How to get the most 'bang' from your renovations 'buck'
As property prices rise, more people are choosing to renovate their existing homes. David Wood of hockingstuart says renovations to the kitchen and bathroom and improving the garden deliver the greatest capital returns.
Retail vacancies rise on Melbourne's well known shopping strips
Melbourne’s retail shopping strips were once much admired by fashionistas all over the country, but shops are sitting empty as the city, malls and online outlets deliver greater choice.
“For buyers priced out of their chosen area, it’s worthwhile looking at next-door suburbs which may offer similar lifestyle and amenities without the premium price tag," says REIV.
While many babyboomers are choosing to stay in the family home for longer, developers building large, luxurious apartments are tempting some to downsize earlier.
