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Why NewActon is a Smart Investment for Property Buyers

Why NewActon is a Smart Investment for Property Buyers

When it comes to investing in property, choosing the right location can significantly impact your returns. NewActon, a dynamic precinct in Canberra, is emerging as one of the most attractive areas for property investment. With its unique blend of modern living,...

Why choose a boutique real estate agency?

Why choose a boutique real estate agency?

Here are some of the benefits of working with a boutique real estate agency: ☑Personalized service: Boutique agencies typically have a smaller number of agents, which means that your agent will have more time to focus on your individual needs. ☑Local expertise:...

6 tips to help choose between selling or renovating

6 tips to help choose between selling or renovating

Assessing the benefits of an extensive home renovation against selling your property is always a worthwhile exercise. Selling your home is rarely an easy decision. It will often hold family memories, and that makes it tough to leave. It’s also likely to be your most...

11 ways to reduce bills and make your home more efficient

11 ways to reduce bills and make your home more efficient

Whether you're trying to bring down your energy bills or you'd like to minimise your environmental footprint, we’ve put together some easy ways to make your home run more efficiently. There are plenty of good reasons to make your home more energy-efficient: it’s...

Should you sell your property now or later in 2022?

Should you sell your property now or later in 2022?

With the media forecasting nothing but interest rate hikes and doom for the property market, it’s understandable that many people are second-guessing their own intent to sell. However, as solid research and expert opinions show, now is actually a good time to put your...

What to expect when listing your home for sale

What to expect when listing your home for sale

Listing your property for sale was once as simple as a few steps of meeting with the local agent, popping up a ‘for sale sign in the front yard and writing a modest ad for print in the local newspaper. While the outcome itself in the current real estate market isn’t too dissimilar, the process of listing your home has added some extra steps along the way.

5 Tips for moving home in winter

5 Tips for moving home in winter

The winter months can sometimes be unpredictable when it comes to the weather. Rather than it dampening your moving plans, take some steps to ensure that your move is as seamless and stress-free as possible. Check the weather app Rain has the potential to cause havoc...

9 tips to save on heating costs this winter

9 tips to save on heating costs this winter

We’re all spending a lot more time at home these days due to Covid-19, but while the temperature is definitely dropping – you might be noticing the power bill is doing the exact opposite. Here are some tips to save.  There’s actually never been a better time to look...

The Silver Lining in Buying Up in a Down Market

The Silver Lining in Buying Up in a Down Market

It is a fact that most people who are selling their home, are usually either upgrading or downsizing. Those who are upgrading might be moving into a more prestigious suburb, perhaps closer to schools and regularly used amenities or preparing for a growing family....

5 ways to design a winter-ready living room

5 ways to design a winter-ready living room

Before the chill arrives, start thinking about how you can create a living room that's the perfect winter retreat. Cosy, plush and warm are all features you want to see in the ideal winter living room. If you're craving the ultimate living space to suit your needs...

5 things you need within 5 minutes of your home

5 things you need within 5 minutes of your home

Buyers chasing the Australian dream of the perfect house want a neighbourhood where they can stroll to the shops, walk the kids to school and bump into their neighbours. When it comes to our everyday lives, there's nothing more annoying than having to jump into the...

Top tips for moving homes this autumn

Top tips for moving homes this autumn

Autumn may be the ideal time to move. Not too hot, not too cold — it’s just right! Having said that, there are some unique conditions to consider.
Make your upcoming move a breeze by reading through some top tips for an autumnal move.

6 signs your kitchen and bathroom need maintenance

6 signs your kitchen and bathroom need maintenance

Wet areas can be the site of all sorts of household crises, from leaks to mould. Regular maintenance is a must.
We spoke to the founder and owner of Metropolitan Plumbing, Electrical and Air Conditioning, David Ellingsen, to understand some of the key signs your kitchen or bathroom could be due for repair.

A recap on the biggest design trends in 2022 so far

A recap on the biggest design trends in 2022 so far

The year has only just begun. Yet, with the pandemic and lockdown restrictions behind us, 2022 is already shaping up to be a huge year in interior style and design trends.

So, if you’re a trendsetter or a trend seeker wondering what’s hot right now, here are the top trends dominating the interior design world that can be achieved on any budget.

How agents decide how much your home will sell for

How agents decide how much your home will sell for

The moment a real estate agent offers a prospective price for your property is filled with both anticipation and anxiety.

Most owners have pretty firmly held views of their own on what they think their property is worth. But the rubber really hits the road when agents give their expert assessments.

The market is strong but think local when you sell

The market is strong but think local when you sell

If there’s a boom, then pundits claim a bust just around the corner. We’ve heard this a thousand times but the information is too general to help you decide whether it’s a good time to upsize, downsize or buy your first home.
It’s important to shut out the noise and focus on your local area. Australia isn’t one huge market of boom-bust cycles but thousands of micro-markets in which property performs slightly differently.

6 reasons why you should list your home right now

6 reasons why you should list your home right now

The demand for property during Covid caught many people by surprise as buyers optimistic for the future poured into a market suffering from a lack of homes for sale. 

The supply and demand equation is only part of the real estate picture. We have record-low interest rates supplemented with federal and state government saving schemes, tax discounts and grants of $25,000 and more for first-time buyers.

What you need to know about APRA’s tightened home loan rules

What you need to know about APRA’s tightened home loan rules

If you are concerned about this new APRA ruling, we suggest that you talk to your bank or mortgage broker and discuss the impact on your situation.
For buyers about to seek a home loan, below are some of the essential documents and details you will need to pull together as part of the application. We hope you find our guide useful.

Insights for a successful property investment

Insights for a successful property investment

Investing in real estate isn’t just about finding a great property. You’ve got to make the numbers work or you’ll be seriously out of pocket. Many investors choose to be a landlord in their own neighbourhood while others buy further afield to take advantage of strong capital growth and rental yields.

You’ve sold your home, so what’s next?

You’ve sold your home, so what’s next?

It’s a great feeling when you put the ‘Sold’ sticker across the signboard on your home and have found a motivated buyer who can’t move in fast enough.
Now, you face a big question: should you begin a deadline-driven search for a new home and risk rushing into a deal, or find a rental and take your time.

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