Coronavirus will impact the way the real estate industry functions, and how people work, into the future. Some of the changes will represent an acceleration of trends already underway, whereas other impacts will mean a sharp turn from the previously established course. Human-connectivity will underpin on-going demand for office space, and nobody believes our…
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Whether it is sirens and car alarms, the whine/roar of jet aircraft, a chainsaw, mower, or whipper snipper being used for long periods, or your neighbour’s loud party, chances are urban noise pollution is or has driven you at some time to distraction. And as much as we seek it, finding real quiet seems…
Kitchen bench tops and dining room tables around Australia have become workspaces as office workers have been advised to work from home in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Where the opportunity to work from home in your PJs might have once seemed like a treat, the rapid shift to working from home…
When you are looking for finance to purchase a home, a term you will encounter is ‘the comparison rate’. Many people don’t find out what this means, instead, simply relying on their mortgage broker or banker to organise the best deal possible. However, it pays to understand what it is about because that…
If you are thinking of selling your home, a key point to consider is what can you do to ensure it is presented at its very best, especially given the current market conditions. Good presentation can make a significant difference to how buyers feel towards a property. Even the cosmetic aspects of a…
As households continue to bunker down across Australia, attention has turned to the best ways of protecting homes from coronavirus. Key points: Households are a new frontier in the fight against coronavirus Experts advise detergent and disinfectant are needed to clean surfaces They say to target high traffic areas like doorknobs, handles and…
As financial year end approaches, many people will be considering end-of-financial year tax issues, so we believe this is a good time for investors to be thinking about depreciation on their asset. It is important to know what you can and cannot claim as a tax deduction on an investment property. This is because…
Sydney’s housing market is showing early signs of recovery but not every city region will escape a fall in prices and some will emerge from the COVID-19 crisis faster, economists warned. Green shoots are beginning to emerge in parts of Sydney’s property market, suggesting doomsday predictions of a housing crash may have jumped the gun.…
Before COVID-19 struck and the whole country went into physical distancing mode, the biggest challenge for the national property market was a glut of buyers and a scarcity of sellers. As we emerge from the health crisis, the same conditions are apparent – but there is much more trepidation from buyers than…
Selling a house amid the coronavirus lockdown comes with some extra complications, but it’s not impossible. Agents have adapted quickly to operate within the current legislation by offering private viewings. The most serious buyers are attending inspections and agents have more time to spend time with each potential buyer. While the latest…