Let’s explore some of the benefits of downsizing - from cutting back on maintenance and energy costs, to having more money in your pocket to invest for retirement and that lifestyle you’ve been looking for!
In only the past decade we have come a long way towards narrowing the gender imbalance throughout business. That isn’t to say more work is needed, which does, however it is encouraging to reflect on the progress and remain excited for the future.
Remember the peak of the boom when renting a new house was virtually impossible? Rents were sky high (even for less than average properties), cues for home opens stretched out the door and people were bidding over the ‘asked for’ rent just to get a roof over their heads.
Renovation is one property investment type that stretches across the public’s demographic divide and touches everyone in some way – both owners and non-owners.
Residents in strata apartment buildings and townhouses should seek approval before decorating their property’s exterior during the festive season, with Christmas lights often the source of neighbourhood tension and potential fire hazards, says Archers the Strata Professionals.
In 2019, there will be several political and economic factors that will continue to impact Sydney’s property market, according to a leading real estate CEO.
It’s an oft asked question in the living rooms of the Central Coast… “Should we move, or should we renovate?” Mostly asked when you can’t bear to cook one more meal in that grotty kitchen or find yourself rolling your eyes at the truck next door that starts at 5:00am. Every morning.
Neighbourhood gentrification entails a gradual but significant change in the socio-economic profile of homebuyers active in a particular suburb or region.
“The credit squeeze continues to slow new home building” said Geordan Murray, HIA Acting Principal Economist.
A recent media story was a tale of auction woe and “helpfully” outlined the worst performing suburbs in Australia.
Julian Anderson, Director of architecture and interior design practice, Bates Smart, shares his thoughts on the outcome of the 2018 Victorian Election and how the Andrews Government’s policies are likely to affect planning and design outcomes, and the potential design opportunities for Melbourne:
With Labor confidently winning the Victorian election over the weekend, their platform of high spending on infrastructure and families to cope with Melbourne’s rapid population growth proved to be successful.
These are the up and coming Sydney suburbs to watch out for.
A couple of the younger girls in my office have been talking about money recently, namely how little they have, and I realised not everyone understands how to save.
One of the biggest fears of property investors is that they won’t have a tenant in their property from day one. After all, the rent doesn’t get paid until you have a tenant.