Archive for 2021
Helping others feel at home with thoughtful gifts
Housewarming parties call for forethought and imagination in hitting the right note with recipients. In the long-distant past, a glory … Read more »
How first-home buyers can avoid costly mistakes
Whether it’s a new apartment or an old one – or even a house in the outer suburbs – finding … Read more »
Whether you win or lose in an auction environment, your success rate depends on how you play the game….
Pro-active lessons to be learnt from the year that was
The year 2021 was defined by market highs and pandemic lows, record rises and construction woes. Incongruously, this combination ultimately … Read more »
Nature strips and the mow-go areas
The maintenance of the humble nature strip can often create confusion between tenants (renters) and their landlords (rental providers). Best … Read more »
Gaining mortgage approval the smart way
With the phenomenon of instant loans and repayment conditions that favour the lender, it pays to think wisely before making … Read more »
How much value will a granny flat add to my property?
Extra income and maintaining a safe distance are the key balancing acts if you’re deciding to add a granny flat … Read more »
Playing it safe: the advantages of mortgage insurance
Buying a home for the first time can be an expensive business, especially once the extras of stamp duty, conveyancing, … Read more »
Dispute resolution for investors and renters
No matter your intentions, disputes are part and parcel of owning an investment property. Be it bond claims, repairs and … Read more »
Global climate change summits and government inducements point the direction for future savings with solar power….