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2018 proved to be a tumultuous year for many parts of the Australian property market. Hobart property values grew by a staggering 9.3%, while Sydney and Melbourne both experienced their largest falls since 2011. But no matter how volatile the big picture seems, the reality is more prosaic. In every market, some areas do better…
Read morePantone, has announced its Colour of the Year 2019. This year, the trophy goes to Living Coral, an orangey-pink shade with “golden undertones”, according to Pantone. Pantone takes its annual colour very seriously, tasking the Pantone Colour Institute with analysing the latest in colour trends and colour influences to come up with the award. Since…
Read moreWith the housing market slowing across much of Australia, some believe now is an ideal time for first home buyers to get that all-important foot on the ladder. In fact, a recent Major Bank survey found that Australians think now is the best time to buy a house since March 2015, especially those on the…
Read moreUnless you’re selling a brand new build, chances are that your much-loved property has a few flaws. And while it might be impossible to achieve perfection, good presentation does matter when you’re selling as most buyers want a home that needs as little work as possible. That said, some repairs are more important than others.…
Read moreYou may have heard the term ‘paddock to plate’ before. The trend has caught fire across Australia over the past few years, and it’s opening up new possibilities for consumers and farmers alike. What is it? Paddock to plate refers to the Australian food scene that focuses on quality, sustainability and local produce. It’s partially…
Read moreA holiday by the sea is one of Australia’s time-honoured traditions. Sparkling water, golden sand and those fresh sea breezes keep us coming back year after year. But what if you didn’t have to leave in the first place? For those of you who want to keep the holiday vibe going all year round, we’ve…
Read moreAs we turn the corner into 2019, property investors, sellers and buyers will be wondering what the year has in store. With softening market conditions in the eastern capitals dominating the news in 2018, will downward trends continue? Will interest rates continue at record lows? Will the regional centres stay on the path of steady…
Read moreWith January upon us, the long dry Australian summer is now in full-swing. Unless you’re in the Tasmanian mountains, that’s going to mean high temperatures and very little rainfall until autumn. For gardeners, it’s time to think about summer proofing your garden. Preventative measures now mean that you’ll preserve your verdant greenery until the autumn…
Read moreSpring is still the busiest selling season in Australia, with more new houses coming up for sale than at any other time of the year. But as the summer holidays roll on, plenty of those houses are still available – and with the kids off school and some annual leave booked, what better time to…
Read moreWith a hot Australian summer upon us, there’s nothing more delightful than a dip in your very own pool. Blessed with sunshine and long days, it’s no wonder that Australians have the highest per capita rate of pool ownership in the world at around 12% of all households. If you’re dreaming of a swimming pool,…
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