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Virtual buying: ‘Time of the essence’ for hot QLD property

Virtual bidding wars for Queensland real estate may be here to stay, with pandemic-induced border closures “supercharging” technology across the property sector during the pandemic. And sealing the deal using virtual inspections, digital signatures and facial recognition technology are just some of the ways that buying bricks and mortar may have changed forever. ‘Essentially free’.

Should home sellers ‘Deck the Halls’ when listing at Christmas?

Christmas: it’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to some songwriters – with homes across the country changing their appearance to include a jingle of bells, pine trees, inflatable Santa Clauses and enough festive lights to illuminate the outback. And while it’s a great look for the festive season, if you’re selling your.

House Price Growth At Its Highest Since 1980s

The current rate at which prices are growing has hit its highest level since the 1980s. PropTrack economist Paul Ryan said the current house price growth, which hit 22% across capital cities, was the third fastest in history, next to the records achieved in the 1980s and 1950s. “House prices have shot up recently following.

Five ingredients for the perfect kitchen

When it comes time to design your kitchen, the recipe is simple. It needs to present beautifully but taste equally as amazing. The presentation of the kitchen is always the most exciting part but so often we forget about the taste (aka what is inside those cupboards) and that is the vital ingredient to create.

Pimpama the suburb for investors to watch

There’s been a particular suburb starting to crop up in property data sets of late that you don’t see too often. No, it’s not Burleigh Heads, or Mermaid Beach, or Currumbin (although they do continue to dominate the news for just about everything from stellar house-price growth to where the latest celebrity was spotted sipping.

Locked down but not out: Investors stage 2021 market comeback

If one thing is clear, it’s that it takes more than a global pandemic to quell investor appetite for Australian real estate. After a brief hiatus in 2020, this year’s hot housing market, record low interest rates and robust rental yields have well and truly enticed property punters back into the fray. A look at.

How to turn unused nooks and crannies into storage spaces

While it’s true that most of us have more stuff than we really need, it’s also true that most homes that were built years ago were built when people didn’t have a need for as much storage as we do now. If you feel like your home doesn’t have enough storage space, this for you..

Benefits of buying in a new land development

If community, liveability and sustainability are on your property checklist, buying into a new land development could make good sense. New estates can suit a range of households, from first-home buyers looking to get a foot in the door to upgraders seeking more room to move; and downsizers keen on a low maintenance lifestyle. Here’s.

Surprising top 10 postcodes for first home buyers

New mortgage data has revealed surprise hotspots where first home buyers are flocking across Brisbane, SEQ and further north, including some of the state’s most expensive suburbs. Analysis of over 3,000 property transactions by independent mortgage brokers uncovered the top 10 postcodes where first home buyers were flocking this calendar year, with almost a fifth.

Five ways to freshen up your home this spring

Spring is upon us and that means it’s time for a good ol’ spring clean. The spring clean doesn’t necessarily need to be deep cleaning your bathroom (although this can’t hurt, right?). It could mean sorting through those travel photos and finding some to frame, decluttering your closet or sorting the files on your computer..