The concept of strata or unit title is relatively new. Strata title came into being around 50 years ago and, according to the Strata Community Read more
How to create a portable vertical garden
Vertical walls of decorative vegetation have been popular in Europe and other countries with high-density cities, where ground cover is at a premium, for years.
Safe as houses: securing your home for holiday enjoyment
Prevention is always better than cure, especially in the case of potential home burglaries.
Are you planning an Easter getaway or a future holiday? If Read more
Prime selling seasons
Real estate auctions across Australia and New Zealand operate year-round, but certain sales periods, including holiday seasons, can prove more beneficial for prices and property values.
When Read more
Realising the dream of overseas real estate
Dreaming of a chateau in the south of France, coastal villa in Italy or even a hideaway in neighbouring New Zealand? Investing in foreign property Read more
Pet ownership: what you can and can’t do
Even though two-thirds of Australian households are pet owners, finding a pet-friendly residence to rent can prove difficult and competitive. Basically, keeping a pet on Read more
Showstopping home-staging tips
Home staging is the preparation of a private residence for sale. The objective is to present the property in as appealing a manner as time Read more
The cooling-off period: what it is and how it works
Widely regarded as a contractual reprieve or biding of time while property inspections take place, the cooling-off period is a short timeline in which the Read more
How to comply with COVID-safe auctions
The COVID pandemic has dramatically altered the real estate industry, from lifestyle aims to the way properties are bought and sold.
A major change is Read more
Unprecedented high for Sydney real estate reflects the state of the nation
Record highs for Sydney property values are great news for the real estate industry but challenging for potential buyers.
Reports last week indicate that the Read more