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How often do you really need to clean your house?

It’s difficult to believe now but there was a time, late last century, when the frequency with which one had to clean one’s household was not up for debate. Firm rules regarding sheets, towels and other grotty materials were handed down, usually from mother to daughter. But times change, and although women are still doing.

Record house prices smashed in ten Coast suburbs

Record house prices have been smashed in ten Gold Coast suburbs in 2021 as outrageous demand for residential property across the region shows no sign of slowing. From waterfront homes to hinterland retreats, property is being snapped up at lightning speed with sellers achieving eye-watering prices, amid strong inquiry from interstate and overseas buyers. Suburbs.

Real estate industry’s big ideas for kick-starting the economy

The Queensland property industry will lobby the Palaszczuk Government for a $600 million infrastructure injection to help lay the groundwork for the sector’s rebuild. Property Council chief executive Chris Mountford said new residential developments often stalled for years as local council, the State and developers argued over who should pay for infrastructure such as roads,.

Yes, you can absolutely buy and sell during Covid-19

Coronavirus: Can I still sell my house? FAQs on how COVID-19 affects the housing market The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted upon almost every industry including real estate. State and federal governments have introduced necessary restrictions to stop the spread of the virus. But the property market continues to operate, with the safety and health of.

Home values set to weather coronavirus pandemic

Housing prices stayed in positive territory despite coronavirus hitting large swathes of the economy in March. The CoreLogic Hedonic Index saw housing values climb in the first half of March but as social distancing measures kicked in through the final two weeks, that growth began to weaken. This as the Commonwealth Bank, one of the.

Brisbane and Gold Coast among world’s best luxury cities

Four Australian cities including Brisbane and the Gold Coast have been named among the top 60 luxury residential markets in the world. Brisbane emerged in 57th spot, the Gold Coast was two spots higher (55th), while Melbourne came in at 44 and Sydney was Australia’s best performer slipping into 27th place. This was off the.

How to negotiate a lower interest rate with your lender in five simple steps

Did you know you can pick up the phone at any time and try to get a better deal from your lender? If you said no, you may be among the large cohort of Australians who feel confused and disempowered by the lending landscape. More than half of Australians are unaware that borrowers with variable.

Manufacturers thrive in Logan

Business confidence in the City of Logan continues to strengthen as major investment is secured for future industrial estates and manufacturers embark on multimillion dollar expansion plans and explore opportunities in new international markets. Manufacturing has long been a significant contributor to Logan’s economy – valued at around $2.88 billion and creating 8,700 jobs, the.

Good things on the horizon for the southeast

QLD Excerpt From The 2019 December Market Report Rental markets tighten in the Sunshine State, and experts see good things on the horizon for the southeast A Queensland suburb has taken the top spot in CoreLogic’s Top Rental Performers list. Country town Blackwater was named the best rental market in Australia as of September 2019..