Affordability is a relative term that is often used in property circles. But, of course, the concept of affordability has a different impetus or expectation for all-comers (whether they be buyers, renters or sellers). Broadly defined, affordability is a continual balancing act between your wants, needs, weekly budget and bank balance. As an anonymous sage […]
To take advantage of property listings, buyers need to fine-tune their online approach. A smart way to find your next property is to adjust your online search habits. If location is high on your list of priorities, it can help to sort properties by distance to amenities and places of importance to you, such as […]
The creation of smarter communities ensures longevity and sustainability for its developments and lifestyle benefits for its residents. Smarter Communities are essentially managed by industry experts in the fields of technology, sustainability practices, infrastructural development and individual/family wellbeing. Together, these elements enhance community cohesion. To build a smarter community is to adopt a big-picture outlook, […]
Creating and maintaining a household budget ensures that money goes where it’s meant to. Just as importantly, when households adhere to a budget and incorporate a savings goal into their financial plans, they are far more likely to achieve their aspirations faster. There are no one-size-fits-all rules when it comes to managing household budgets. Every […]
It’s fair to say that the national housing market is steadily peaking this year, hot on the heels of unprecedented price hikes in 2021. But 2022 is signalling a turnaround in the unit rental markets and unit price growth could outperform that of houses, according to the SQM Housing Boom and Bust Report 2022. “With […]
The rental competition is fierce and exacerbated by the often-limited listings in your suburb of choice. That’s why it’s more important than ever to strategise and employ your best plan of attack in securing that coveted rental property. Responsibility, reliability, and the all-important ability to pay the rent on time, every time, are some of […]
Research into Australian and New Zealand investment themes for 2022 has unearthed several key findings. The study, conducted by real estate services provider JLL, summarises six major areas of interest for investors in both countries. These include a strong recovery in real estate volumes; investors preparing for higher interest rates; acquisitions should be viewed through […]
Buildings used to be inanimate structures — but no longer. The advent of conversation-friendly buildings injects life into the membranes of homes (present and future). In terms of possible developments in technology, 5G will enable an era of connectivity like never before from autonomous driving, tactile internet, immersive technologies and next-generation IoT (internet of things) […]
Timing is everything when selling your property for capital gains. Equally important is having the adequate means to upgrade in the right area. As many informed industry sources explain: before buying in the first place, you should try to judge how easily and for how much you’ll be able to resell your property if adverse […]
The pandemic has caused a seismic shift in the real estate industry, not only in Australia and New Zealand but also globally. Whether it was the economic and employment-based effects of city and state lockdowns, the introduction of government home-buying and building incentives and the increasing popularity of regional living and low-density housing, the era […]