Outdoor living in Australia goes hand in hand with our laid back, social lifestyles, and a relaxing, practical, inspiring outdoor living space has become an essential inclusion in our homes as we look to enhance both our lifestyle and our property value. Here are the top three ways to maximise your outdoor living area, which […]
NSW Rental Laws Under Review
If you own or live in one of the 800,000 rental properties on the books in New South Wales, you will be interested in the NSW Governments review of the laws surrounding these homes, specifically the Residential Tenancies Act (2010). History tells us that the legislation is usually reviewed every 5 years meaning any edits […]
Discover a New Paradise
Now seeking expressions of interest for Batehaven Luxury Apartments, located at 236 Beach Road, Batehaven. Located approximately 4km south of Batemans Bay, these 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Luxury Apartments are available Fully Furnished with Dual Key options to allow flexibility in renting. Boasting a picturesque beach backdrop, these apartments are the perfect holiday home […]
Development Developments 9
The latest in Canberra property development news Moncrieff land release by public ballot 317 single residential blocks in Canberra’s far north are being offered by the ACT Government in a public ballot. The new suburb bordered by Ngunnawal, Amaroo and Bonner is set to be developed as a residential estate of some 2,200 dwellings […]
Alkira Estate taking shape. Stage 2 Land Release nearing…
The popular Alkira Estate in Horsley, NSW is beginning to take shape with earthworks in full swing. The housing estate is set to breathe new life into the already popular Horsley community. Scheduled to be complete later in the year “the lots have been extremely popular”, says Sales Agent and Director of MMJ Dapto Alan […]
Double-digit gains thanks to record low interest rates.
Capital city house prices have finished the financial year with double-digit gains, thanks to record low interest rates. Home values rose 10.1 per cent in the 12 months to the end of June, the RP Data Rismark Home Value Index showed on Tuesday. Sydney once again was the most expensive city with prices rising 15.4 […]
Australia’s housing boom in five graphs
Anyone looking to buy a house knows it is an expensive exercise. But new data from the International Monetary Fund looking at household income, rent and housing prices around the world has shown just how much house prices have jumped in Australia. The data shows that based on two measures – the ratio of house prices-to-income […]
NSW first home buyers can buy up to $750,000 under extended new home grant.
The NSW government has extended the first home owner grant, announced ahead of the forthcoming June 17 budget. First-time buyers who purchase new properties – houses or apartments – worth up to $750,000 will now qualify for the $15,000 payment. The previous threshold had been $650,000 since the June 2012 budget. But Sydney’s median dwelling […]
Confidence in construction industry at highest point since GFC
Confidence in the outlook for the construction industry has hit its highest level since March 2008, although it will take time for improving conditions to translate into new jobs in the sector, a national survey has revealed. Confidence improved in the March quarter across all measures of business activity and expected profitability, the Master […]
Revealed: The areas with the highest rent across the country.
Across Australia, it’s not a secret that rent has generally been ticking upwards – much to the dismay of renters – with revealingly stronger growth in some areas than others. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics details show that Western Australia is the state that has grown more than any other, with a 77% uptick […]