#40 Chart topping Brissie burbs that rocked 2020
The CoreLogic Best of the Best 2020 report will have you swimming in stats that summarise top suburbs for median values and rents across houses and units in Australia’s capital city and regional markets. Rising to the top of the ocean of numbers are some standout trends: Australia’s property values remained resilient despite the initial […]
#5 Tips to nail your home deposit in 2021
Domain notes how a “raft of grants and discounts” saw newbies swamp the market “at the highest levels since the first-home-owner grant was tripled during the GFC”. But what if you missed out? Don’t worry. Low interest rates and government incentives continuing into 2021 are still tipping the scales in your favour. Here are some […]
Market Update: Home Builder Extended
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the extension was expected to lead to another 15,000 construction projects, bringing the total anticipated renovations or builds under the program to 42,000. “It’s critical we keep the momentum up for Australia’s economic recovery,” Mr Morrison said. “Extending HomeBuilder will mean a steady pipeline of construction activity to keep tradies […]
How to sum up 2020?
Memes have variously described 2020 as a train wreck, a nightmare and about as much fun as a colonoscopy prep. Social media commentators have observed the rise in popularity of home offices, toilet paper and fast internet connections; while life in lockdown diminished the importance of bras, shaving and access to public transport. Amidst it […]
Where to find Brissie’s best Christmas lights!
So where will you find the very best lights this year? For the early birds among you check out the Brisbane Kids website. It’s publishing a daily update of where you’ll find Christmas sparkle. We’ve listed a few of its north side light spots below: Minimine Street, Stafford 5 Wintergreen Close, Bracken Ridge Carlingford Circuit, […]
Market Update: Brissie price forecasts send sentiment sky high
Six months on from the Commonwealth Bank’s notorious prediction of a 30 per cent national COVID price slump, Australia’s property markets have held up remarkably well. Brissie in particular has remained strong, with values holding steady – and now ANZ and NAB are forecasting turbo-charged growth for the year ahead. NAB expects house prices in […]
So you want to be reno’d and in by Christmas?
Any substantial renovation should be treated like a new build, and that means you need to start planning 12 months in advance. The good news is – you can get in early ahead of next Christmas. “As a building designer, the most common deadline request I hear from clients is, ‘We want to be in […]
#16 Work-from-home hot spots
Coupled with the restrictions of life in lockdown during a global pandemic – it hasn’t necessarily been the idyllic experience many may have imagined. But for some it has certainly shown that a different way of balancing work and home life is achievable; and these buyers are turning their attention beyond the traditional blue-chip inner […]
Look out for these features when loan shopping
Loans come in about as many shapes and sizes as houses do. So how can you pick the right one for you? We recommend you always get independent financial advice to help with big money decisions in your life. To start your home loan education, here’s a crash course in loan features you’ll need to […]
The new lifestyle craze: a 20-minute neighbourhood
Urban planners describe the concept as having all your essentials within a convenient walk from home. “This means having shops and services, schools, public transport, and employment within a 20-minute walk,” reports Property Update. With increased interest in working remotely, a 20-minute neighbourhood becomes more achievable for those living outside the CBD. It also means […]
