new year is always a time to ask questions. What do I want to achieve this year, am I happy in my job, how can I save the money I need for that holiday and are we happy in the home we’re living in? Each question…

How to keep your home safe

By Nathan Vecchio

It’s surprisingly simply and easy to keep your home safe from burglars, improving your home security can be done effectively and cost efficient. Not only will you have greater peace of mind, you might find your home insurances cost reduce with the increased security as well as reducing chances of…

Is stamp duty pricing you out of the market?

By Rebecca Mitchell

The state tax, which Treasury has described as “one of the most distortive taxes in Australia’s economy”, for many also represents the final hurdle to reaching the all-important 20 percent loan-to-valuation ratio (LVR). When many first home buyers were surveyed recently to rank the factors they believed would help more…

Find the right real estate agent

By Paul Ryan

Selling a property is a daunting task. Going through the process of making sure the property is fit for sale, opening the property up for inspection are just two of the headaches property owners going through. What makes the process so much easier is if you are able to engage…