Aug 24, 2021
Development land: the broad landscape
Rich, fertile and attractive land is a desirable commodity in Australia and New Zealand. Regulators and developers in both countries have seen the light with the formation of the Australia-New Zeal
Aug 20, 2021
How buyer’s advocates provide the investment edge
Time-poor investors still seek to be information-rich, especially when it comes to their property portfolio. In the increasingly competitive real estate market, many canny buyers are looking to gai
Aug 18, 2021
Improving your interior air quality
It’s a fact of life that indoor air pollutants, such as dust, pet hair and mould, can create havoc with wellbeing. And that’s without factoring in the influence of household chemicals when skin irr
Aug 13, 2021
Covering all costs: Lending fees checklist
So you’ve finally found the perfect property. Everyone agrees; even the dog likes it! If you’ve done your homework, all you need to do now is finalise the details, because otherwise, your dream hom
Aug 11, 2021
Declining apartment pipeline offset by low-density surge
A leading residential development review forecasts an ongoing decline in apartments. This comes in a year where total building approvals for new apartments dropped below 40,000 for the first time sinc
Aug 10, 2021
Getting your property primed for spring sale
Selling your home or investment in spring is certain to attract keen buyer interest and vendor competition. But this ever-promising selling season also ensures your property is presented at its bloomi
Aug 6, 2021
Garage makeovers geared towards multifunctionality
Remember when a garage was used for parking your car and storing your tools? You can return to this idea with a little thought and plenty of organisation. The New Oxford Dictionary of English defin
Aug 4, 2021
A pet subject: don’t assume in strata developments
With the rise of apartment living, it’s only natural that the issue of pet ownership in strata complexes surface. It’s estimated by the RSPCA that 61 per cent of households own pets so it’s importa