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Six Ways You Can Help Your Immune System

April 8, 2020

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As you are all aware about the spread of COVID-19, or also known as coronavirus and as scary as it might seem, there are actually some really easy ways to minimise your chances of contracting it. Food is your best start Fill half your plate with vegetables and fruit, and split the other half between […]

The Most Important Questions to Ask Before You Invest in Real Estate

January 10, 2020

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Let’s start with questions that every prospective real estate investor should think about, no matter what kind of investment property they’re considering. There are major differences between active and passive real estate investing, and most investors will have a clear inclination for one over the other. However, if you’ve just started to think about real […]

Melbourne Cup

November 4, 2019

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  The Melbourne Cup, otherwise known as the race that stops the nation, is Australia’s biggest horse race, it’s also the richest handicap in the world! The Melbourne Cup is the country’s most prestigious thoroughbred race and also the richest two-mile contest in the global racing calendar. This year the prize money on offer has shot […]

How To Travel On A Budget

September 20, 2019

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Travelling spontaneously is great, if you have the luxury of time and money to spare. But if you’re travelling on a budget, the first thing to do is come up with a plan on how to keep the cash flow coming in while your living your best life in a foreign country and travelers interested […]

Moving Homes!

August 23, 2019

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Moving house is a extremely stressful experience. The logistical challenge of safely transporting all your worldly belongings from one property to another isn’t a simple one. The first organisational tip I would recommend when moving is sorting out all your belongings. Ideally, you should begin packing as soon as the move is confirmed. 6-8 weeks […]

Mortgage Rates

July 19, 2019

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What is a Mortgage? A mortgage is a type of loan where real estate is used as collateral. A mortgage is typically used to finance your home or an investment property so you don’t need to pay the entire amount upfront. The borrower then pays back the loan, with interest and principal, over a period of […]

Owning A Pet In An Apartment

June 28, 2019

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Typically with apartments you’ll likely find weight or breed restrictions on dogs or a limit on animals in general within your unit.  If your lease doesn’t mention animals at all, as a good renter you should still check with your landlord about their comfort with you having an animal at the home. Having a pet […]

Renting VS Buying

May 23, 2019

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The choice we make between renting or buying is we all have concerns that we’re doing the right thing, and spend a large percentage of our income just to have a place we can call home. Whether you’re paying rent to your landlord or giving mortgage payments to your bank, you’re paying money to live […]

Combustible Cladding In Strata Buildings

April 27, 2019

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Cladding is any material which forms part of the external surface of a building. It is designed to decorate a building and protect it from the external elements.  In recent years, it has been common practice in the construction industry for lightweight Aluminium Composite Panels to be used as cladding on the exterior walls of […]

Ways To Survive A Market Downturn

April 3, 2019

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  This year Darwin, Melbourne and Sydney were hardest hit, with drops of 3.9 per cent, 3.4 per cent and 3.2 per cent respectively. Hobart was the only market to record a rise during the three-month time frame, while Canberra’s market did not move at all. The most important thing to keep in mind during […]

Transforming Your Backyard Into The Perfect Entertaining Area

March 21, 2019

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  With a little research, inspiration and planning, dull backyards can be converted into feature areas for eating. A bare and boring background is not the best place to relax or to entertain guests. But by adding a garden all and by selecting plants that suit your climate and conditions. Sun-loving plants are great for […]

Beginner Information For First-Time Homebuyers

March 7, 2019

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Buying a house is a big deal. I think people rush into home ownership because it’s seen as a sign of adulthood and financial responsibility. Understanding the home buying process and real estate terminology can be difficult and, with property prices high in many parts of the country, buying a home can be very expensive so […]

How Home Renovations Impact A Property

February 22, 2019

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When it comes to home renovations, sometimes it takes money to make money. By investing in renovations, you might be able to see a quick value increase on your house. However, which renovations will add the most value in terms of any resale? Kitchens topped the list of interior updates for renovation frequency in 2017, […]

The Year Of The Pig!

February 7, 2019

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  We’re saying goodbye to the Year Of The Dog and welcoming in the Year of the Pig. We’ve gone the whole hog ahead of the festivities, and been turning our mind to fun facts about piggies… The Pig is the twelfth of all zodiac animals. This element represents a good social life and healthy interpersonal […]

How To have The Ultimate Australia Day

January 24, 2019

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With only days to go until Australia Day, now is the time to start planning the perfect way to celebrate the day! Even though Australia Day is a public holiday, Sydney’s famous attractions are open. You can take a ferry to Taronga Zoo, enjoy a Sydney Opera House tower, visit the Sydney Aquarium and even […]

Property Market Predictions

January 10, 2019

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The most likely scenario according to our predictions is that Australian house prices will keep falling in the first half of 2019 before turning around and growing moderately, resulting in growth of about 1 per cent in 2019 In the middle of last year, several top economists were predicting house prices to in fact increase […]

Home Staging Tips

December 7, 2018

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  If you’re thinking about taking advantage of the current real estate market, it’s important think about how your house currently presents itself. It sounds obvious, but before you do anything, make sure you get your house sparkling. We’re talking shiny surfaces and flooring, crystal-clear windows and carpets that have been scrubbed and cleaned. To […]

The Future Of Home Buying And Selling

November 23, 2018

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Selling or buying a home still tends to be a ridiculously complicated and expensive involving a ton of paperwork. But some companies are trying to shake things up the way Uber disrupted transportation and Netflix changed home entertainment. The government consultation on Improving the Home Buying and Selling process has called a lot of our […]

Ideas For Decorating Your Home This Christmas Holiday

November 8, 2018

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The first thing that you and any visitors entering the house will notice is its smell a nice, pop a cinnamon stick in a pot of boiling water and keep it simmering for 30 mins before they arrive. A cheaper idea would you go to your local dollar shop and purchase a scented candle, your […]

Australian Auction Clearance Rates

October 25, 2018

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Australian auction clearance rates remained below 50% in early October, suggesting recent prices declines are likely to continue in the period ahead. Helping to explain the downward revision, Sydney’s final clearance rate was revised down from 53.5% to just 46.1%, coming within a whisker of exceeding the 43.8% level reported in the final week of […]